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In Vitro Chicken
In Vitro Chicken
Reward
US$ 1,000,000
US$ 1,000,000
Timeframe
June 30, 2012
June 30, 2012
Description
The animal rights organization “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” (PETA) offers 1 million USD to whoever develops an in vitro substitute for chicken. The goal of the challenge is to develop a commercially viable product with similar taste, texture and price a ...
The animal rights organization “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” (PETA) offers 1 million USD to whoever develops an in vitro substitute for chicken. The goal of the challenge is to develop a commercially viable product with similar taste, texture and price a ...
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Sustainable Business Model
Sustainable Business Model
Reward
US$ 2,000 & public recognition
US$ 2,000 & public recognition
Timeframe
July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010
Description
A non-profit organization is interested in testing and implementing a business model designed to solve location-specific environmental and development challenges through market mechanisms. In particular, the requested business model should: 1. Be liable to implamentati ...
A non-profit organization is interested in testing and implementing a business model designed to solve location-specific environmental and development challenges through market mechanisms. In particular, the requested business model should: 1. Be liable to implamentati ...
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Printer Vending Machine
Printer Vending Machine
Reward
US$ 5,000
US$ 5,000
Timeframe
February 27, 2010
February 27, 2010
Description
A consumer electronics company is looking for a technical and financial assessment into the viability of developing a vending machine to print newspapers and magazines on demand at various selling points, e.g. major outlets, airports, supermarkets. It is current pra ...
A consumer electronics company is looking for a technical and financial assessment into the viability of developing a vending machine to print newspapers and magazines on demand at various selling points, e.g. major outlets, airports, supermarkets. It is current pra ...
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Gym with Energy Recovery
Gym with Energy Recovery
Reward
US$ 8,000
US$ 8,000
Timeframe
December 31, 2009
December 31, 2009
Description
A company in the hospitality business is interested in setting up a gym adapted with exercise equipment capable of recovering the expended energy for use in the gym’s lighting, ventilation, etc. The goal of this challenge is the identification of the optimal technology ...
A company in the hospitality business is interested in setting up a gym adapted with exercise equipment capable of recovering the expended energy for use in the gym’s lighting, ventilation, etc. The goal of this challenge is the identification of the optimal technology ...
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Water Saving Device
Water Saving Device
Reward
Contract for Manufacture
Contract for Manufacture
Timeframe
December 31, 2009
December 31, 2009
Description
A local government authority is interested in promoting the adoption at the household level of a technology or device capable of saving water during showers. It is common practice to let cold water run for a few minutes until the water is warm enough to enter the shower ...
A local government authority is interested in promoting the adoption at the household level of a technology or device capable of saving water during showers. It is common practice to let cold water run for a few minutes until the water is warm enough to enter the shower ...
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Lifetime of Lithium Batteries
Lifetime of Lithium Batteries
Reward
US$ 15,000
US$ 15,000
Timeframe
December 14, 2009
December 14, 2009
Description
This challenge requests a white paper (authoritative report) on the lifetime of lithium batteries as a function of the materials used for the electrode. The document should contain an in-depth literature and experimental data review of battery lifetime in relation to th ...
This challenge requests a white paper (authoritative report) on the lifetime of lithium batteries as a function of the materials used for the electrode. The document should contain an in-depth literature and experimental data review of battery lifetime in relation to th ...
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Battery Charging Shoes
Battery Charging Shoes
Reward
US$ 15,000
US$ 15,000
Timeframe
November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
Description
A consumer electronics company is interested in expanding its green product line by developing a battery charger (AA, AAA or smaller) by using piezoelectric materials in shoes. Piezoelectric materials are characterized by releasing a small electric charge when pressed, ...
A consumer electronics company is interested in expanding its green product line by developing a battery charger (AA, AAA or smaller) by using piezoelectric materials in shoes. Piezoelectric materials are characterized by releasing a small electric charge when pressed, ...
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Aircraft Interior Sampling
Aircraft Interior Sampling
Reward
US$ 10,000
US$ 10,000
Timeframe
November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
Description
This contest searches for a sampling and analysis methodology to determine if aircraft interiors comply with existing interior cleanliness standards to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. The client is looking for ideas on what, where and how to sample as well as ...
This contest searches for a sampling and analysis methodology to determine if aircraft interiors comply with existing interior cleanliness standards to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. The client is looking for ideas on what, where and how to sample as well as ...
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Faux Foie Gras
Faux Foie Gras
Reward
US$ 10,000
US$ 10,000
Timeframe
November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Description
PETA is offering a $10,000 prize to the chef who is best at creating a purely vegetarian foie gras that is as close as possible in taste, texture, and form to real foie gras. The winning recipe must be featured on a fine-dining menu. For more information visit: http://w ...
PETA is offering a $10,000 prize to the chef who is best at creating a purely vegetarian foie gras that is as close as possible in taste, texture, and form to real foie gras. The winning recipe must be featured on a fine-dining menu. For more information visit: http://w ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Removing Dissolved Silica from Water
UNDER EVALUATION - Removing Dissolved Silica from Water
Reward
Contract, US$ 150,000+
Contract, US$ 150,000+
Timeframe
September 10, 2009
September 10, 2009
Description
A transnational corporation is accepting proposals for methods to reduce the content of dissolved silica in water from 300 ppm to <20 ppm under the following conditions: pH: 6-10.5; temperature: 20-90 C; DOC up to 2000 mg/L; and up to 10,000+ ppm of the ions Na+, Cl-, M ...
A transnational corporation is accepting proposals for methods to reduce the content of dissolved silica in water from 300 ppm to <20 ppm under the following conditions: pH: 6-10.5; temperature: 20-90 C; DOC up to 2000 mg/L; and up to 10,000+ ppm of the ions Na+, Cl-, M ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Water Softening Technology
UNDER EVALUATION - Water Softening Technology
Reward
EUR 50,000
EUR 50,000
Timeframe
September 3, 2009
September 3, 2009
Description
We are looking for low-cost, radically new technologies to reduce the 'hardness' of water (content of Ca and Mg carbonates). Water hardness is associated with the blocking of pipelines in boilers, and causes various problems during distribution and consumption. This is ...
We are looking for low-cost, radically new technologies to reduce the 'hardness' of water (content of Ca and Mg carbonates). Water hardness is associated with the blocking of pipelines in boilers, and causes various problems during distribution and consumption. This is ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Ecological Textile Cleaning Technologies
UNDER EVALUATION - Ecological Textile Cleaning Technologies
Reward
varies
varies
Timeframe
September 1, 2009
September 1, 2009
Description
International company is looking for environmentally-friendly disruptive technologies and devices (chemical or physical) with intellectual property backing for the domestic cleaning of textiles / clothing. The focus is on improving the environmental performance of the c ...
International company is looking for environmentally-friendly disruptive technologies and devices (chemical or physical) with intellectual property backing for the domestic cleaning of textiles / clothing. The focus is on improving the environmental performance of the c ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Water Problems in Developing Countries
UNDER EVALUATION - Water Problems in Developing Countries
Reward
US$ 8,000
US$ 8,000
Timeframe
August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009
Description
The client company is interested in organizing a challenge focused on water problems in developing countries, and seeks suggestions for specific problems to be addressed. The problem must be one that warrants quick resolution and can be accomplished at a relatively low ...
The client company is interested in organizing a challenge focused on water problems in developing countries, and seeks suggestions for specific problems to be addressed. The problem must be one that warrants quick resolution and can be accomplished at a relatively low ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Renewable sources of benzene and para-xylene
UNDER EVALUATION - Renewable sources of benzene and para-xylene
Reward
Up to US$ 100,000
Up to US$ 100,000
Timeframe
August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009
Description
Benzene and para-xylene are precursors in the production of terephthalic acid, the building block of the PET plastic. The client company is looking for renewable sources to produce these chemicals, and avoid its current dependence on oil derivatives and their associated ...
Benzene and para-xylene are precursors in the production of terephthalic acid, the building block of the PET plastic. The client company is looking for renewable sources to produce these chemicals, and avoid its current dependence on oil derivatives and their associated ...
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UNDER EVALUATION - Industrial Storm Water Cleanliness Technologies
UNDER EVALUATION - Industrial Storm Water Cleanliness Technologies
Reward
Negotiable
Negotiable
Timeframe
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
Description
An agribusiness company with global presence invites proposals for technologies capable of removing trace level chemical contaminants from industrial storm water, to below current detection limits. This is a challenge offered by NineSigma with code #50881-1 ...
An agribusiness company with global presence invites proposals for technologies capable of removing trace level chemical contaminants from industrial storm water, to below current detection limits. This is a challenge offered by NineSigma with code #50881-1 ...
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