The Matter

Try to invent: Bio-on launches a call for project proposals related to the development of innovative applications based on Polyhydroxyalcanoates (PHA)

The challenge has begun. The Matter_ is the kit containing PHAs made from Bio-on technology.
We are proud to have an open mentality, ready to support anyone with a good idea.
The future of biopolymers depends on a breadth of projects around the world that enable scientists and businesses to express their creativity through daring innovation. Not only will it be possible to replace oil-based plastics, but also think about new uses that were impossible with old polluting plastic. It's all very simple: send your idea or project to Bio-on for selection using the form on this website. Bio-on will accompany you on this new adventure and help bring your project to fruition. Nature will be the real protagonist of the future biochemical industry.

Bio-on is focused on the investigation and development of all the possible applications using PHA in any field, thus expanding the biopolymer performances beyond the current limits.
The already known superior characteristics of PHAs allowed Bio-on to register numerous patents in several application areas such as: automotive, interior design, rigid and flexible packaging, cosmetics, biomedical, smart materials and others.

Who can apply to this call?

To be eligible for grants, the applicant(s) must satisfy one of the following conditions:

Be a scientist (or a group of scientists) belonging to universities, public and private research centers;
Be a legally registered company.

Submission of the proposals:

The applicants are invited to complete the forms listed below and send the application through Bio-on The Matter_ website (Bio-on™)

Necessary documents and other requirements to submit the proposals:

Duly fill in the electronic form on the website;
Accept the Intellectual Property rules;
Upload and send the following files:
- Doc 1: Project description: Title, Acronym, Name of the Applicant(s), State of the Art, Objectives, Concept & Approach, Expected Results (.pdf format - max 2 pages – 10 MB);
- Doc 2: Applicant(s) description and affiliations (pdf format - max 2 pages – 10 MB)

Follow-up

Within 30 days from the date of submission, Bio-on will notify to the applicant(s) its level of interest.
Accepted projects will receive the appropriate amounts of PHA suitable to run the foreseen activities.
Specific agreements (including a Non Disclosure Agreement) shall be signed before the delivery of PHA material.
In some cases, Bio-on could provide financial support to the activities, to be defined in agreement with the applicant(s) after the evaluation of the whole project.

Application Form

By compiling this form, the undersigned declares the truthfulness and authenticity of the foregoing details and of the attached documentation:
- Curriculum vitae (for each researcher involved);
- Updated Chamber of Commerce register (for companies).
The undersigned also attaches a Project Abstract containing: title, name of each participant, affiliation, state of the art, objectives, methods, expected results and estimated timing.
As such, the undersigned declares that the Project Abstract does not breach any third party intellectual and/or industrial property rights, entirely indemnifying and holding harmless Bio-on S.p.A. from any third party claim in this regard, and further declares the absence of any type of conflict of interests.
Within 30 days of receiving the compiled form and attached documentation, Bio-on S.p.A. shall communicate in writing its interest or lack thereof in the Project Abstract received.
By sending the compiled form and if Bio-on S.p.A. communicates its interest in the Project Abstract received, the undersigned accepts and is obliged as of now in respect of the following:
a) signing the research and collaboration agreements, including confidentiality and secrecy agreements, etc. proposed by Bio-on S.p.A.;
b) any patentable results and/or inventions shall be the sole property of Bio-on S.p.A., ownership of the intellectual property of any patentable or non-patentable discovery found during the research and/or collaboration being transferred to Bio-on S.p.A. (barring moral rights) and indemnifying Bio-on S.p.A. from any claim that may be brought by employees, collaborators and/or consultants in relation to the patentable or non-patentable results obtained during the research and/or collaboration;
c) should patentable results emerge, Bio-on S.p.A. shall, at its sole discretion, make the relative patent application in its own name and in full compliance with the moral right of the inventor to be recognised as such;
d) should scientific results emerge suitable for publication in prestigious international journals or at major conferences/conventions, in concert with Bio-on - one or more publications may be prepared in concert with Bio-on S.p.A. and subject to the written authorisation of the latter with regard to the content, title and results to be published;
e) obligation of secrecy surrounding the results of the research and/or collaboration.

Pursuant to and in accordance with articles 1341 and 1342 of the civil code, the undersigned approves the following clauses in particular: lett. a) Agreements; lett. b) Ownership of results and inventions; transfer; indemnity; lett. c) Patent strategy; lett. d) Publication of results; lett. e) Secrecy.

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