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;
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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.