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BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking for an innovative solution to support the growth of difficult bacteria and mitigate the overgrowth of less demanding ones. This project aims to identify a compatible protein to be used for bacterial growth. The solution that we are seeking should be a synthetic protein or another suitable substance, or a mix of them, supporting fast growth of difficult bacteria.

TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATION:

Most frequently, difficult bacteria overgrowth can modify the natural condition of the microorganism environment in case of the absence of further substances that are not, at the same time, an enrichment growth supplement. A potential solution consisting of a mix of proteins that can be used for microorganism growth to guarantee bacterial/microbial stability but has enrichments is desired.

The most characterized parameters are focused on establishing proof of concept that the selected protein, when in aqueous solution, can address the following:

•  Maintain the stability of clinical microbial flora

•  Determine the efficacy of the technology at the field scale

We are also open to solutions that already have applications in adjacent fields that could potentially be re-applied for our purposes.

Requirements:

The material or blend shall be of synthetic origin (vegetable origin may be considered but is not optimal) characterized as:

•  Resistant to sterilization (gamma, X, beta rays)

•  Stable at temperatures between -20°C and 70°C

•  Soluble in water

•  Highly resistant to humidity (RH: 60-80%) when in dry status (powder)

•  Non-oxidizing when in contact with O2 and/or under sunlight

•  Safe, biocompatible, and non-toxic to microorganisms of interest in the clinical, environmental, and veterinary fields

•  Be light color and keep such characteristics at different statuses

PREFERRED BUSINESS MODEL:

We are open to a range of collaboration types, but proof of concept is required. The collaboration type may be a co-development agreement or in a service agreement to finalize the project.

In case of start-up solver, a Venturing or acceleration programs can be considered.