TechConnect Ventures
Sprint Challenge Brief:
Portable, low footprint devices for detecting toxic synthetic chemicals
Sprint Submission Closed
Description
In collaboration with a Non-Profit Leader in R&D collaboration management, TechConnect Ventures is seeking novel, portable sensing devices capable of detecting toxic synthetic chemicals, such as chemical warfare agents.
Innovators from every sector are invited to submit a response, including – but not limited to – universities, national labs, non-profits, consultants, start-ups, small business and medium to large corporations.Opportunity
Top technologies will be considered for both current and future development, funding, licensing and acquisition opportunities. The Sprint Sponsor may also consider select responses for additional support, coaching and/or matching of technologies to future technology development needs and opportunities within its portfolio of corporate and government funding programs.
TechConnect Top Innovators: TechConnect may select one or more highly impactful responses ("Top Innovators") to participate in an upcoming TechConnect Conference, Expo, Showcase, or Virtual Pitch Event.
Background
Detection of chemical warfare agents is essential for the safety of military, and increasingly, civilian personnel. There are many aspects to effective detection, and successful protection, such as rapid detection at low concentrations, accuracy, selectivity, efficient monitoring of spread, and quick recovery time. For field applications, a small portable unit that can be rapidly deployed and moved around to areas of concern is critical. However, many of the current technologies available for chemical warfare detection involve large and complicated instrumentation that can be challenging to operate while interpreting measurements through various spectroscopic, colorimetric, and/or ionization-based methods.
The objective of this request is to identify technologies and other alternative solutions that can quickly detect and identify chemical warfare agents with a solution that is portable, easy to operate, and straightforward to interpret.
Innovation Requirements
Submissions describing technologies at every stage from concept through commercial product are invited. Ideal technologies will address any or all of the following requirements:
TechConnect and the client acknowledge that highly viable sensing capabilities and devices may exist for other, unrelated chemical applications in addition to those of chemical warfare agents listed above. Responses featuring such technologies are of considerable interest, as well. However, submissions describing these technologies should seek to address any research, development or optimization that would be required to adapt the existing technology for the clients intended application and analytes.
Potential Solutions
Technologies of interest for this Sprint include, but are not limited to:
Submission Requirements
All Submissions must include a completed Submission Webform. Submit only NON-CONFIDENTIAL information
Within the Submission Webform your Entry should address the Problem Statement through the following:Respondents are also invited to upload one (1) supplemental file (max. size 10MB) containing their unique technology pitch, presentation or overview.
EVALUATION
TechConnect Ventures and its client will evaluate all responses. Based on the nature of the innovation and strength of the response relative to all submissions received, top innovators may be selected for further discussions or pitches which may lead to contractual or commercial engagements for the research, development or commercialization of the most promising technologies
QUESTIONS?
Contact info@techconnectventures.com and reference the Sprint Topic.
Participation Rules & Guidelines
Solvers are encouraged to review the Rules and Guidelines provided on the Sprint page for details about participation, including submission criteria, eligibility information, and more.
Download Challenge BriefQUESTIONS? Contact Executive Director, Nick Kacsandi at info@techconnectventures.com