A multinational consumer goods company is seeking novel condom materials and enhancements to existing polymers, with a focus on improving key performance attributes such as tensile strength, puncture resistance, low modulus (softer material) and heat transfer. Specifically, the team is interested in engaging with experts in material science, polymer chemistry, and elastomers to help co-develop next generation condom materials.
<h3>Approaches of Interest:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Our client is interested in researchers with expertise in rubber applications, including condoms, gloves, and tyres</li>
<li>Teams with experience working with polymers such as natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane, and nitrile are of particular interest—especially those capable of enhancing key performance parameters such as tensile strength, thinness, heat transfer, modulus, and surface modifications of materials such as hydrophilic coatings</li>
<li>The client is also interested in innovative polymer solutions or manufacturing technologies that surpass current industry standards and address unmet consumer needs in condom design, including safety, comfort, and sensation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest:</h3>
Novel developments/proof of concepts which show promise as future solutions are of interest, although there is a preference for opportunities closer to market.
<h3>Submission Information</h3>
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. This campaign is open to submissions from SMEs and start-up companies. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information.
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration</h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, project/PhD funding, and research collaborations.

A multinational consumer goods company is seeking novel condom materials and enhancements to existing polymers, and is interested in engaging with experts in material science, polymer chemistry, and elastomers.

Next-Generation Condom Materials: Innovations Enhancing Sensation, Natural Feeling, Safety and Comfort 

A mid-sized, global pharmaceutical company is seeking novel formulation approaches and technologies that enable drug delivery for sustained periods. Specifically, the team is interested in approaches that allow for once weekly dosing from oral and transdermal delivered drugs, and long-acting injectable platforms (intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous) that allow for a 4–6-month dosing regimen. 
<h3>Approaches of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Approaches should work with small molecule drug compounds </li>
<li>Open to a wide range of formulation and drug delivery approaches for the delivery routes of interest, including, but not limited to, nanoparticles, gastro-retentive gels, transdermal patches, and implants </li>
<li>Solutions that include information on ease of manufacture, regulatory requirements, and safety data will be prioritized </li>
<li>Approaches that have been developed for specific indications are in scope if the platform can be applied to multiple disease areas and drug compounds </li>
</ul>
<h3>Out of Scope: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Approaches that cannot be applied to small molecules </li>
<li>Active drug delivery devices, such as pumps </li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Opportunities from preclinical stage onwards that have pharmacokinetic validation with a model compound are in scope </li>
<li>Opportunities with in vivo data will be given priority </li>
</ul>
<h3>Submission Information </h3>
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration </h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Appropriate solutions will lead to a funded research and/or manufacturing collaboration of 1-2 years, with potential outcomes leading to licensing of assets, and investment. For earlier stage projects, research funding or PhD studentships may be available.

A mid-size, global pharmaceutical company is seeking novel formulation platforms and drug delivery strategies for long-acting oral, transdermal, and injectable small molecule drugs.

Long-acting Drug Delivery Formulation Platforms and Technologies

A multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking new antibiotic compounds and adjuvants with antibacterial or antifungal activity or repositioned or repurposed molecules as novel therapeutics targeting multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. The focus is on agents that demonstrated antibacterial effects incidentally during development for unrelated indications. 
<h3>Approaches of Interest:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Repurposing non-antibiotic drugs </li>
<li>There is significant interest in clinical indications associated with ESKAPE pathogens as well as those caused by emerging pathogens such as Candida glabrata, Candida auris, and Aspergillus fumigatus</li>
<li>Combination therapies that overcome adverse effects of traditional antibiotics are preferred </li>
<li>Drugs that have advantages over traditional antibiotics specifically in resistance avoidance and safety profile</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Opportunities from preclinical research to registration are in scope 
<ul>
<li>For preclinical research, small molecules will be prioritised. Peptides are of limited interest, while biologics and non-molecular approaches are out of scope </li>
<li>For research in clinical trials and beyond, all modalities are in scope </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Submission Information</h3>
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration</h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, project/PhD funding, and research collaborations.

A multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking new antibiotic compounds and adjuvants with antibacterial activity or repositioned or repurposed molecules as novel therapeutics targeting multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. 

New Approaches to Target Bacterial Infections 

Servier, a leading international pharmaceutical company, is seeking novel therapeutic proposals that target neuroinflammation and/or neuroimmunity in central nervous system and/or peripheral nervous system diseases. The team is particularly interested in approaches that have an already identified target, demonstrate the ability to counteract these pathological conditions, and offer a well-supported and differentiating pharmacological strategy for treatment. 
Approaches of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Diseases of interest are ALS (sporadic form and neuroinflammation associated with genetic form), autoimmune myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies, autoimmune nodopathies, autoimmune epilepsy, and autoimmune encephalitis </li>
<li>Other neuroinflammatory/ neuroimmune diseases will be considered but as a lower priority and only if they have a clear identified target. In all cases, the eligible patient population should be over 500 individuals </li>
<li>Modalities of interest include small molecules, antibodies, and antisense oligonucleotides</li>
<li>All targets and mechanisms of action related to neuroinflammation and/or neuroimmunity are in scope </li>
<li>Drug repurposing is of interest, provided there is clearly demonstrated involvement and proof of concept for one of the diseases of interest </li>
</ul>
Out of Scope:
<ul>
<li>Cell therapy, gene therapy, and medical devices </li>
<li>Broad or not-targeted anti-inflammatory approaches </li>
</ul>
Developmental Stages of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Opportunities up to late preclinical stage are of interest, provided there is clear proof of concept, at least in vitro</li>
<li>Opportunities with in vivo proof of concept will be given priority </li>
</ul>
Submission Information
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications or supporting materials/ experimental data. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
Opportunity for Collaboration
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets and research collaborations.

Servier is seeking therapeutic approaches that target neuroinflammation and/or neuroimmunity in a range of CNS and PNS diseases, including ALS, autoimmune myasthenia gravis, and autoimmune epilepsy.

Seeking Novel Druggable Targets in Neuroinflammation and Neuroimmunity 

Asahi Kasei Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancing drug delivery to the kidney. Specifically, conjugate linker technologies capable of releasing small molecules—those with a molecular weight under 1000 and terminating in a carboxylic acid group.
Approaches of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Linker technologies that allow for carboxylic payload release in drug delivery systems </li>
<li>Conjugated compounds should be designed to remain stable during circulation and selectively cleave upon reaching the kidney. Compounds targeting alternative organs will be considered </li>
<li>Experimental evidence of carboxylic acid release is required, with particular interest in enzyme- or pH-dependent mechanisms</li>
<li>All modalities, including sequential methods, are acceptable if the technology can cleave the terminal carboxylic acid </li>
</ul>
Out of Scope:
<ul>
<li>Submissions based on theories </li>
<li>Submissions related to alcohol or amine release </li>
</ul>
Development Stages of Interest
Submissions will ideally have in vitro or in vivo evidence and those with experimental evidence of carboxylic acid release are of highest interest. 
Submission Information
Asahi Kasei Pharma invites applications from both academic and biotech organizations, and encourage submissions with experimental evidence of carboxylic acid release. Submissions based on existing technologies or methods are equally encouraged. Applicants should complete the <a href="">submission form </a>which should contain a brief, non‑confidential overview of your proposal, demonstrating how the requirements are satisfied by your approach. To submit, please visit our <a href="">website</a>, register, and submit your application form under the appropriate Connect campaign. 
Opportunity for Collaboration
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, project/PhD funding, and research collaborations.

Asahi Kasei Pharma is seeking conjugate linker technologies capable of releasing small molecules—those with a molecular weight under 1000 and terminating in a carboxylic acid group.

Engineering Conjugated Linkers for Site-specific Drug Release in the Kidney 

A mid-cap publicly traded US Pharma company specializing in rare diseases with a highly efficient global commercial team is seeking assets for a wide range of rare disease indications that have reached clinical development. Our client’s pipeline consists of 3 products approved in several indications and 2 products in Phase 1-3. They are interested in expanding their portfolio with clinical-stage and commercial assets. 
<h3>Approaches of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Open to a wide range of therapeutic areas. A non-exhaustive list with some examples of diseases of interest can be found <a href="">here</a></li>
<li>Indications should have a patient population of 300 – 200,000 in the US</li>
<li>Open to a wide range of modalities, including small molecules, recombinant proteins, antibodies, and antisense oligonucleotides. Non-gene-therapy nucleic acid-based therapeutics are of particular interest </li>
<li>Repurposed drugs will be considered only if they have been reformulated into a new product for the rare indication </li>
</ul>
<h3>Out of Scope: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Cell therapy, gene therapy, and medical devices </li>
<li>Assets for oncology indications and psychiatric disorders </li>
<li>Assets that are under clinical development or marketed for non-rare indications </li>
<li>Generics, biosimilars, and natural products that are not IP-protected </li>
<li>Diagnostics and drug discovery platforms </li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Opportunities from Phase 1 onwards (including commercial) are in scope </li>
<li>Opportunities that are Phase 2 onward are of highest interest </li>
</ul>
<h3>Submission Information </h3>
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. slide decks, relevant publications. Submissions that contain information on the therapeutic area, mechanism of action, modality, route of administration, patient population, and development stage will be prioritized. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration </h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the main focus on licensing of assets.

A mid-cap publicly traded US Pharma company specializing in rare diseases with a highly efficient global commercial team is seeking assets for a wide range of rare disease indications that have reached clinical development.

Clinical and Commercial Stage Assets for Rare Indications

Asahi Kasei Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking preclinical drug candidates for specific transplant complications with demonstrated in vitro efficacy, ideally supported by in vivo data. 
Approaches of Interest:
<ul>
<li>High priority indications include transplant rejection, antibody-mediated rejection, delayed graft function, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy, chronic lung allograft dysfunction, cardiac allograft vaculopathy, whereas graft-versus-host disease is considered a lower priority </li>
<li>Open to biologics, small molecules, peptides and RNA-based approaches</li>
<li>Novel drug candidates that are intended for use in combination with existing drugs are within scope </li>
</ul>
Out of Scope:
<ul>
<li>Drug repurposing </li>
<li>Cell therapy, probiotics, gene editing and AAV therapy </li>
<li>Diagnostic products, medical devices, platform technologies, drug screening libraries </li>
<li>Opportunities that focus solely on understanding mechanisms or exploring new targets </li>
</ul>
Developmental Stages of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Opportunities from preclinical research phase to late preclinical research stage are within scope, provided the efficacy has been confirmed in an in vitro study reflecting the treatment concept </li>
<li>It is desirable that the effectiveness has been confirmed in an in vivo study using an animal model of a transplant related target indication </li>
</ul>
Submission Information
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. Submissions must include details on both the indication and the stage of development of the opportunity. Please provide this information using this <a href="">submission form</a>. If not provided, we may request this information before your submission is accepted. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information.
Opportunity for Collaboration
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, project/PhD funding, and research collaborations.

Asahi Kasei Pharma is seeking preclinical drug candidates targeting specific transplant-related complications, including transplant rejection and antibody-mediated rejection, with demonstrated in vitro efficacy.

Seeking Drug Candidates to Address Transplant-related Complications 

A global health company is seeking manufacturers that specialize in advanced drug delivery systems, specifically, pre-fillable syringes (PFS) and autoinjectors. The team is searching for solutions that enhance safety, improve medication adherence and compliance, and streamline the drug administration process across a wide range of therapeutic areas. 
<h3>Approaches of Interest:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Autoinjectors and pre-fillable syringes of all specifications are of interest (e.g. needle size, dose volume, etc.) </li>
<li>All syringe materials are of interest (e.g. glass, polymers, etc.) </li>
<li>The solutions and manufacturers should meet the strictest global regulatory and highest production standards </li>
</ul>
<h3>Out of Scope:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Companies/solutions for only filling pre-made syringes or autoinjectors (without manufacturing capability). Manufacture and filling in one company/process is within scope. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Solutions with current manufacturing capability at scale are of interest </li>
<li>Novel developments/proof of concepts which show promise as future solutions in syringes/autoinfection are also of interest, but not prioritised in this campaign </li>
</ul>
<h3>Submission Information</h3>
Submission of 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, including a description of the company and manufacturing capabilities. Supplementary information e.g. company websites, relevant publications or slide decks can be provided as attachments. 
This campaign is primarily open to submissions from companies, including CMOs, with expertise and manufacturing capabilities in this field. Submissions from spinouts and start-ups/SMEs with relevant capabilities or novel developments in this area may also be considered. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration</h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis.

A global health company is seeking manufacturers that specialize in pre-fillable syringes and autoinjectors that meet strict global regulatory and high production standards.

Seeking Manufacturers Specializing in Pre-fillable Syringes (PFS) and Autoinjectors

PDI, a global infection prevention company, is seeking novel sporicidal surface disinfectants that kill the Clostridioides difficile bacteria. The team is specifically interested in solutions that act quickly against C. difficile. The disinfectants should have little to no scent and be suitable for use in a clinical environment. 
<h3>Approaches of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Surface disinfectants that kill a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses are desired, with a focus on efficacy against C. difficile</li>
<li>Solutions should be cost effective, have a low toxicity profile, and not cause irritation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system </li>
<li>Formulations that reduce or eliminate the odor of existing sporicidal disinfectants without reducing efficacy against C. difficile are in scope or the formula itself should have very little to no scent </li>
<li>Solutions that offer a more sustainable alternative to current disinfectants are desirable </li>
</ul>
<h3>Out of Scope: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Surface disinfectants with a strong odor </li>
</ul>
<h3>Developmental Stages of Interest: </h3>
<ul>
<li>Opportunities that have validation in a relevant environment (TRL 5) onwards are in scope </li>
</ul>
<h3>Submission Information </h3>
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. Including an outline of how your solution is cost effective in the current landscape is also encouraged. This campaign is open to submissions from SMEs and start-up companies. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 
<h3>Opportunity for Collaboration </h3>
Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, purchasing of assets, and co-development.

PDI is seeking sporicidal surface disinfectants with little to no scent that effectively kill Clostridioides difficile.

Novel Sporicidal Disinfectants Without Scent

A top five pharmaceutical company is seeking novel approaches and emerging science targeting neuro-immune crosstalk, to promote deep healing and sustained response in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Approaches should complement or surpass existing anti-inflammatory treatments. Solutions that target multiple nodes or pathways in a disease to return tissue(s) to homeostasis are of high interest. 
Approaches of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Novel therapeutic approaches to reset the immune system in inflammatory diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis; Psoriatic Arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Sjogren Disease; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Atopic Dermatitis; Psoriasis; Crohn’s Disease; Ulcerative Colitis; Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Hidradenitis Suppurativa </li>
<li>Targeting neural anti-inflammatory pathways to return tissues to homeostasis, promote wound healing, or polarisation of cells to promote tolerance and resolve inflammation </li>
<li>Approaches of interest include neuropeptides (CGRP, SP, etc); neurotransmitters (GABA, acetylcholine, etc); enteric neurons; enteric nervous system; vagal and sympathetic innervation of the gastrointestinal tract; intrinsic primary afferent neurons (IPANs); vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) neurons; cholinergic neurons; enteric Glial Cells (EGC); regulatory MoAs in immune cells (adaptive and innate), epithelial and stromal cells (fibroblasts, etc.)</li>
<li>Therapeutic discovery or development platforms may be considered if specific to neuro‑immune pathways</li>
</ul>
Out of Scope:
<ul>
<li>Therapies causing broad immune suppression </li>
<li>Microbiome-targeted approaches (e.g. probiotics), neurodegenerative disease </li>
<li>Gene therapy, cell therapy, medical devices, device-mediated drug delivery approaches, biomarkers (without intervention/therapeutic), and drug repurposing </li>
</ul>
Developmental Stages of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Therapeutics should have pre-clinical validation, with preference for human cell systems and in vivo model data</li>
<li>Submissions from companies, institutes, or researchers with proven track record in the relevant disease areas are welcome, preferably with suggested next steps to advance solutions in this area </li>
</ul>
Submission Information and Opportunity for Collaboration
Submissions should contain 200–300-word briefs along with any relevant data and supplementary information e.g., relevant publications, slide decks and patents. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm and acknowledge that your submission (i) contains only non-confidential information, (ii) creates no obligation of confidentiality (or any other obligation) on any recipient, and (iii) does not infringe or misappropriate any third-party rights. 
Our client is open to a range of potential collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided in their sole discretion and on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes may include licensing, investment and research collaborations.

A top five pharmaceutical company seeks research targeting neural anti-inflammatory pathways to restore tissue homeostasis in inflammatory diseases.

Seeking Novel Approaches to Promote Immune Reset in Inflammatory Disease/Autoimmune Conditions by Targeting Neuro-Immune Crosstalk  

No7 Beauty Company, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, is seeking partnerships in skin health, with a focus on advancing methods to monitor senescence, energetic state, and epigenetics. 
Approaches of Interest:
<ul>
<li>Key areas of interest in energetic state include: (i) mitochondrial aging and its impact on skin cell performance; (ii) approaches to treating mitochondrial dysfunction; (iii) assessment of key markers like NADH; (iv) establishing a causal link between cellular energy production and skin performance, such as extracellular matrix production</li>
<li>Key areas of interest in senescence include: (i) methods to classify cells as senescent or healthy across in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models; (ii) research into senescence triggers and tissue progression; (iii) the impact of senescent cells on surrounding healthy cells; (iv) technologies for senescence prevention, including senolytics and senomorphics </li>
<li>Key areas of interest for epigenetics include: (i) research into the epigenetic changes in skin which drive ageing and the associate phenotypic changes; (ii) development of skin specific epigenetic clocks that identify methylation changes relating to environmental exposures in particular UV</li>
<li>In vivo diagnostics that can provide senescence, epigenetic or cellular energetic profiles for intervention recommendations or product benefit demonstration</li>
<li>Active ingredients (e.g., small molecules and peptides), adjunctive therapies (e.g., devices and penetration enhancers) and diagnostic services are of interest</li>
<li>All stages of development are of interest from basic research to registration</li>
<li>Research must include in vitro and/or ex vivo human tissue data (in vivo preferred) showing efficacy vs. industry benchmarks (e.g., Retinol, Vitamin C, Niacinamide), with a clear mechanism of action tied to visible, consumer-relevant skin benefits; projects should be in or moving toward human cell models</li>
</ul>
Out of Scope:
<ul>
<li>Drug repurposing, class III medical devices, late-stage commercial products, and fully developed formulations</li>
<li>Research supported by animal model data only</li>
</ul>
Submission Information and Opportunity for Collaboration
Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. No7 Beauty Company is also open to novel research proposals which can be outlined using this <a href="">submission form</a>. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information.
Our client is open to a range collaboration opportunities, with a primary focus on the United States. The most appropriate outcome will be determined on a case-by-case basis, potentially including licensing assets, project/PhD funding, and research collaborations.

The Walgreens Boots Alliance No7 Beauty Company is seeking partnerships in skin health, with a focus on advancing methods to monitor senescence, energetic state, and epigenetics. 

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