Technology Offer
Cost-effective, high-yield production system for human- like blood-clotting factors for haemophilia therapy
Summary
An Austrian university has developed a production system in fungi to produce an enzymatically active recombinant blood clotting factor. These factors can essentially reduce the risk of blood infections during haemophilia therapy. The world-wide new development enables a stable production of blood clotting factors, cheaper and higher yielding than human-based factor concentrates. They are looking for industrial partners for licence agreements, commercial and technical cooperation agreements.
Creation Date 29 May 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOAT20150529001
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Description In the past 20 years recombinant blood clotting factors have been developed, reducing or eliminating the risk of blood-borne infections during haemophilia therapy. Today, recombinant factors are approved worldwide for therapy. They are normally produced in mammalian systems.
Mammalian cell systems and their fermentation and purification process, and especially the extensive quality assurance and testing, contribute enormously to the cost of the final product. For mammalian expression systems, the fermentation procedure is expensive and yields are much lower than those reported for various microbial systems, i.e. fungi.
Yeasts and other fungi represent promising alternatives, because they provide well-studied cheap systems and can be grown in chemically defined media without any animal derived material. However, yeasts and fungi are deficient in a system modifying proteins post- translationally in terms of gamma-carboxylation. So until now, they have not been able to produce recombinant blood-clotting factors.
An Austrian university has genetically modified the model organism Aspergillus nidulans and demonstrated that gamma-carboxylated prothrombin can be expressed and purified efficiently from fungal fermentation broths. Moreover, biological activity of the fungal produced prothrombin and its accompanying functional gamma-carboxylation could be demonstrated in various activity assays. For the first time an engineered functional, heterologous Vitamin K dependent-protein (VKD protein) production system has been established.
For the production of functional mammalian-like clotting factors, fungal cells have to be
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engineered, owing to their inability to post-translationally modify glutamate residues (=gamma- carboxylation) of VKD dependent proteins (i.e. clotting factors). The reaction is performed in the endoplasmic reticulum by VKD gamma-carboxylase and vitamin K epoxidase. Proper localization of the carboxylase and epoxidase was established and enzymatic activity of both gamma-carboxylase and vitamin K epoxidase was confirmed in vitro and in vivo.
The system was patented and a PCT application was filed in 2014. Next it will be necessary to develop and optimize the system in industrially suitable production strains to increase yield and uniformity of the final product.
2010 the market for haemophilia therapy was about 5.6 billion US$ with a growth of 6.7 % between 2002 and 2010. It was therefore one of the fastest growing markets. The production of recombinant blood clotting factors will become more important in the next few years. There is a high market potential for a future product, with lower costs related to production and quality assurance.
The Austrian university is looking for a commercial partner from industry to further develop and exploit the technology. This could be in the form of a commercial agreement with technical assistance, a technical cooperation agreement or a license agreement. The university will provide its expertise for the further development into an industrially applicable system.
Advantages and Innovations For the first time an engineered functional, heterologous VKD-protein (Vitamin K dependent protein) production system was established, which is not based on mammalian cells.
Advantages: - well-studied fungi production system, therefore well-known and stable factors of production - more cost-effective fermentation procedure and higher yields in comparison to mammalian systems - human-like carboxylated functional blood clotting factors, equals quality of mammalian derived blood-clotting factors but cheaper and with higher yields!
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Complex system working since Q3/2013, novel data in Q3/2014
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs 006002006 Microbiology 006002010 Enzyme Technology
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Market 005002005 Other therapeutic (including defibrillators) 005003006 Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified) 005005 Anatomy, Pathology, Immunology, Physiology
NACE P.85.4.1 Post-secondary non-tertiary education P.85.4.2 Tertiary education
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1872 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Austria
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry, commercial partner to further develop and exploit the technology. This could be in the form of a commercial agreement with technical assistance, a license agreement or a technical cooperation agreement.
Specific area of activity of the partner: Production and development of blood-clotting factors (and other carboxylation-dependent proteins)
Task to be performed by the partner: Develop and optimize the system in industrially suitable production strains to increase yield and uniformity of the final product. The university will provide its expertise for the further development into an industrially applicable system. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Highly reliable and highly efficient magnetically geared wind generator technology
Summary
An Austrian SME has developed one of the world’s most effective magnetic gear boxes. It is based on a very simple and unique engineering concept with highest torque densities, ideal for application in wind turbines. The energy conversion is contactless, resulting in higher system reliability and efficiency. The company is looking for partners for technical cooperation, research-, commercial- and/or joint-venture agreements. It is also open to financial- or license agreements.
Creation Date 02 July 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOAT20150702001
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Description Existing problems in wind turbine designs Currently, the mainstream wind turbine system features a mechanically geared generator with a partially rated converter. In this setup, a gearbox is used to step up the input speed of the generator. As shown in several studies, these gear boxes suffer from the extreme torques produced by the rotor blades. Overall, the general perceived operational lifetime of frequently serviced gearboxes is only 7-11 years, versus 20-25 years design life of wind turbines. Gearbox failures account for the largest amount of downtime, maintenance and loss of power generation while further incurring high repair and replacement expenses. However, loads are expected to increase even further in the future due to ever increasing power demands on wind turbine plants. As a consequence, gearless wind turbine concepts like direct drive (DD) systems have been developed. While these wind turbine systems may present some technological advantages, the economic incentives for a shift from geared systems to direct-drive are still insufficient. The high cost and weight associated with DD-generators are a key deterring factor and have hindered their widespread use up to now.
Engineering Solution Magnetic gears have been investigated as an alternative technology, both to mechanical gears and permanent magnet generators of DD-systems. While keeping the setup of a wind turbine with a mechanically geared generator, such an arrangement would replace the mechanical gearbox with a magnetic gear. This requires only minimal changes to the existing drive train while combining both the mass and cost advantages of geared systems and the improved reliability and robustness of direct drive systems.
The magnetic gearing technology developed by the Austrian company replaces the cogwheels
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of a mechanical gearbox with elements consisting of magnetic pole-pairs. As opposed to the circular motion of cogwheels, the magnetic elements are rotating around each other at a slightly tilted angle, therefore creating a ‘wobbling’ motion – hence termed Magnetic Wobbling Gearing (MWG). The design completely eliminates the need for additional lubrication and allows for higher torque densities, more precision, more flexible gearing ratios and higher durability. The lack of mechanically interlocking parts in the gearbox further significantly reduces noise pollution by wind turbines. It also allows for operation under extremely harsh environmental conditions, as viscosity and contamination of lubricants is no longer an issue. The technology therefore holds extremely high potential for application in wind turbines.
Technical details of the proposed wind generators with MWG: • Power output in the range of MW (Mega Watts) • Wind Turbine Input Torque in the range of MNm (Mega Newtonmeter) • Fixed gearing ratio 1:20 – 1:200 in a single gear-stage (depending on internal setting and number of magnetic pole pairs)
The MWG has already found application in other settings, where • contactless and lubrication free torque conversion is an asset (e.g. space technology) • high efficiencies are of special interest ( e.g. E-Bikes, battery driven applications) • high gearing precision is of special concern (mechanical engineering applications and medical equipment)
The aim is to use the existing prototypes, build them to scale and run tests in wind turbines. The company therefore seeks a partner to enter into joint-venture, research- or technical agreement. The company would also be willing to enter into a licence agreement / commercial agreement with technical assistance to make the technology available for other companies for further development or develop the technology in-house with financial support from a project partner.
Advantages and Innovations The contactless power transmission of MWG offers distinct economic benefits: • Lower investment costs than DD technology, more cost effective • On par with mechanically geared wind generator drivetrains, though with higher lifetime • Reduced downtime due to lower servicing intervals • Lower maintenance and replacement costs • Higher margins on invested capital
… general advantages for wind turbines: • Improved reliability and significantly higher lifetime (equal to design lifetime of wind turbine) • Inherent overload protection, no permanent damage in case of overload, extremely robust • Greatly reduced noise pollution and vibration • Lower to no maintenance • Highest torque density, resulting in reduced permanent magnet volume • High-efficiency power conversion due to contactless gearing technology
… advantages compared to DD wind turbines: • 20-times higher torque density than permanent magnet generator • Significantly reduced mass of generator system - lower installation weight of gear box • Free choice of generator (brand and type) • High flexibility in case of adapting generator power to increased power needs
… advantages compared to geared wind turbines: • No mechanical fatigue and operation even under harsh conditions • Small mechanical complexity due to high reduction ratio and wobbling kinematics • Gear box with only a single gear stage sufficient for all conceivable gearing ratios • No lubrication necessary for power transmission
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• Extended operational temperatures • Physical isolation between input and output shaft • No separate damping elements in drive-train necessary
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Prototypes in small torque range are available; Long-term tests performed on 4 Q-test bench; Collaboration with motor/gear company manufacturing high-class small/medium powered drives; Targeted Collaboration with two European Entities doing Space Business
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted,Exclusive Rights
Comment Regarding IPR status 3 patent families concerning magnetic wobbling gears; National, international; AT, DE, GB, IT, FR, CH, EU, PCT Different stages, several patents granted, several patents filing
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 003003 Apparatus Engineering 004002004 Generators, electric engines and power converters 004002011 Turbines
Market 006005004 Wind energy 006009001 Other energy production 008003006 Power transmission equipment (including generators and motors)
NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1965 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Client Country Austria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Integration partners: Manufacturer and supplier of wind power plants; Integrators of gears in wind generator drive-trains; Supplier of components of wind generators drive-trains;
Development partners: Design and development of geared wind turbine drive-trains Design and development of components of wind turbine drive-trains Universities/Institutions with know-how in component design/simulation of drivetrains for energy conversion
Tasks to be performes: Adaptation and integration of the magnetically gearing system into a customer’s product or plant; Assembly of wind power plants; Support in system integration by developer engineers; Joint research and development;
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Marketing and distribution of the product;
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Financial agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Low-cost, miniaturised, multi-parameter sensor arrays for online condition monitoring of water and soil
Summary
A Cypriot SME active in the area of condition monitoring is in the process of developing a low-cost, multi-parameter sensor array, featuring several advantages which provide the opportunity for use in harsh environments where high density is important, like soil but can also operate in lakes, rivers or water networks. The company is looking for research cooperation agreements for development of a prototype or financial agreement partners to enable it to continue its research.
Creation Date 07 April 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOCY20150302001
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Description The sensor array is based on Thick-Film Technology using screen-printing techniques. The electrochemical sensor’s operation is based on specialised material selection which is selective and responsive to the specific parameter interested while conductivity sensor is based on the AC 4 electrodes method. This sensor array has been lab tested in aqueous solutions and various soil types with results proving the theory and the operation. Due to the simplicity of the electronics required for this array, everything can be incorporated into a single handheld probe for low cost in field water or soil quality measurements. Being of low cost the array can be used in dense sensor networks without significantly increasing the cost. The Cypriot SME which is active in the area of condition monitoring prototyping, is a newly established company with links in several EU countries as well as global connections. The company is looking for funding from investors as strategic partners to finalize the array into a working prototype via financial agreements or partners to collaborate with and share research activities via research cooperation agreements.
Advantages and Innovations Multisensor array can monitor pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature and conductivity. pH measurements are in the range of 2-12, dissolved oxygen sensor’s electronics can be adjusted to the range required but typically 0-15 ppm, temperature sensor is also adjustable to the required range. As the range decreases the resolution increases up to a limit of about 0.1 oC. Conductivity range can also be adjusted depending on the requirements with a minimum limit of about 10 μS/cm. The sensor array incorporates all sensors on a single substrate and can be miniaturised.
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This was designed as a low cost, robust and rugged multisensor array that can be used with very simple and inexpensive electronics.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002024 Environmental and Biometrics Sensors, Actuators 007001007 Precision agriculture 009001009 Sensor Technology related to measurements 010002007 Remote sensing technology 010002014 Soil and Groundwater Pollution
Market 003007002 Other measuring devices (including ifrared gas analysers, moisture analysers) 003007003 Other analytical and scientific instrumentation 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 008004001 Air filters and air purification and monitoring equipment 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2014 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Greek Client Country Cyprus
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Strategic partner to assist with the development of the technology through investments and financial agreements or partners to collaborate with and share research activities via research cooperation agreements. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Economic and ecological method for encapsulation of enzymes and microorganisms to intensify bio-based production processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Summary
The Czech company has developed a proprietary method of encapsulation of any biomaterial usable in the intensification of enzyme- or microbe-driven biotechnological processes in pharmaceutical industry. Unlike the use of free biomaterial, encapsulation provides significant economical and performance benefits. The company seeks producers of pharmaceuticals who want to intensify bio- based processes at reasonable costs based on services agreement.
Creation Date 20 February 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150220002
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Description The company has many years of experience and know-how in the implementation of its proprietary technology in industrial applications both at home and abroad and has also established multiple collaborations with leading European research institutions. Historically the most mature applications have been in the wastewater treatment business and the company has built several full-scale plants.
Currently, the company is focusing also on the pharmaceutical industry where there are huge opportunities for the application of their proprietary technology in biocatalytic processes.
Free or encapsulated biomaterial? Although the use of biomaterial in free form provides certain benefits, the benefits of encapsulation are incomparable. This is why the Czech company has developed its own method of encapsulation thereby enabling the reduction of costs associated with the purchase, production and recycling over extended periods of time. The method also delivers significant reduction in costs for so-called “downstream processes”, such as biomass separation from the reaction media, waste management and disposal, etc.
PVA matrix The Biocatalyst is composed of a hydrogel matrix that allows diffusion of media toward the entrapped biomaterial where it is reacted upon by the catalytic biomass. The reaction products are then freely released.
The technology uses a porous inert polymer – PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) matrix for the
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encapsulation or immobilization of biocatalytic material (enzymes or whole microorganisms). PVA displays superb mechanical and physical characteristics and coupled with low biodegradability it provides long-term stability.
Economy and efficiency The unique lentil-like shape of the biocatalyst ensures maximum surface area and minimum volume so that diffusion limitations associated with the transport of substrates into the particle and products out of the particle are significantly reduced. In addition, because of its size (3-5 mm), the biocatalysts can be easily separated from the reaction medium and also easily adapted to existing production pipelines.
The most widespread method for PVA immobilization includes a freezing step which takes approx. 1-2 days at -20 °C. The novel method reduces the step to just 1-2 hours.
The proprietary process does not require specific bond-formation between the matrix molecules and the enzyme molecules, so usually there is no need to pre-treat the enzymes.
The biocatalysts provided are quite elastic and demonstrate high mechanical stability and high abrasion resistance during continuous use over several years.
It is possible to encapsulate various forms of biomass, e.g. – broth from fermentation, enriched broth with live cells, live cell cultures, live cell paste, killed-cell pellets, crude cell extracts, protein mixtures of varying purities and purified enzymes.
Whether used in current or novel pharmaceuticals´ production processes, the technology leads to substantial increases in productivity and process yields as well as significant reduction in operational and/or investment costs
Safety Risk of contamination is minimized because of the high reaction rate due to the high concentrations of biomass inside the PVA matrix.
Nature friendly The technology helps to reduce environmental footprint through reduced waste production and lower energy consumption. The process of encapsulation is very gentle leading to a higher biomass survival rate and very little wastage of biomass. The biocatalyst is a hydrogel, i.e. its water content is around 80 %. After its depletion, the biocatalyst is usually dried and can be incinerated without posing any ecological threats or having any negative influence on the environment.
Applications in pharma industry can be found in "additional comments" section.
The company seeks producers of pharmaceuticals who want to intensify bio-based processes at reasonable costs based on services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations • The process is very gentle – a wide range of input material can be used as neither high temperature nor toxic/harmful chemicals are applied • The key step in the encapsulation process is drastically reduced from 1-2 days to 1-2 hours • Easy to separate – the catalyst has 3-5mm in diameter so it is simple to filter it out • Very high abrasion resistance because the Biocatalyst is a hydrogel - it results in more efficient exploitation of the biomass because of little or no damage • Very high level of mechanical stability of the matrix - several years of continuous operation possible (whole-cell biocatalysts)
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• Growth and reaction phases can be separated • High concentration of bio-catalytic material ensures shorter reaction times, and lower operational costs • Nature friendly – disposal can be by regular incineration without toxic/harmful residues • Large installed manufacturing capacity - up to 100 tons of the biocatalyst per year
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 003004007 Pharmaceutics 003004010 Special chemicals, intermediates 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs 006002010 Enzyme Technology 006007009 Bioprocesses
Market 004016 Enzymology/Protein Engineering/Fermentation 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals
NACE C.20.5.9 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. C.21.1.0 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products C.21.2.0 Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2006 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments Applications of the technology in the pharmaceutical industry The technology delivers significant benefits in processes that use expensive or sensitive and fragile enzymes or microorganisms. Encapsulation not only enables their repeated use and enhances the stability of these biomaterials, but also prevents undesired disintegration and/or inactivation of the biomass. Biocatalyst, being a hydrogel, retains the enzyme/microorganism in a hydrophilic environment even in media that contain high levels of organic solvent, thereby delivering a protective effect. Also, the technology can present a sound solution in processes that take place in highly viscous media where down-stream separation of free biomass would be simply too demanding or not technically feasible. The technology has been tested in the following applications in the Pharmaceutical industry: Penicillin G-acylase for the production of antibiotics – specially optimized CLEA-version. • 30% longer lifetime of the Biocatalyst (minimum of 800 repeated conversions) • high specific activity of up to 650 U/g dw (85 U/g ww) • specific productivity of 1,150 kg 6-APA/kg ww • high conversion efficiency • Significant improvement in CLEA stability in the presence of organic solvents Wilson et al., (2004) Biotechnol Bioeng 86: 558–62; DOI: 10.1002/bit.20107 E. coli containing a plasmid-encoded oxygenase (MAO or BVMO) • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) requires co-factor recycling • Increased rate of bioconversion due to high cell density (post-immobilization growth) • Mild reaction conditions – pH 7, 37 °C; approx. 80% conversion in 7 hours • Increased specific activity (by 30%) at industrial scales • Suitable for reuse after 11 months in storage • Reusable for 7 cycles Zajkoska et al., (2015) Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 99:1229–1236; DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-5983-1 • Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenase (BVMO) catalyzes an oxygen-dependent reaction • Post-immobilization recultivation and induction of plasmid-encoded enzyme production • Highest specific activity in resting cells; Stable over 6 batches • High-cell density achieved within the Biocatalyst (7x propagation) • Vigorous shaking increases oxygen availability • Enables separation of propagation/induction and reaction phases Rebros et al., (2014) Lett Appl Microbiol 58: 556–63; DOI: 10.1111/lam.12227 Rhodococcus equi for biotransformation of nitriles • Whole-cell catalyst expressing nitrilase and/or amidase activity • Conditions can be optimized for each substrate; small aliphatic nitriles are the most suitable substrates • 65% - 82% retention of activity on different substrates • 70% activity retention after 3 repeated batches • Activity remains stable for 3-5 cycles Kubac et al., (2006) J Mol Catal B Enzym 39: 59–6; DOI: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2006.01.04, ω-Transaminase for the production of APIs • enzyme in the form of permeabilized whole cells • Specific activity of immobilized enzyme is almost identical (94%) to specific activity of free enzyme • conversion efficiency of benzylacetone to phenylbutylamine was 88% when compared to that of free enzyme • Very similar results for L-Phe production. 80% activity retained over 5 batches Cardenas-Fernandez et al., (2012) Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 35:1437–1444; DOI: 10.1007/s00449-012-0732-2 Other examples: Acetylcholine esterase
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(client-funded testing) Alcohol dehydrogenase and glucose dehydrogenase as enzymes for co- factor recycling Samples can be made available for testing on-site at the client’s facilities or they can be tested as part of a comprehensive project. Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company seeks producers of chemicals for pharmaceutical applications (active pharmaceutical ingredients, enantiopure/chiral building blocks) who want to intensify bio-based processes at reasonable costs, based on services agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement
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Technology Offer
Highly active and self-cleaning photocatalytic coating to improve air quality
Summary
A Czech company has developed a highly active photocatalytic and self-cleaning coating based on a photocatalytic acitivity of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and inorganic binders. The photocatalytic coating eliminates harmful molecules such as carcinogens, viral and bacterial molecules. Moreover, it helps to improve air quality. Paint manufacturers interested in license agreement are sought.
Creation Date 08 April 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150407001
Details
Description Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is widely used compound in many products such as paper, paints, plastics, etc. It does not represent any health risk. Nanoparticles of TiO2 have emerged as a perspective photocatalytic material for environmental purification.
The Czech company has developed highly active photocatalytic coating based on the photocatalytic acitivity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles. It is self-cleaning photocatalytic coating and high efficiency air cleaner. After the application of photocatalytic suspension on treated surface (walls, building materials, facades, roofs or wood), thin film is created. This film eliminates harmful molecules (carcinogens, viral and bacterial molecules) and cleans the air. The cleaning process is activated by UV light which is a natural component of daylight. In areas with a lack of daylight (e.g specific indoor space) artificial UV-A lighting is necessary.
Efficiency of the photocatalytic coating is not time-dependent. In case of the mechanical damage, the coating can be repaired by the suspension re-application.
Highly active photocatalytic coating can be applied indoors (households, hospitals, biolabs, animal farms, industrial halls) or outdoors (roofs and facades in urban agglomeration).
The Czech company is looking for paint manufacturers interested in buying a license to produce highly active photocatalytic coating.
Advantages and Innovations In comparison with first generation of photocatalytic coatings currently on the market, highly active photocatalytic coating has 100 times higher efficiency for elimination of harmful molecules. Moreover, its composition is organics, silicate and silicon free.
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Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted,Copyright
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent application: Czech Republic, Canada, China, South Africa and USA.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002007002 Building materials 010002017 Outoor Air Pollution/Treatment 010002018 Indoor Air Pollution/Treatment
Market 008001023 Other chemicals and materials (not elsewhere classified) 008004004 Other pollution and recycling related
NACE F.43.3.4 Painting and glazing M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Nano- and Microtechnologies
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2003 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Paint manufacturers.
Role of partner sought: Production of highly active photocatalytic coating under license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Elderberry blossom syrup with high content of rutin and other biologically active compounds
Summary
A Czech university has developed new production process of elderberry blossom syrup with high content of rutin and other biologically active compounds. The university is looking for drink manufacturers interested in license agreement.
Creation Date 04 May 2015 Last Update 01 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150430001
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Description Drinks made from elderberry blossoms syrup have unique flavour and refreshing taste. Elderberry lemonade is one of the most popular drinks in the United Kingdom, North and Central Europe. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is also rich source of antioxidants such as rutin, chlorogenic acid and other biologically active compounds. Rutin and chlorogenic acid are the most important antioxidants of plant origin. These antioxidants have positive influence on human body. The latest research shows that drinks made from elderberry enhance immune response of human body and help to defend the body against many diseases e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Moreover elderberry drinks have significantly higher antioxidant capacity than vitamin E or vitamin C.
Current elderberry blossom syrups usually contain low concentration of rutin (0-30 mg/litter) and chlorogenic acid (0-30 mg/litter). These syrups are made from an extract of elderberry blossoms but this production process does not effectively exploit antioxidant potential of elderberry.
The Czech university has developed new production process of elderberry blossom syrup with high content of rutin (up to 200 mg/litter), chlorogenic acid (100 mg/litter) and other biologically active compounds (for example isoquercitrin). New production process is based on use of stable and dried material that is durable and guarantees defined content of rutin and other biologically active compounds.
The university is looking for drink manufacturers interested in new production process of elderberry blossom syrup under license agreement.
Advantages and Innovations
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In comparison with existing production processes of elderberry blossom syrups, new production process enables production of elderberry blossom syrup with significantly higher content of rutin (6x), chlorogenic acid (3x) and other biologically active compounds.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 008001001 Drink Technology
Market 007003003 Soft drinks and bottling plants
NACE P.85.4.2 Tertiary education
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1991 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The university is looking for drink manufacturers interested in new production process of elderberry blossom syrup with high content of antioxidants and other biologically active compounds under license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Software tool for text data analysis
Summary
A Czech university has developed software tool for analysing large amounts of text data obtained from the Internet or from corporate databases. The university is looking for large IT companies working with text data, call centres (e.g. centres of suppliers of electricity, telephone operators), banks or PR companies interested in license agreement or services agreement.
Creation Date 05 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150504001
Details
Description Text mining (also text data mining) is a process of deriving of high quality information text from data. High quality information in text mining refers to certain combination of relevance, novelty and interestingness. Text mining methods and software are widely used in many areas such as marketing, online media, security, etc. for better and effective understanding of information from large amounts of data.
Current text analysis comprises information retrieval, lexical analysis to study word frequency distributions, pattern recognition, tagging or annotation, information extraction and data mining techniques. This analysis requires definitions of various kinds of lexicons (dictionaries of words with task specific labels). Those are language dependent and require regular updates for its proper function. Regular updates can be very difficult when the lexicons become large (e.g. analysis of big data).
The Czech university has developed software tool based on machine learning for processing of natural languages and for text mining for text analysis of large amounts of unstructured or semi- structured data from Internet or corporate databases. Due to machine learning processing, software tool does not require regular updates of the lexicons for its function. Moreover processing data with machine learning methods can be language independent and enables to work with different languages such as English and morphologically complicated languages (so- called inflected languages that change the form or ending of some words when the way in which they are used in sentences changes) such as Spanish, Slovak, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Arabic and Russian. Another key feature of software tool is statistical semantic analysis of content similar texts that are expressed in different words. Therefore software tool achieves very accurate results in tasks where use of keywords (common practice) is not sufficient.
The university is looking for large IT companies working with text data, call centres (e.g. centers of suppliers of electricity, telephone operators), banks or PR companies. The university is offering services of text analysis of large amount of data including information extraction,
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intelligent search of key information, text analysis, clustering semantically similar documents or document tagging. If the partner sought should be interested in deeper and complex text analysis or would like to implement software tool to own existing programmes, the university is ready to license offered software tool.
Advantages and Innovations In comparison with current text mining tools, offered tool is much more precise, language independent and does not require hand-crafted lexicons for its function. It can be easily adapted to different languages. It copes well with inflected languages such as Spanish, Slovak, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Arabic and Russian. Naturally, English is supported as well.
Another key feature of the software tool is statistical semantic analysis of content similar texts that are expressed in different words.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Copyright
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001004003 E-Publishing, Digital Content 001004005 Information Filtering, Semantics, Statistics
Market 002007022 Software services
NACE P.85.4.2 Tertiary education
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1991 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German French Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: large IT companies working with text data, call centres (e.g. centres of suppliers of electricity, telephone operators), banks or PR companies
Role of partner sought: Providing large amounts of data for text data analysis under services agreement. Implementation of software tool into own existing software for text analysis under license agreement.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement
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Technology Offer
New breeding technology to increase omega-3 fatty acids in common carp
Summary
A Czech university has developed and patented a new breeding technology to increase omega-3 fatty acids in the common carp. The university is offering license to aquaculture SME producers. Partner sought should be interested in production of the common carp with higher content of unsaturated fatty acids.
Creation Date 23 June 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150623003
Details
Description Omega-3 fatty acids, as well unsaturated fatty acids, are polyunsatured fatty acids essential for good health. The main role of omega-3 fatty acids is to prevent serious diseases e.g. heart attack, stroke, obesity, cancer, diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease. The highest content of omega-3 fatty acids is in marine algae and phytoplankton. Another source of omega-3 fatty acids can be common carp which is widespread freshwater fish in Europe and Asia. The content of omega-3 fatty acids in carp depends on feed composition. The common carp consuming phytoplankton and benthos is usually also fed by supplementary feeding with modified cereals. These cereals contain starch and omega-6 fatty acids that decrease total amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the common carp. The content of omega-3 fatty acids can be increased by expensive oils from sea fishes. Moreover, there is limited amount of these oils.
The Czech university has developed new breeding technology of the common carp which is fed by special feed consisting of mixture containing rape, extruded flax seed, cereals, soy bean, limestone, carp premix and stabilizing agent. It is also possible to add into the mixture flax seed, rape seed oil or blueweed oil from Echium plantagineum seeds. Carps are reared in the traditional way in selected ponds without significant interference into the aquatic environment. The special feed and semi-intensive way of the breeding of the common carp in ponds in low densities ensure guaranteed high content of omega-3 fatty acids (especially EPA- eicosapentaenoic and DHA- docosahexaenoic) in the common carp.
The Czech university is looking for aquaculture SME producers interested in production of the common carp with higher content of omega-3 fatty acids under license agreement. Specification of license agreement (licensing fees, etc.) will be negotiated.
Advantages and Innovations
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New technology in carp breeding that significantly increases content of omega-3 fatty acids in the common carp.
Guaranteed minimum composition in 200 g portion of fish meat is at least 800 mg omega-3 fatty acids of which 400 mg of highly unsaturated fatty acids including 200 mg of EPA and DHA acid
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 007003002 Fish / Fisheries / Fishing Technology
Market 007003002 Health food 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE P.85.4.2 Tertiary education
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Agrofood
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1991 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Aquaculture SME producers interested in production of the common carp with higher content of omega-3 fatty acids under the license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
German company offers detection and analysis of nucleic acids
Summary
A German research company developed a new technique to detect and analyse nucleic acids in a cost-effective, simple and reproducible way. Partners looked for are laboratories and providers of DNA-based analytical methods for services agreement, financial agreement or licence agreement.
Creation Date 12 February 2015 Last Update 26 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TODE20150212002
Details
Description The new technology developed by the German organic and bioorganic research company focuses on the complicated method of analyzing DNA. Present methods are only able to detect/isolate nucleic acids in small scale. When it comes to large scale isolation processes current analytical methods become inefficient.
Oligonucleotides lipid derivates are used as probe. They can be synthesized with commercial nucleic acid synthesizers. The unknown nucleic acid to be analysed is labelled with a reporter group and identified by hybridisation at a liquid-gas or a liquid-liquid interphase with a complementary sequence.
The product can be used in DNA-Analysis for quality control like detection of micro-organism, genetically modified organism, etc. or DNA-Analysis for diagnostics like detection of genetic defects and DNA Isolation.
The research company is looking for agreements to supply prospective partners with their service of detecting and analysing nucleic acids with their new technology. Moreover they are looking for financial agreements in order to establish investments by prospective partners for further development of the technology as wells as licence agreements to transfer the technology to prospective partners accompanied by a transfer of rights (authorization).
Advantages and Innovations The recently developed technique has innovative advantages and a high economic potential.
The problem of isolating nucleic acids specifically from bulk mixtures can be solved with this technique in a cost-effective, simple and reproducible way unlike ordinary DNA-based analytical methods.
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A Further crucial advantage of this technology is the obviation of expensive and problematic coupling reactions on solid supports.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Other
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology 006002004 Genetic Engineering
Market 004004 Other Genetic Engineering 005001009 Other diagnostic 005001010 Molecular diagnosis
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Agrofood
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry 250-499 Year Established 1974 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Types of partner sought are companies specialised and with a global network in the field of biotechnology. Within this field they should be active as investors or demanders of DNA-based analytical methods. Tasked to be performed are investment projects in a new technology or the supply of samples for analysis by the German research company. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Financial agreement
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Technology Offer
Decentralized system for saving drinking water
Summary
A Spanish company has developed a decentralized system for saving drinking water. The system collects and filters greywater generated from the washbasin to be subsequently used in the flush toilet. The system is easy to install and has lower maintenance and installation cost than other systems offered in the market. The company is willing to licence the technology or reach a manufacturing agreement with entities from the sector of bathroom products.
Creation Date 10 March 2015 Last Update 16 July 2015 Expiration Date 15 July 2016 Reference TOES20150310003
Details
Description The increase in water consumption causes enormous challenges to natural resources; production and tranportation of clean water and the posterior processing of the waste water involves the use of large amounts of energy. Systems to save drinking water help to preserve natural resources and to reduce the water bill.
A Spanish SME has developed a system for saving drinking water. The system is made of a greywater tank, a clean water tank, a hydraulic pump connected with an automated system for the deviation of the volume of water and a 3-step filtration system. The system is connected to the washbasin wastepipe and to the water tank by means of standard connections. The technology that can be located under or next to the washbasin, collects the water from the washbasin, cleans it in a filtration system and stores it in a toilet tank from which it will be subsequently used for flushing the toilet. In case there is no stored water, the system uses drinking water. The technology is very easy to install and it doesn't require any manipulation of the toilet tank components or any other building works. The system was specially designed having in mind entities from the accomodation and food sector as the amortization period of this equipment is very short (under 2 years). The SME is looking to licence the technology or reach a manufacturing agreement with entities from the sector of bathroom products.
Advantages and Innovations - It can be installed by the final customer, no building works required. The installation takes about 1 hour. - The system is 15 times cheaper than other similar systems already on the market. There is no need of professional maintenance. The filters are easy to replace.
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Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Granted patent or patent application essential,Trade Marks
Comment Regarding IPR status Spanish Trade Mark Spanish Patent granted PCT application
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 010004011 Wastewater Recycling 010004012 Water in Buildings
Market 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
NACE E.36.0.0 Water collection, treatment and supply
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The SME is willing to license the technology or sign a manufacturing agreement with SMEs or industries from the sector of bathroom products.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
French inventor of new structures for positive energy buildings (100% green materials) is looking for partners for industrialization and financial support.
Summary
A French SME has developed a new concept of positive energy buildings. This new concept of construction is based on a modular habitat with alveolus shapes. It allows very good efficiency in thermal insulation and inertia, stability, fire resistance, level of finish, sound behaviour, and standardization in industry for a low cost. It permits a wide range of architectural configurations. It uses green materials. The SME is looking for partners to industrialize his buildings concept.
Creation Date 21 May 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150512001
Details
Description A French SME near Paris has developed a new building structure for a complete housing. The new concepts involves : structure, envelope, partitions, walls, floors. The structural parts are made of wood and insulations components are made of natural vegetal fibers. The building could store energy in order to be a positive energy building.
The main activity of SMEs is the urban planning council.
The new concept is based on a modular habitat kits with alveolus shapes. It allows good performances in the following aspects (performances measured by a french public laboratory) : - thermal insulation and inertia, - stability, - fire resistance, - high level of finish, - sound behaviour, - more specifically : standardization in industry for a low cost,
This conception of industrial systems for standardized buildings is able to offer a wide range of architectural configurations.
Partners are sought for : - production of parts of the building (manufacturing agreement) : one partner in charge of producing the building structure (specialised in wood structure and frame construction) and one partner specialized in insulation components made of natural vegetable fibers.
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- a financial support for industrialization by industrials in Europe and/or financial partners, investors (financial agreement).
Advantages and Innovations The innovation is in the modular concept which allows architects a wide range of possibilities. It also offers high efficiency in energy saved, in sound isolation, and in comfort.
For instance, efficiency for the floor is : Cold resistance : 2500 Newton / square meter Heat resistance : >1 hour Thermal expenditure: 20 Watt / square meter / year Heat capacity: 500 Joule Soind proofing: max noise < 40 decibel Mass : 90 Kilogram/square meter Durability: >50 years CO2 balance: 50 gram equivalent CO2 / square/ meter /year SEG: 2 Megajoule / Kilogram
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The development in laboratory is on going. The first patents (European certificates) allow today to begin the industrialization step.
IPR Status Patents granted,Trade Marks
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents are granted in France and are under PCT extension. The patents will be extended at least in Europe.
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation) 002006015 Management of construction process & life 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction
Market 009007004 Distribution of building products and systems 009007007 Engineering and consulting services related to construction 009007008 Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
NACE
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F.41.1.0 Development of building projects F.41.2.0 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2011 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought As explained in description, two kinds of partnerships are aimed : - Industrial partner: he will manufacture parts of the new building (structure, floor, partition…).
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- Financial partner: he will finance the industrial step (260 k€).
So the skills have to be : - Industrial partner: they should have an industrial tool able to manufacture parts of the new building (structure, floor, partition, insulation components…). He has to be accustomed to work with green materials. One partner is sought for structure of the building (specialised in wood structure and frame construction) and one partner is sought for insulation components made of natural vegetable fibers. - Financial partner: he should know the building and sustainable sector and he should master the construction financial rules in his country.
Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
The system for wireless measurement of analog signals
Summary
A Croatian faculty of electrical engineering developed a system for short range wireless communication that can be used for energy efficient continuous analog signal acquisition in Internet of Things applications or in wearable medical monitoring devices. Advantage of the system is simplicity, low power operation and multiuser functionality without application of microprocessor inside transmitting unit. The faculty seeks industrial partners for technical cooperation and license agreement.
Creation Date 24 March 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOHR20150303002
Details
Description The invention of a Croatian faculty in the field of electrical engineering discloses a wireless communication system for distant measurement of analogue signals comprising one or more transmitters and a corresponding receiving unit. Each transmitter comprises an analog input, a modulator that converts analog input signal into a digital signal and pulse generator connected to antenna or the transmission line directly. A receiving unit comprises analog circuitry and additionally a digital signal processing mean. Signals generated by the transmitters are transmitted via antenna for wireless transmission or via transmission line, where transmission of each measuring unit is performed in unsynchronized manner with other measuring units within the same system. The receiving unit receives signals by: antenna, transmission line or hybrid type consisting of antenna and transmission line. The power supply of each measuring unit can be a battery integrated into or a micro energy harvesting device. Proposed system provides simultaneous acquisition of the signals from the multiple analog sensors and transmission to the receiver. It is applicable for continuous time monitoring in industrial processes and it is useful for long term acquisition of analog signals such as biological signals, more particularly time varying biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) or electroencephalogram (EEG). The faculty seeks industrial partners for R&D cooperation through the technical cooperation agreement for joint product technological development and adaptation for specific needs of future users. The faculty is also offering a license by licensing agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The subject invention belongs to the technical field of analog signals acquisition and conversion into digital form that can be sent across the transmission line to the receiver. More particularly, the subject invention belongs to the energy efficient system useful for long term acquisition of analog signals, especially time varying signals.
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The energy efficient system is for distant and reliable measurement of plurality of analog signals that are transmitted in asynchronous manner to a receiving unit. The system has multiuser functionality without application of microprocessor inside transmitting unit. That means that the system enables the number of measuring units, which can operate together with one receiving unit, can be very high due to the lack of correlation between the transmissions of the measuring units among themselves or with the receiving unit. Another innovative part of the system is that measuring units are capable for the long term operation when measuring time varying signals, e.g. biological signals such as ECG or EEG electric signal. The benefit resulting from the proposed innovation is reflected in the technological development of existing solutions in terms of significantly reduced system complexity and lower power consumption. These benefits provide smaller form factor and longer battery life. In addition, the essential difference compared to existing solutions based on Bluetooth wireless connection is to reduce exposure to harmful radiation. Bluetooth technology is based on wireless communication in the frequency range from 2.4 GHz sinusoidal signal applicant. It is known that high frequencies have harmful effects on human tissues, as compared to the lower frequencies and cause heating of the tissues. The proposed innovation ensures operation at lower frequencies and is performed by transmitting narrow pulses that do not expose the body to radiation as a constant sine applicants.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Proof of concept laboratory prototype has been developed.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status International preliminary report on patentability made by European Patent Office shows that innovation is patentable in EU region.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001005002 Broadband Technologies 001005005 Network Technology, Network Security 001005009 Signal Processing
Market 001004002 Data communication components 001004007 Network test, monitoring and support equipment 005001009 Other diagnostic 005007001 Electromedical and medical equipment 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment
NACE
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C.26.3.0 Manufacture of communication equipment J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1978 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Croatian Client Country Croatia
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Partner should be from industrial sector interested for technical cooperation agreement (joint product development) and license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
A Japanese firm is offering a newly patented technology on peristaltic pumps for licensing or to be sold to EU companies
Summary
A Japanese firm is offering a newly patented technology on peristaltic pumps for licensing or to be sold to EU companies. The technology provides long-term reliable and precise pumping operation by keeping the flow rate of liquids constant during the pumping process. The technology can be applied to medical, bio and other scientific fields.
Creation Date 17 July 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOJP20150713001
Details
Description A Japanese consulting company is offering its own patented technology, an engineering data on the fundamental mechanism of peristaltic pumps, for licensing or to be sold to EU companies.
The technology provides long-term reliable and precise pumping operation and can be applied to medical, bio and other scientific fields.
A licensing agreement is expected with the potential partners who will be able to put the technology in practical use of manufacturing. The selling of the patent is also a considered possibility.
The patent has been already granted in Germany, the United Kingdom and France. However, they have no partners yet to collaboratively develop products using this patent or to transfer the patent to.
Advantages and Innovations The technology offered by the company is the fundamental mechanism of peristaltic pumps.
The main feature of the pump is its non-contact to the liquid, thus minimising fatigues caused by the mechanical pressing force.
Their patented technology increases the pump’s durability, compared to pumps currently available on the market.
In conventional models of peristaltic pumps, the flow rate of the liquid often changes, which
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might also affect the mechanical strength of the tube part. This patented pump, equipped with high durability in the pumping mechanism, maintains a constant flow rate.
These functions are supported by engineering testing results made on pumps that have been built with this patented technology. The test results show an improvement of more than five times the average in flow rate stability and tube durability.
This pump technology can be adopted in medical infusion pumps, colour mixing pumps and biochemical processing tools that require handling of liquid without any contamination.
The technology was developed to improve conventional medical infusion pumps that have a potential risk of inaccuracy of medicine injection and are less reliable for long-term services in clinical use. The infusion pump using this technology contributes to reducing the incidence of irregular infusion of blood or miss-dosing of medicines. This way, mortal incidence of patients or serious physical damage requiring extended hospitalisation to recover can be avoided.
The controllable range of flow rate with this technology is wider than that of conventional pumps, so that various drugs can be infused with a wide range of dosing adjustment.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patented in Germany, France and the United Kingdom through the European Patent Convention.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering 006002001 Biochemistry / Biophysics
Market 005007001 Electromedical and medical equipment 005007006 Laboratory equipment
NACE M.70.2.2 Business and other management consultancy activities M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering M.73.2.0 Market research and public opinion polling M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UnitedKingdom,
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2011 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments The company has been working with North American companies to develop their business opportunities in Japan in the sector of medical devices and solar systems for several years. They also provide Japanese clients with necessary support for market development in the USA as well as consultation services for investment in the USA. Languages Spoken English
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Client Country Japan
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Companies in the sector of medical, bio, pharmaceutical and scientific equipment of any size and type.
The company expects that the potential partner would be completely adopting the technology for commercialisation. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Face changing technology for videos
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in computer graphics (CG) offers an innovative face changing technology for videos. With only one picture, the person’s face can be applied to an actor’s face in a video. And then, the person becomes a movie star. It looks natural as if the person’s face was originally in the video. The technology can be used in online service such as video sharing platforms, entertainment or theme parks. The firm is seeking a partner for a licensing agreement.
Creation Date 22 April 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOKR20140320002
Details
Description Everybody dreams of being a movie star at least once in their life. However, it is not an easy thing to make it happen. Here is a technology that a Korean SME is offering to anyone who wants to experience being a movie star in a video with only one picture.
With the technology it became possible to change anybody’s face in a video with any face the user wants. And the process only requires one face picture. For example, the user can become a lead character in a movie by changing the actor’s face with his. Before the user changes the face, the video has to be pre-processed so that the new face can be integrated into the surrounding image seamlessly. Also the light effects and facial expressions will be properly reflected.
Only thing that the user has to do is just uploading one face picture. The rest of the process will be automatically done by the software. In the new video, the lengths and position of the shadows will change as the face turns just as they do in the original video, and the facial expression of the original face will also be replicated on the new face.
The firm has been researching digital human technologies including facial feature recognition. The technology is one of the results of that research. A few years ago this technology was introduced in Japan. And the firm produced a 20-minute drama with a famous Korean actor and actress in it. The reason for producing the 20-minute drama was to make the Japanese fans to experience the love story with their favorite actor. With only one face picture, Japanese fans could be in the drama and they could become one of the main characters. This was possible thanks to the innovative facial feature recognition technology, which could switch the main characters’ face to the Japanese fans’ face. It received a lot of attention from the media and was reported in news and entertainment programs. This software is applicable for virtual surgery, virtual makeup, and automatic avatar generation technologies.
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With this technology, the firm is expecting to find a partner to apply this face changing technology to content businesses. For example, when a theme park plays a video clip such as short version of transformer, one of the spectators can be a leading actor in that short video clip and enjoy it. Like this, the firm wants to expand their business areas by finding a partner with a licensing agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - Perfect reflection of light and shadow changes including facial expressions on the face - Easy and fast operation of switching faces
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korean, Japanese, American and Taiwanese patents granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002007 Computer Technology/Graphics, Meta Computing 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition 001004003 E-Publishing, Digital Content
Market 007001001 Movies, movie products and theatre operations 007001002 Amusement and recreational facilities
NACE J.59.1.2 Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities J.59.1.3 Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities R.90.0.3 Artistic creation
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Creative Industries
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought : Companies
Specific area of activity of the partner : Internet service(portal), video sharing platform, content distribution
Task to be performed: A licensing agreement
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Automatic 3D avatar generation technology
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in computer graphics (CG) offers an innovative avatar generation technology which is used in games, virtual fitting or entertainment industry. With only one face picture, the user can create a 3D avatar that accurately reflects the user’s body measurements and face. It is easy to use and has good quality. The firm is seeking a partner for a licensing agreement.
Creation Date 22 April 2015 Last Update 16 July 2015 Expiration Date 15 July 2016 Reference TOKR20140320004
Details
Description This Korean firm as a CG producer has been researching digital human technologies including facial feature recognition. The technology mentioned in the abstract is one of the results of digital human technology research. With the automatic 3D avatar generation technology, users can create a 3D avatar of themselves by uploading just one face picture and typing in body measurements. The process is as follows: 1. Upload one face picture into the software. 2. It automatically detects facial feature points such as lips, eyes, and nose. If the detected points don’t exactly match the facial features, the user can manually adjust it following the example shown on the image. 3. It automatically creates a full 3D head with the user’s face. 4. User can fine-tune the created 3D face by adjusting the size, location, and angle of eyes, lips, nose, ears, etc. 5. User can adjust body size either by typing in body measurements or moving the slider for each measurement. 6. User can select hair, clothes, shoes, accessories (glasses, hair bands, etc.), backgrounds, and avatar’s motions. 7. The avatar may be exported as a picture file or a movie file. 8. At each step of creating the avatar, user can freely rotate and zoom the camera to see the avatar more closely and from different angles. The firm is seeking a partner in ICT field for a licensing agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - Easy and convenient to use/operate - Fast producing a natural-looking full 3D avatar with just one frontal face photo - So natural as real human beings because of the eyes blinking features
Stage of Development
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Already on the market
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korean patent granted PCT pending
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002007 Computer Technology/Graphics, Meta Computing 001002011 Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment 001002016 Simulation 001004006 Visualisation, Virtual Reality
Market 007001002 Amusement and recreational facilities 007001003 Toys and electronic games 007002002 Clothing and shoe stores 007004001 Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery)
NACE J.59.1.1 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought : Companies
Specific area of activity of the partner : Game, online/offline shopping (apparel, accessories), entertainment (theme parks, promotional attractions)
Task to be performed : A licensing agreement
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Augmented-reality based virtual fitting technology with digital mirror
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in computer graphics (CG) offers an augmented-reality based virtual fitting technology to boost convenience for customers and sellers in the clothing industry. It is more time-saving, practical and effective to use for both of those groups because the technology reduces required stock and return rate, also help customers try some clothes on without going to the actual store. The firm is seeking a partner for licensing agreement or commercial agreement.
Creation Date 23 April 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOKR20140320007
Details
Description As we live in an era of rapid change, people are getting busier and busier. So people are seeking something done very fast and conveniently. Therefore, it is common to see many ready- to-eat meals, quick reservation systems, internet shopping malls with one mouse click, grocery delivery services and so on.
In the fashion industry, some people like to shop around at a mall some are don’t. Even though people shop at a mall, it might be a hassle for them to try on many clothes. Due to this reason, this Korean SME has developed a new technology which helps solve this problem. Its accumulated know-how in graphics simulation was fully utilized in developing virtual fitting system. Since realistically simulating the virtual clothes’ movement is the key in increasing the user’s acceptance of the virtual fitting technology. It enhances the customer experience and engagement by providing personalized and convenient fitting services inside and outside the stores.
The virtual fitting technology enables its users to virtually try on the clothes, and move around to see how well they fit and how good they look on them. Body measurement is done automatically and the user controls the system by gestures.
The system is composed of a motion-sensing camera, a regular camera, a large display screen, and a processing unit (PC) with the virtual fitting solution loaded onto it. When the user stands in front of the system, it measures the user’s body and virtually fit 3D clothes on the user all in less than a second. The user can change clothes by motion-selecting different clothes. As the user moves the 3D clothes will move with the user. It will bend and rotate according to the user’s movements and all the simulated movements of the clothes are based on the laws of physics, so the clothes move the way real clothes move fitted on the user.
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The technology is an innovative retail and marketing solution for fashion brands and retailers. Therefore, the firm would like to contact with apparel companies, large retail chains for a licensing agreement or commercial agreement with technical assistance such as technical consultancy.
Advantages and Innovations - Automatic, precise, and fast body measuring (3D body generation in less than 1 second with 95% accuracy) - Real time cloth simulation - Realistic virtual 3D clothes - Natural simulation of the clothes that reflects the user’s movement real-time. (Bone tracking delay: less than 0.001 second) - Possible for fitting comparison and share - Easy to use database production and management software - It can connect to a mobile payment app and software
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002007 Computer Technology/Graphics, Meta Computing 001002011 Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment 001002016 Simulation 001004006 Visualisation, Virtual Reality 009001007 Optical Technology related to measurements
Market 007001002 Amusement and recreational facilities 007002002 Clothing and shoe stores 007004001 Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery) 009003002 Advertising and public relations
NACE J.59.1.1 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought : Companies
Specific area of activity of the partner : Fashion (apparel/accessories) retailers.
Task to be performed : Licensing agreement for technology transfer or commercial agreement with technical assistance such as technical consultancy
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Physics simulation graphic engine for mobile platforms
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in computer graphics (CG) offers an innovative physics simulation engine for mobile platforms. It is for physics simulation of fluid, cloth, particle, etc. and run by using limited resources of a mobile device. The firm is seeking companies such as mobile device manufacturers or mobile game developers for a licensing agreement.
Creation Date 22 April 2015 Last Update 21 July 2015 Expiration Date 20 July 2016 Reference TOKR20140320008
Details
Description This technology developed by this Korean software SME, physics simulation for mobile platforms, allows complicated simulations which traditionally required great amount of hardware resources to be run on the limited resources of mobile platforms. Materials that can be simulated include fluid, particle, cloth and so on.
The technology is an advanced mobile physics engine package optimized for mobile platforms. With this, users can easily integrate physics-based effects such as fluid and particles into user interface in applications. It is comprised of 7 different kinds of simulation engines and they are as follows: 1. Fluid simulation engine 2. Particle simulation engine 3. Cloth simulation engine 4. Hair/fur simulation engine 5. Paper simulation engine 6. Elastic body simulation engine 7. Depth illusion rendering engine
It is highly optimized for mobile platforms, and utilizes both CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) resources efficiently for maximum performance with minimum power consumption.
The firm is seeking companies such as mobile device manufacturers or mobile game developers for a licensing agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - Enables mobile devices to run physics-based graphic simulations traditionally available only on workstations and servers
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- Minimized computing resource requirements - Low power consumption
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korea pantent granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002004 Computer Games 001002007 Computer Technology/Graphics, Meta Computing 001002016 Simulation 001002018 User Interfaces, Usability 001004006 Visualisation, Virtual Reality
Market 002002003 Graphics software 007001003 Toys and electronic games
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought : Companies
Specific area of activity of the partner : Smartphone manufacturers, mobile game/application/user interface(UI)/user experience(UX) developers.
Task to be performed : Partner companies will license simulation engines. In addition, partner companies might commission this firm to modify the simulation technology according to their needs. (Licensing agreement)
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Cyclic Fluidized Anaerobic Reactor (CFAR) to produce biogas
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in water treatment and air purification technology is offering a cyclic fluidized anaerobic reactor (CFAR) to produce biogas. The technology is used to treat fluctuation of inlet load and refractory organic compounds in the waste water. The cost of building this system is relatively reasonable. Additionally, it is easy to operate and maintain. The company is looking for a partner for a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 03 June 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TOKR20140610003
Details
Description This technology is about a wastewater disposal device which produces energy source of biogas by disposing medium and high concentration organic wastewater. To be more specific it is about cyclic fluidized anaerobic reactor (CFAR) that manages high concentrated organic waste-water, industrial waste-water and waste-water obtained from food waste treatment. Using centrifugal force, original waste-water and recycled water flowing into the reactor can be treated effectively.
Usually, an influent distributor is used in all of the anaerobic reactors, as an essential device for increasing contact rate between microorganisms in sludge layers and influential waste, has many problems lowering processing rate and maintenance due to accumulation of the scale inside the pipe of influential distributor.
The centrifugal force is generated at the bottom of the reactor and anaerobic sludge is mixed continuously in the middle of the reactor with original waste-water and recycled water. This makes a high-efficiency anaerobic reactor because it can solve the problem of declining of efficiency and high maintenance cost that the current influential distributor has. The problem comes from due to formation of waterway, short-connection and drifting. It uses cross flow contact type between filter layer and centrifugal mixed flow, which can improve efficiency. Also, it can improve breaking microbial aggregating particles formed in the filter layer. Furthermore, the breakaway particles and liquidity microbial particles are circularly contacting each other. Accordingly, there is no need for influential distributors as well as big- sized filters. The structure of this system is very simple, and it is easy to operate and install since siphon phenomenon of re-circular water is applied to the system. For this reason, it costs less for installation and maintenance compared to the existing ones.
The company is looking for a partner for a commercial agreement with technical assistance
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such as assembly, engineering, technical consultancy, quality control or maintenance.
Advantages and Innovations - Low maintenance cost and installation fee - Highly efficient - effectively decompose and process influent waste as anaerobic sludge - Simple structure - Easy to operate and maintain - Economical price
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korean patent granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 004005012 Energy from wastewater 004010 Biogas and anerobic digestion (AD) 010004005 Industrial Water Treatment 010004011 Wastewater Recycling
Market 006005010 Other alternative energy 006005015 Biomass and Biofuels 006010001 Oil, gas and coal 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
NACE E.38.2.1 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste E.38.2.2 Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : Companies - Specific area of activity of the partner : Wastewater treatment and bio-energy field - Task to be performed : Commercial agreement with technical assistance such as assembly, engineering, technical consultancy, quality control or maintenance
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Laser type automatic guided vehichle system for indoor and outdoor complex logistics
Summary
A Korean SME has developed a customized designing solution of AGV (automatic guided vehicle) system. This solution is used for designing optimal condition for installing the path of AGV. Depending on the condition of a client’s working environment, it can determine which AGV product is the most suitable application for certain environment. The company is looking for a company which requires logistics in their factories for applying this technology for technical cooperation.
Creation Date 19 January 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150119001
Details
Description Reduction of the cost and improve in productivity became an essential aspect of the competing industrial site. Therefore, the need of using Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) has increased in order to eliminate an error, reduce the cost of labor and improve the productivity efficiency in the factory, hospitals, warehouse and logistics and so on. The Korean SME which specializes in developing AGV system provides one of the most innovative AGV roadmap designing solution to clients in order to improve the clients’ productivity.
The company would like to collaborate with a partner which possess below technology in the field of material handling industry : 1. Measuring programme. - In order to realize the data for controlling the AGV system, the company(partner) can do the programming for measuring the distance value and position coordinated value which can be calculated by Laser Scanner. For example, the programme can convert data(Layout) in AutoCAD file to programme to be controlled for drive motor 2. Simulation programme. - It can help to calculate for quantities of AGV estimated through data for curve angle(radius), travel speed & track time 3. In view of calculation for curve path of AGV 1) Calculation program for curve angle according to variation of speed of AGV 2) Calculation program for curve angle according to variation of traveling distance of AGV
Depending on the clients’ working environment, it can suggest various kinds of AGV solution which would not damage the surrounding environment such as the floor and would suggest most cost effective solution. The CEO and the engineer of this company has many years of experience working in European or US AGV companies, so they have a deep understanding of
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the European and US AGV system. The company is already experienced in cooperating in oversea market, and they are now looking for a partner in European countries for technical cooperation with adaptation to specific needs.
Advantages and Innovations - Easy operation with PLC (Programme Logic Control) - Provides optimal service without damaging the working environment such as damaging floor and so on. - It provides customized service - It can be applied to any kinds of light weight product to heavy equipment - It can be applied to any kinds of industries such as logistics, papers, pharmaceutics, manufacturing fields and so on - It uses laser scanner to improve the performance - prompt calculating process that eliminates an error of commanding the motor - Uses simulation programme in order to provide most efficient solution without paying extra cost - After one time calculating process, the AGV system automatically navigates the direction and can even ride the curve section at fast speed - Compared to the existing technology, it is cheaper to install
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 002004 Plant Design and Maintenance 002008006 Traffic Engineering / Control Systems 002011002 System and transportation
Market 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 008001017 Industrial chemicals 008002007 Other industrial automation 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery
NACE C.29.1.0 Manufacture of motor vehicles C.30.9.9 Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Automotive, Transport and Logistics
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2011 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : companies - Specific area of activity of the partner : aerospace, aeronautics, oil and gas, large industrial facilities, automotive, chemical, food and beverage, commercial print, newspaper, paper, pharmaceutical, warehouse and distribution, hospital and manufacturing sectors. - Task to be performed : technical cooperation with adaptation to specific needs
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Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Next generation 3D surround sound solution for cinema
Summary
A Korean SME has developed a “cinema audio processor” which has ability to provide 32 channels. This was applied to various theatres and concert halls. It is loaded with encoder for compressing 32 channels and decoder for playing the sound. It maintains the sound quality close to its original sources, and it is compatible with any kinds of cinema. The company is looking for partners for technical cooperation, licensing, manufacturing and joint venture agreement.
Creation Date 22 January 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150122002
Details
Description There are very few 3D surround sound providers around the world, but this Korean SME has developed an innovative 3D sound solution that is convertible to every existing speaker in the world and can be customize into specific needs. The company also obtained various patents in order to be competitive in the world market. Currently, most of the 3D sound providing cinema has speakers at 5 different locations (upper, lower, left, right and front side). The sound will be summed up and creates stereophonic sound. This system is called 5.1 channel surround sound solution. The Korean SME can provide the most original sound to audience by providing 5.1 to 31.1 channel surround solution. The core competitiveness of this company is that it has codec technology which can compress the sound into digital signal. In addition, the company has decoding technology which can decode the sound up to 64 channel. These technologies can be immediately applied to the current existing market. This solution can be adapted to 7.1 channel, 11.1 channel or even twice more channel, and by doing so; the audience can listen to 6 times more liveliness surround sound. This technology can be applied to any kinds of cinema, concert halls, and galleries and so on. The system with software (encoding technology) and hardware (decoder and player) solution was already installed at 14 theatres and 4 concert halls in South Korea. The company is looking for a partner for technical cooperation by testing of new application, joint venture, licensing and manufacturing agreement with transfer of knowledge in new raw materials.
Advantages and Innovations - The maximum channel that the existing audio processor can realize is up to 11.1 channel, but this system can be realized at 32 channel Format -The audience can listen to more detailed sound -It can freely modify 3D format and use matrix function for different channels -Existing 3D sound providing companies require cinema to purchase specific speakers in order to use the 3D sound solution, but this company’s solution is compatible to any kinds of speakers so the cinema does not have to purchase another speaker to install the 3D sound.
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-The technology is cost effective and provides high quality sound with close to its original sources.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001001002 Digital Systems, Digital Representation 001005011 Description to Sound and Music Computing 003007 Sound Engineering/Technology
Market 001001003 Radio and TV broadcasting and other related equipment 002007006 Other system software 007001001 Movies, movie products and theatre operations 009003006 Media related services
NACE J.59.2.0 Sound recording and music publishing activities M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2011 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : Companies - Specific area of activity of the partner : audio related companies which have connection with local cinema, theatres, galleries, concert halls, audio provider to automobile or airplane, surround sounder developing companies, headphone developing companies - Task to be performed: knowledge transfer with licensing agreement, technical cooperation with testing of new application, joint venture to enter EU market, manufacturing agreement with transfer of knowledge in new raw materials such as headphone developing and so on
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Mobile contract system (eform solution)
Summary
A Korean company has developed a mobile contract system (eform solution). It enables sales- persons to carry only smart pads with product information catalogues. The company’s eForm solution helps corporates to save time on business process, enhance sales productivity and eliminate paper usage. This solution will be used in insurance, bank, finance, telecommunication, education and so forth. The company is looking for a partner for licensing agreement and financial agreement.
Creation Date 03 February 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150203001
Details
Description This Korean company is a leading SME in the software development which has a global sales representatives not only in the USA but also in Asia Pacific regions. This company's eform solution digitalizes and automates any kinds of paper works and sales business process for any sites. It enables companies to gather and transmit data faster than ever, and facilitate straight through processing company paper works into digitalized works.
Working with the paper documents could be a waste, however, this innovative technology is an environmentally friendly technology that does not require any additional papers. Because it automatically saves the raw data into its management system, eform reduces manual works from collecting information and transmitting the statistical data.
It basically helps companies to save their cost on managing paper based documents individually and reduce complicated sales business cycle. Instead of carrying paper materials, what sales employees needed are carrying their smart pad to meet customer. Therefore this technology and solution can be utilized in finance, bank, insurance, telecommunication carrier, hospital, educational institutions, public offices and so forth.
The company has developed and made a good process of a completed version of eform solution for several smart pads. eform Server will provide a few key features as followings
- Fast form creation with visual form generator - Various control components like text box/ radio button/ check button, signature, search field, correlation and calculation - Governancing between mobile devices - Encryption for personal information - Visual workflow as optional
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- Timestamp solution as optional
In order to enter the European market, the company is looking for a partner for licensing agreement and financial agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Compared to the existing working environment, it could reduce the paper usage. It is an environmentally friendly technology.
Without this eform, people have to manually insert all the data into computer system, but by using this eform, the data could be directly inserted into the system and could generate statistical data. Furthermore, it maximizes accuracy of processing and managing information.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002019 Electronic Signature 001002022 Smart Appliances 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 002004001 OCR (optical character recognition) 002004004 Other scanning related (including optical mark sensing and image processing) 002007007 Applications software 002007008 Business and office 002007009 Home
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities K.64.1.1 Central banking M.73.2.0 Market research and public opinion polling P.85.6.0 Educational support activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1999 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type and activity of partner sought : Company/ Research Institute/ University Specific area of activity of the partner : ICT Task to be performed : Licensing Agreement, Financial Resources
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Financial agreement
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Technology Offer
Access control system using the radio-frequency identification (RFID) card and finger vein recognition
Summary
A Korean SME has developed an access control system using RFID card and finger vein recognition method. This system can monitor the access condition in real time, save the labor attendant data and can send the information remotely using the network system. This system does not require a serial number for each person. Using vein recognition, it recognize the finger vein within 1.5 ~ 2 seconds. The company is looking for licensing, technical or commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 26 March 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150326001
Details
Description The company is one of the leading companies of providing BIM service in Korea. They are strong in research and development of Building Information Modeling system and are closely working with the clients to promptly respond to the error and update new version. This company has recently developed an innovative access control system using the RFID card and finger vein recognition. The system could be interlinked with CCTV, TV monitor, turnstile gate, automatic door, crossing gate, electronic display, 13.56Mhz RFID reader, 125Khz RFID reader, 900Mhz RFID reader and other all kinds of sensors (i.e. Motion, temperature, humidity, wind, wind velocity). The key feature of this technology is that the vein recognition is sensed within 1.5~2 seconds which is faster than the existing sensors. The company is looking for licensing agreement, technical cooperation with adaptation to specific needs and commercial agreement with technical assistance for maintenance.
Advantages and Innovations -Fast vein recognition (1.5 ~ 2 seconds) -Could be interlinked with various external devices -Able to monitor employees or laborer’s access condition -Possible for effective and efficient human resource management -Improve in laborer’s and employee’s productivity
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status
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Patents granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001002020 Building Automation Software 001003009 Quality Management System 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation)
Market 002002001 CAD/CAM, CAE systems 008002001 Energy management 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 009007008 Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems 009007009 Construction companies
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.3 Computer facilities management activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
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Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 2000 Turnover 100 - 250M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: companies - Specific area of activity of the partner: security system, building management - Task to be performed: licensing agreement, technical cooperation with adaptation to specific needs and commercial agreement with technical assistance for maintenance.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Construction management system
Summary
A Korean SME has developed a construction management system which could efficiently and promptly manage the construction project. The feature of this system is that it assists various stakeholders to communicate fluently with one single communication tool. Ordering organization, architects, constructors and partners could promptly and accurately communicate and follow up the construction process.The company is looking for license agreement.
Creation Date 26 March 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150326002
Details
Description The company is one of the leading companies of providing BIM (Building Information Modeling) service in Korea. They are strong in research and development of Building Information Modeling system and are closely working with the clients to promptly respond to the error and update new version. The system is web based service which can be used anytime, anywhere and whenever they want. This tool includes a systematic life cycle of construction from planning, designing, constructing, testing and operating. In addition, it also enables to manage the contract, design, purchased materials, cost of construction, quality, safety and so on. Using this innovative communication tool, it will allow stakeholders to strengthen their cooperation by communicating fluently and making efficient decision. In addition, this tool can store knowledge and know-how of construction. The tool can also interlink with webcam and mobile to make the complex construction management simple. The company is looking for a partner in the field of construction for licensing this system.
Advantages and Innovations -It can monitor the entire construction cycle from planning to operating -It is web based system which can be used anytime, anywhere and whenever they want -It can be interlinked with webcam and mobile to make complex construction management very simple -It saves all the know-how, knowledge and trial and error of the construction -It has messenger, PIMS (Personal Information Management System) functions -Sharing all the information regarding to the construction project enables various stakeholders to make prompt decision, efficient cooperation and save time and cost. -The existing technology only provides programmes targeting architects or constructors, and there is no system that links these two parties. However, this is a comprehensive system that could interlink the architects and constructors to communicate with each other more efficiently and effectively. -Therefore, it is an innovative solution that interlinks various stakeholders to communicate with
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each other with one single source. - For this reason, it eventually reduces the time and the cost of communications between the different parties.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation) 002006015 Management of construction process & life
Market 009007007 Engineering and consulting services related to construction 009007009 Construction companies
NACE F.41.1.0 Development of building projects F.43.9.9 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 2000 Turnover 250 - 500M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Companies - Specific area of activity of the partner: construction related - Task to be performed : licensing agreement
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Eco-friendly synthetic method of dimethyl carbonate(DMC)
Summary
A Korean research institution researching on catalytic technology has developed a new synthesis process that is called 'Preparing method of DMC(Dimethly Carbonate)', which is environment-friendly with high productivity. It is expected to reduce production expenses by the use of urea which is an inexpensive organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH2)‐. The institute is looking to enter into licensing agreements to find ways to commercialize this technology.
Creation Date 01 April 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150401001
Details
Description DMC is an organic compound used for polycarbonate, solvent and also MTBE (Methyl tertiary- butyl ether) which is the most popular fuel additive. The 'Eco-friendly synthetic method of DMC' is an innovative invention which enhances DMC yield from 65% to 85% using CO≧. Previous technologies are toxic with expensive raw materials like as an Ethylene Oxide, and causes various by-products. However, the ‘Preparing method of DMC’ uses an inexpensive raw material, CO≧ from the Urea. And it re-uses ammonia produced from this process, on the Urea synthesis process. To produce 1 ton of DMC, it consumes 0.5 ton of CO≧. With high reliability on thermal decomposition up to 350≧, it approaches a high yield of DMC. The institution is looking to enter into licensing agreements.
Advantages and Innovations - Enhanced 85% DMC yield compared to existing technologies' 65% DMC yield. - Reduced production expenses using inexpensive raw material, CO≧ - Eco-friendly process - Reduced waste products by re-using Ammonia - High reliability on thermal decomposition up to 350≧
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patents granted
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Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002007009 Materials Handling Technology (solids, fluids, gases) 004002010 Other energy related machinery
Market 006001004 Chemicals and materials 006005010 Other alternative energy
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1987 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
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No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The institute is looking for companies who is interested in licensing agreement to commercialize this technology. - Environmental companies to (co)develop the method and commercialize it - Owners that interested in making eco-friendly DMC - Suppliers and manufacturers of DMC - Task to be performed by the partner sought: further development and research, testing, validation - Specific area of activity of the partner: Introduction of China market, or global providers, developers Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Restoration technology for uneven settlement of the structures
Summary
A Korean SME specializing in the field of innovative construction materials has developed a technology which restores uneven settlement of the structures with high precision. This technology guarantees good durability and high quality of the buildings. It also saves time on construction and has no limitation on the size of the structures. The company is looking for an European partner for a licensing agreement or a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 16 April 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150416001
Details
Description The technology that this Korean SME is introducing is called D-ROG technology. D-ROG stands for digitized restoring on grout. When some problems occur on the foundation ground while constructing or using a building structure, which is called uneven settlement of structures, it is impossible to proceed to the next step of the construction. In this case, the technology can be applied to restore the uneven settlement of the structures. It strengthens the ground and prevents from re-subsidence.
Outstanding advantage of this technology is that it is a quick and precise restoration, not affecting structures themselves as well as those in adjacent area by making cracks, etc. during construction. In order to reinforce the ground, grout material should be permeated, consolidated, injected into the foundation ground. Between the reinforced ground and the foundation structure, through immersion tube this grout material will be injected with uniform pressure and successfully the structure will be restored in the end.
The technology includes injection of high tech grouts (utilizing injection effects such as permeation, compaction and fracture) into the bottom of the base by establishing a number of injection tubes in order to get strengthened ground, and restoration of the structure by injections multi-sourced, with circulation and repetition, with even pressure gained between the strengthened ground and base structure.
The company is looking for an European partner for a licensing agreement or a commercial agreement with technical assistance such as engineering or technical consultancy.
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Advantages and Innovations - Highly accurate restoration to millimeter scale through automatically controlled system and equipment. - Simple work procedures and high-tech measurement technology. - Safe method that does not affect neighboring structures at all. - Semi-permanent material without expansion problems - Ultrafine particle powder (1300≧/g) - Materials have high in strength and durability - Low pressure permeated injection - Small areas can be done as well
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korean patent granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction 002006018 Construction methods and equipment 002007002 Building materials 002007005 Composite materials
Market 009007004 Distribution of building products and systems 009007008 Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems 009007009 Construction companies
NACE C.23.3.2 Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay C.23.6.1 Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes F.43.2.9 Other construction installation F.43.9.9 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : Companies - Specific area of activity of the partner : construction companies which specialize in ground improvement and grout materials - Task to be performed : A licensing agreement for technology transfer or a commercial agreement with technical consultancy to sell their technology overseas
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Smart Scope System for smart phones which could send images interlinking with the SNS(Social Networking Service)
Summary
A Korean SME which has developed a microscope for mobile phones also developed a system to control all the images including user interface. The system is easy to use and has user friendly interface. Specially, it shows the selected distance in the image in real-time, so people can easily check the distance that they want. The company is looking for a partner for licensing agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance, or for financial resources.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150416003
Details
Description The smart scope system that this Korean SME has developed can control the microscope which takes images and magnifies an object mounted on a portable device such as smart phones. Also, actual distance of the selected areas in the image can be measure in real time. The control section of the system has several modules, which are communication module, UI process module, setting module, operation module and control module. All these modules are for images to be shown on the display according to the conditions which are set by a user. Also, specific distance that a user wants to measure can be displayed in real time. Users can take images easily with a user friendly interface, adjust or modify the images, save and send them to somebody else. There is an app in the Google play store or the App store where people can download the app for free. But the professional version is available with a fee which enables more accurate measurements at micro scale. The company is looking for a partner for licensing agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance such as technical consultancy. Also, it needs financial resources to enter an European market. The incentive for the prospective investor is that this app has a broad range of possibility to apply into various market. As this app could be applied to beauty sector, medical sector and education sector, the prospective investor may expect to have high return of investment.
Advantages and Innovations -User-friendly interface -Application offered (both free or charge and with a fee(professional version))
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-Easy and simple to operate (taking, modifying, saving and transmitting the images) -High magnification (offers high-resolution images) -Specific distance that a user wants to measure can be displayed in real time
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Korean patent granted
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 002009024 Measurement devices 002010006 Guidance and control 009001007 Optical Technology related to measurements 009003 Electronic measurement systems
Market 002006006 Databases and on-line information services 002007007 Applications software 002007015 Integrated software 007005005 Education and educational products and materials 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment
NACE C.27.9.0 Manufacture of other electrical equipment G.46.5.2 Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities P.85.3.1 General secondary education
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Companies, public institutes - Specific area of activity of the partner: IT application developer which targets the medical sector, education sectors or beauty sectors or optical suppliers - Task to be performed: Licensing agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance such as technical consultancy or financial investment
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Financial agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Supercapacitor with multi-functional smart grid solutions
Summary
A Korean SME, one of the leading supercapacitor manufacturers in Korea, is well-prepared for providing cutting-edge smart grid or power back-up solutions. In contrast to the second batteries, supercapacitor can demonstrate its durablity with over 500,000 cycles, high power output with low ESR (Equivalent Seriel Resistance) and flexible applicabilities in various “power” industries. The firm is looking for partners to execute technical cooperation.
Creation Date 24 April 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150424001
Details
Description Developing environmentally friendly and efficient energy storage system is an ongoing issue for its manufacturers. Yet, since the existing secondary batteries have not overcome the following six disadvantages, solving this issue is not an easy puzzle.
- Too much dependence upon the chemical combination within the internal parts of electrodes. - Low power density with difficulties of physical ion absorption and desorption - Too long charging time - Low charging and discharging efficiency - Environmentally harmful - Short shelf life
To overcome these disadvantages, the firm has developed the super-capacitor, which can be largely categorized into two types: EDLC(Electric Double Layer Capacitor), P-EDLC(a hybrid capacitor). Although not perfect, super-capacitor technology can complement the six disadvantages mentioned above by providing the following eight features.
- Not only chemical but also physical ion absorption and desorption are possible on the surface of the electrodes. While they are only possible physically for EDLC, they are physically and chemically made for P-EDLC. That is why P-EDLC is called a hybrid capacitor. - Power density is high. Respective power density for EDLC and P-EDLC is higher than that of the secondary batteries, ranging from 2 to 3 kW/kg and 1 to 2 kW/kg. - Short charging time - High charging and discharging efficiency(90 to 95%). - Environmentally-friendly - Semi-permanent shelf life, allowing over 500,000 and 100,000 cycles respectively for EDLC and P-EDLC. - While operating temperature range is -40°C ~ 65°C in terms of the EDLC for rated 2.5V, 2.7V
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and 3.0V, it is -25°C ~ 60°C for P-EDLC. Since operating temperature is wide, high power and reliable performance are achieved. - Battery replacement is possible.
The company is looking for partners for the technical cooperation for the following specific areas : Smart Grid, Smart Meter, Smart Home, UPS, Automotive, Renewable Energy, Battery, Energy Storage etc.
Advantages and Innovations - Exceedingly outstanding power performance overcoming the technological drawbacks of the second batteries - Energy efficiency utilizing one-tenth of the energy consumed by the second batteries and power density - High power delivery 10 times higher than that of the batteries due to low ESR - Reliable operating temperature range - Semi-permanent shelf life - Free of environmental harm
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted,Copyright
Profile Origin CIP
Keywords
Technology 001006005 Magnetic and superconductory materials/devices 001006009 Peripherals Technologies (Mass Data Storage, Displays)
Market 003002 Batteries 003003 Power Supplies 003004003 Other electronics related equipment 006001001 Storage and transportation 006005010 Other alternative energy
NACE C.27.2.0 Manufacture of batteries and accumulators
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1999 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought : Company (B2B) - Specific area of activity of the partner: Smart Grid, Smart Meter, Smart Home, UPS, Automotive, Renewable Energy, Battery, Energy Storage etc. - Task to be performed: Technical cooperation with joint further development, testing of new applications or adaptation to specific needs
Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Drag and drop software to build your own supervison control and data acquisition - SCADA
Summary
A Luxembourg based company has developed a software solution for the control and monitoring of heterogeneous equipment. Based on Microsoft Visio, the software allows to design any complex system with a simple drag-and-drop operation and to compile the drawings into client-server solution. The company offers its know-how to companies that need a single supervision system. The cooperation is envisaged under technical cooperation agreement and/or commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 03 March 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOLU20150130001
Details
Description Nowadays, companies in the process industry are more and more dealing with complex and heterogeneous equipment in terms of operating software, communication protocols, languages, … This situation leads to the increase of different monitoring and control software (generally closed and property of the manufacturer of the equipment), and thus a loss in the quality of the control of the process.
To overcome this issue, a Luxembourg company has developed an easy to configure software based on Microsoft Visio. With an extensive library of the most common device drivers, the user can design large and complex systems and generate a single user interface allowing monitoring and controlling of any equipment.
Within Microsoft Visio, the user selects the right equipment in the library, draws the connection between equipment and builds the complete system with a simple drag and drop. The user can define as many systems as necessary by simply adding one tab in Visio.
Primarily designed for the telecom industry, the company is offering its know-how to any company dealing with the supervision of numerous and heterogeneous remote equipment, such as wind farms, greenhouses, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) in buildings, …
Commercial agreement with technical assistance is offered to companies already operating complex system and which want to implement a single supervision tool. Alternatively, the company also offers technical cooperation agreement for companies willing to adapt the tool to its specific needs.
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Advantages and Innovations Supervision systems are often embbeded and proprietary softwares linked to the producer of equipment. There is no solution on the market that can be easily developped and integrated with heterogeneous equipment. The company has developped a simple software which allows to build a supervision dashboard with drag and drop operation to monitor the status and alerts on every single equipment of a system.
Cooperates with heterogeneous equipment
Extensive library of device driver protocol of the most well-known suppliers on the market (Cisco, Newtec, …)
No programming is necessary. Automation and macros, alarm and scheduled actions supported with wizard assistant.
The system needs very narrow network bandwidth to transfer its information to the graphical user interface (GUI) workstation.
Same GUI experience for all operators
Analog and digital equipment are fully compatible with the solution.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002018 User Interfaces, Usability 001002020 Building Automation Software 001005013 Communications Protocols, Interoperability
Market 002003 Specialised Turnkey Systems 002005006 Data I/O devices 002007003 Operating systems and utilities
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2001 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country Luxembourg
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought company dealing with supervision of numerous and heterogeneous remote equipment, such as wind farms, greenhouses, HVAC in buildings, … Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500
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Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
System for communication between USB modem and router's RJ-45 WAN port
Summary
An R&D unit from North-East Poland with wide experience in the field of wireless telecommunications has developed a system for communication between USB modem and router's RJ-45 WAN port that enables Internet connection sharing to router with WAN port with RJ-45 plug using wireless Internet modem with USB plug. The invention is currently under laboratory tests. The R&D unit is looking for research and technical cooperation for further joint development or licensing agreement.
Creation Date 29 September 2014 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOPL20140929001
Details
Description The Polish research and development unit actively operating in the field of wireless communications has developed a new way of communication between USB modem and router. The described invention solves problem of incompatibility of USB modem to the router without USB port. There is already known a devise for development of mobile phone modem, by which data transfer can be easily established, using data transfer services in mobile networks. This allows the user to easily obtain settings of data transfer services, without requiring deep knowledge of the issues related to data transmission services and mobile phone network functions. However, there are also routers having in its specification USB port, which allows maintenance and getting connection from the service provider from wireless Internet USB modem. This could be a problem for already existing devices but not for the one offered. The invention also allows the use of a simple home router to get Internet connection via wireless Internet modem and sharing this connection in home network. The R&D unit is interested in establishing the cooperation in the form of licence agreement in order to implement the idea in telecommunications sector. The R&D unit would also like to establish a long term research or technical cooperation in case of the possibility of the know- how improvement or development.
Advantages and Innovations The innovation lies in the development of a technology that enables Internet connection from a USB modem to a router which doesn’t have a USB port in its specification. Thanks to this, it is possible to use simple home router in order to get Internet connection which is not offered by existing products.
Stage of Development
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Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001004005 Modems and multiplexers
NACE J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University
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Year Established 1999 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Polish Client Country Poland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought • Type of partner sought: Internet service provider or manufacturer of IT equipment • Specific area of activity of the partner: telecommunications or data communications • Task to be performed: construction and testing prototype
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
LED screen control system
Summary
An R&D unit from North-East Poland with wide experience in the field of electronical equipment has developed a system enabling to control an LED screen in real time using any programmable device equipped with Bluetooth module. The invention is currently under laboratory tests. The R&D unit is looking for research and technical cooperation for further joint development or licensing agreement.
Creation Date 29 April 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TOPL20150429001
Details
Description The Polish research and development unit actively operating in the field of electronical equipment has developed a system enabling to control a LED screen in a real time using any programmable device equipped with Bluetooth module. This invention relates to development of system controlling one LED screen that can work in two modes: in playback mode of application stored on SD card that had previously been sent to control unit and in display in real time mode where the image would be sent by the controller-to- date to the control module. The LED screen control system has a block construction in which individual modules are suitably connected to each other. System according to the invention provides an opportunity to use display for many different purposes, among others: advertising, information, education, entertainment purposes depending on capabilities of control application written for a controller. The R&D unit is interested in establishing the cooperation in the form of licence agreement in order to implement the idea in electronics sector. The R&D unit would also like to establish a long term research or technical cooperation in case of the possibility of the know-how improvement or development.
Advantages and Innovations The advantages of this invention over existing products include: - extending range of possible applications of diode display, - allowing the control via any other device equipped with Bluetooth module, - enabling the creation of variety of control applications, which opportunities are not limited by the display driver, - adaptation of the screen to perform various functions.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
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IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status The patent has been applied for in Poland.
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001001002 Digital Systems, Digital Representation 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems 001006007 Optical Networks and Systems
Market 003001008 Display panels
NACE C.27.9.0 Manufacture of other electrical equipment
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established
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1999 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken Polish Client Country Poland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought • Type of partner sought: company dedicated to control machinery and equipment or advertising • Specific area of activity of the partner: electronics, industrial automation, mechatronics • Task to be performed: building a prototype, further development of the invention
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Pressure switch with capacitive transmitter
Summary
A Romanian company has developed a special product which can be used in the automation of agricultural greenhouses to control air pressure between the roof sheets. The pressure switch is based on a capacitive transmitter that allows it to control pressure down to 2-5 mbar. The Romanian company is seeking for industrial partners to exploit the patent applied for product (license agreement) and to manufacture the pressure switch on large scale.
Creation Date 21 May 2015 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TORO20150521002
Details
Description The pressure switch with capacitive transmitter element, based on a capacitive type sensor mounted between two circular metal plates, is placed face to face on a textolit support (where one of the wirings is fixed and grounded) and the second reinforcement can move parallel to the first under the action of an elastic membrane, made of thin rubber, ensuring the transformation of the area into a small piston, so that the force that pushes the mobile armature is proportional to pressure, thus obtaining a condenser that has a capacitance that is inversely proportional with the measured pressure. The device was tested in laboratory conditions at a Romanian research institute and on field, as agricultural greenhouse automation equipment. The pressure switch with capacitive transmitter represents the subject of a Romanian patent due to be granted. The partner sought is an SME willing to exploit the patent applied for product (license agreement) and to manufacture the pressure switch on large scale.
Advantages and Innovations - sensitive to small pressure variations of 2-5 mbar; - direct control without intermediate deck for equipments that compensate up to 1kW pressure; - the device supply is made directly with 220V, without intermediate circuits (adapters, transformers, switching sources); - simple and easy to manufacture. The support element for the construction of the pressure switch can be the the wiring, so that the device may be incorporated in a complex automation product; - low production costs and technological needs; The pressure switch is designed for use in industrial automation as part of a low air pressure control in 2.5 mBar.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
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IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Pattent applied for at the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks. IP protection at national level - Romania.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 009001009 Sensor Technology related to measurements 009003 Electronic measurement systems
Market 003004002 Components testing equipment 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Agrofood
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country Romania
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: SME - Specific area of activity of the partner: electronics - Task to be performed by the partner sought: - the licensee will manufacture (assemble & engineer) the product, with technical consultancy offered by the Romanian company. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
The Serbian laboratory has developed technology for diamond coatings synthesis on cutting and drilling tools of various substrate materials
Summary
The Serbian laboratory has developed technology for diamond coatings synthesis on cutting and drilling tools of various substrate materials. Diamond coating synthesis can be applied on planar and cylindrical substrates. The use of diamond coatings result in energy saving, wear reduction, and performance improvement. The laboratory is looking for business collaboration in form of commercial agency agreement with technical assistance, financial agreement or technical cooperation agreement
Creation Date 15 May 2014 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TORS20140515001
Details
Description The Serbian laboratory has developed technology for diamond coatings synthesis on cutting and drilling tools of various substrate materials. A protective diamond tool-coating is chemically driven process. It is achieved by a hot filament chemical vapor deposition method from various gaseous atmospheres. The technology consists of a classic thermal method supported by CO2 laser, in order to take advantages of both methods. Diamond coating synthesis can be applied on planar and cylindrical substrates. The use of coatings gives rise to numerous areas of energy saving, wear reduction, and performance improvement. For example, the use of coatings can eliminate the need to use a vacuum furnace by allowing brazing to be performed in air. The laboratory is looking for business collaboration in form of commercial agency agreement with technical assistance, financial agreement or technical cooperation agreement
Advantages and Innovations Protective diamond coatings are a technology developed to enhance hardness and wear performances of industrial cutting and drilling tools. Tool life can be extended by up to 50% or cutting rates can be increased by 50%. Using a diamond coating also enhance the tool protrusion for faster, cleaner cutting. Additionally, improved cutting performances could be used to reduce tool power consumption.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
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IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007015 Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
Market 008001015 Other speciality materials
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249
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Year Established 1961 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country Serbia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial plants or R&D institution Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Musical instrument digital interface (MIDI-) based controllers
Summary
A Serbian research institute created a technology based on development of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) based controllers. A specific kind of an electronic musical instrument based on the MIDI standard, laser harp, was implemented. Innovative aspects includes changing the sound of the notes being played using foot switches and the possibility to connect to external MIDI controllers. They are interested in commercial agreements with technical assistance and technical cooperation.
Creation Date 22 January 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TORS20150122001
Details
Description A well-known Serbian research institute has created a technology that includes development of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) based controllers like keyboards, string, wind or drum and percussion controllers.
As an example a specific version of an electronic musical instrument based on the MIDI standard, laser harp, has been implemented. In analogy with the plucking of the strings of a harp, laser beams are intended to be blocked to produce sounds. Players can change sound (patch) of the notes being played as well as the arrangement of the notes in the beam fan using two footswitches. The laser harp can be connected to various, external MIDI, so wide range of additional sound parameters could be controlled as well.
The laser harp consists of an array of beams organized in a fan arrangement. The "brain" of the laser harp is a programmable system-on-chip (PSoC 5LP). Its analog and digital resources have been used for data acquisition, digital to analog conversion, USB communication etc. Actually, only one laser module has been used. Multiple beams are obtained by demultiplexing the source beam in time. It is achieved using the galvanometer mirror that changes its position very fast and reflects the source beam. PSoC 5LP is programmed to enable and synchronize laser blanking, galvanometer mirror positioning, reading of sensors and tasters and USB communication. When some of the beams is broken appropriate MIDI messages are sent via USB to a PC. It is necessary to have a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) like Cubase, Nuendo or Pro Tools installed on your PC. The DAW is able to interpret MIDI messages and make sound based on the chosen VST instrument. Beside USB connection, the laser harp can be also connected to various, external MIDI equipment using 2 pairs of MIDI IN/OUT ports providing a wide range of possible MIDI network configurations.
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Beside musical industry, MIDI is also commonly used in light show control, theatre lighting, special effects, live videos and various types of presentations. So, MIDI based equipment has significant number of target groups and potential consumers.
The research institute seeks partners worldwide for technical cooperation or commercial agreement with technical assistance. They are interested in cooperation in development of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) based controllers like keyboards, string, wind or drum and percussion controllers or offering and further development of their own solution (laser harp).
The research institute is looking for long-terms partners worldwide for commercial agreement with technical assistance to design and adapt the technology in order to provide tailor made solutions in accordance to specific needs of the market/client requests.
In case of very specific projects, the company can also consider technical cooperation with companies from various industries: ICT, audio equipment, MIDI controllers, laser suppliers, electronic music and entertainment industries. This technical cooperation would include development of MIDI based controllers like keyboards, string, wind or drum percussion controllers, etc.
Advantages and Innovations The very first version of the laser harp implemented as a MIDI controller integrated two playing modes - playing by pressing certain keys and breaking laser beams. Additionally, it was possible to control pitch band and modulation wheel of the notes being played using an accelerometer.
The second version of the laser harp is far more flexible than previous one because configurable analog and digital peripherals inside the programmable system-on chip can be reprogrammed to perform some other functionality. It provides an easy, fast and inexpensive way to modify the laser harp characteristics. Players can change sound (patch) of the notes being played as well as the arrangement of the notes in the beam fan using two foot-switches.
This solution of laser harp is referred as unframed or infinite beam laser harp. It is an innovative technology because it uses a single laser, splitting its beam into an array of beams in parallel or fan arrangement. This frame-less design is more elaborate than the framed style, relying on the light being reflected back to a single photodiode. The fan of laser beams is actually a single beam being scanned into a fan pattern. By matching the timing of the reflected beam, it can be determined which of the beams is being blocked and which note needs to be played.
Support for communication with external MIDI equipment is also integrated as a new feature. In that way, a wide range of additional sound parameters could be controlled using external MIDI controllers.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Other
Profile Origin National R&D programme
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Keywords
Technology 001005009 Signal Processing 001005011 Description to Sound and Music Computing 001005013 Communications Protocols, Interoperability
Market 007001007 Music, records, production and instruments
NACE R.90.0.2 Support activities to performing arts
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1946 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
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Yes Languages Spoken English Serbian Client Country Serbia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The research institute is looking for long-terms partners worldwide for commercial agreement with technical assistance to design and adapt the technology in order to provide tailor made solutions in accordance to specific needs of the market/client requests.
In case of very specific projects, the company can also consider technical cooperation with companies from various industries: ICT, audio equipment, MIDI controllers, laser suppliers, electronic music and entertainment industries. This technical cooperation would include development of MIDI based controllers like keyboards, string, wind or drum percussion controllers, etc.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Platform for real time acoustic signal acquisition and data processing
Summary
A Serbian R&D institution developed an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) platform for real- time acoustic signal acquisition and data processing. The platform enables execution of various complex algorithms (such as beamforming) in real time and brings many benefits in terms of safety, reliability, rapidity, and power consumption. The R&D institution is interested in commercial agreement with technical assistance and technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 22 January 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TORS20150122002
Details
Description The acoustic system for localization of the dominant noise source and sound (noise) monitoring in the surrounding field is performing tracing of environmental noise sources (form 100 Hz to 12 kHz), based on beamforming delay-and-sum algorithm, calculating signals from 360 degrees (horizontal plane) around the measurement location. The system is mounted on a vertical stand 4 m above the ground and developed by Serbian R&D institution. The system performs calculation of directivity pattern vector of 60 measurement angles (6 degree step), and calculation of two waveforms from two directions: from the direction of the dominant noise source and from the direction preselected by user. Signal suppression of the noise source at the ±30° regarding the observed sound source is over 12 dB in frequency range between 500 Hz to 6000 Hz. The averaging of the directivity pattern is set to 125 msec, and another averaging time constant can be set to N ∙ 125 msec. The system is composed of a platform for acoustic signal acquisition and data processing and a platform for monitoring and control.The platform for acoustic signal acquisition and data processing consists of the sensor block, the interface block and the central block. The sensor block is composed of digital MEMS microphone array, arranged in a specific pattern, which covers both the advantages of ring and star arrays. The sensor block performs acoustic signal sampling, analog-to-digital conversion and PDM (Pulse Density Modulation) conversion. The interface block connects the sensor and the central block. The central block is based on FPGA platform and it performs data acquisition and processing, and sends results via USB 2.0 interface (realized on a microcontroller) to the platform for monitoring and control – a computer with a user application. The FPGA platform can be powered via USB connection or with an external power supply. The user application for monitoring and control is designed in LabVIEW environment. On the graphical user interface the following graphs are shown: • time diagram of the selected microphone (1 - 33);
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• time diagram of the selected direction (0 - 59); • time diagram of the dominant sound source direction; • 360 degrees directivity pattern (6 degree step) for 125 msec averaging; • 360 degrees directivity pattern (6 degree step) for N ∙ 125 msec averaging. The user application sends commands to the FPGA platform (which microphone to monitor, which direction to monitor, averaging time constant). Future realizations will include corrections for wind speed and direction, and speed of sound. The R&D institute is looking for partners for Commercial agreement with technical assistance to design and adapt the technology in order to provide tailor made solutions in accordance to the specific needs of the market/client requirements.This technology can be used in various systems and devices for detection, localization, and/or classification of acoustic sources;specific fields of application are: • medical (ultrasound probes, patient care), • industrial (nondestructive testing, material examination, power transformers diagnostics), • military (submarine localization, localization of the sniper’s position in a counter-sniper system), • ecology (noise pollution sources localization), • biology (cataloging wildlife), • civil (videoconferencing, home surveillance). R&D institutions willing to cooperate on further development of the solution are sought in order to establish technical cooperation agreement. Potential partners should be companies or R&D institutions from the field of Acoustics, Electronics, Signal Processing,Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems.
Advantages and Innovations Acoustic beamforming can be regarded as a spatial filter operation for the data received from a microphone array. This technique of sound source localization has found a wide range of applications in many fields. Since the most optimal solution assumes that data from all the microphones to be processed in parallel, the application of FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology arises as the best solution for the implementation of the beamforming algorithm on a single module and real time execution, especially due to the possibility of adding new algorithms and improving the existing. Additionally, FPGAs are bringing many benefits in terms of safety, reliability, rapidity, and power consumption. Recently, digital MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) microphones have been introduced. Their quality is continuously improving, resulting in very compact and lightweight designs on a single chip (microphone, signal conditioning, analog-to- digital conversion). A digital MEMS microphone connects to an FPGA directly on the digital level, without converters. The facts posed above induced an idea to design an acoustic system for localization of the dominant sound source and sound (noise) monitoring by implementation of the conventional delay-and-sum beamforming algorithm on FPGA platform with a sound receiver system based on digital MEMS microphones. It can be used as a standalone device with a computer,which can be powered via USB connection. Intuitive user interface of the user application, realized in Labview, gives good presentation of surrounding sound sources. Generally, the developed FPGA platform presents a good solution for various efficient real-time low-cost low-power systems with beamforming algorithm and a high number of input/output signals.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Available on the market form April 2015
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IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002024 Environmental and Biometrics Sensors, Actuators 001005009 Signal Processing 001006002 Electronic engineering 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems
Market 002006004 Data processing, analysis and input services 002007007 Applications software 003004003 Other electronics related equipment 009003001 Engineering services 009004008 Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
NACE C.25.1.1 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry >500 Year Established 1948 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Slovenian Serbian Client Country Serbia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The R&D institute is looking for partners for commercial agreement with technical assistance to design and adapt the technology in order to provide tailor made solutions in accordance to the specific needs of the market/client requirements.This technology can be used in various systems and devices for detection, localization, and/or classification of acoustic sources;specific fields of application are: • medical (ultrasound probes, patient care), • industrial (nondestructive testing, material examination, power transformers diagnostics), • military (submarine localization, localization of the sniper’s position in a counter-sniper system), • ecology (noise pollution sources localization), • biology (cataloging wildlife), • civil (videoconferencing, home surveillance). R&D institutions willing to cooperate on further development of the solution are sought in order to establish technical cooperation agreement. Potential partners should be companies or R&D institutions from the field of Acoustics, Electronics, Signal Processing,Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Development and production of energy systems on solid fossil fuel-based vortex gas generators to create energy- efficient systems
Summary
Small innovative company from Russia (Yekaterinburg), dedicated to the design of thermal power equipment new generation of energy-efficient innovative technology offers fast low-temperature pyrolysis with the creation of the vortex gas generators, and subsequently power complexes to generate heat and electricity. The authors are seeking potential customers, partners for joint implementation of the project, investors, partners to participate in the Horizon 2020.
Creation Date 11 November 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TORU20141111003
Details
Description A serious problem and a challenge to the world community is still growing, there is a huge "shaft" of biomass waste. Fire hazard, explosion hazard and bacteriological billion tons of biomass can not be understated and the international community has developed a variety of different programs, the result of which is this or that technology for the utilization of biomass. Significantly more interesting from an economic and environmental point of view is a method of low-temperature pyrolysis to produce high-calorie gas and liquid fuel. The project represents an innovative company from Yekaterinburg, which since 2004 has been engaged in the design and development of thermal power equipment of the new generation. The company has a number of innovative projects, many of which have been successfully implemented. The company has 20 patents for inventions. Team of experienced professionals, candidates and doctors of sciences. The company works in close cooperation with universities and research centers of the Urals. In this project offers an energy-efficient technology the rapid of low-temperature pyrolysis with creation gas generators, and subsequently power complexes (alternative energy sources) to generate heat and electricity. Innovative technology is realized by using a new method of pyrolysis of biomass pyrolysis in specially constructed cells in which manages the temperature and time of pyrolysis, which determines the chemical composition of the product output. Active principle and the device received patents for inventions of the Russian Federation. An experimental model of the gasifier, which took a lot of tests for almost thirty (30) kinds of organic waste has several advantages over existing analogues: • metal content is less than about 5-7 times; • low temperature pyrolysis gas (300 – 800 ° C against similar 1200 ° C ) to minimize the use of
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refractory materials , increases the life of the unit; • allows a high degree of automation of the process; • ease of maintenance; • Easy Fuel preparation (drying); • higher technical safety during operation of the equipment; • high maintainability ( almost any of MTS can be repaired ); • efficiency is much higher than that of existing analogues ( 25- 30% ); • environmental component by MPC pollutants when released into the atmosphere, less than 3- 5 times; product price is 2-5 times lower than existing counterparts Payback period of equipment depending on the power of appointment and the region is in the range from 1 to 3 years. These factors indicate that the introduction of this technology can be fun for a wide variety of countries and regions not only in matters of resource and energy efficiency, but also in solving environmental problems, social protection of people, create new jobs and integrate the various countries to create a new, smart power systems. Possible forms of cooperation: • Possible forms of cooperation: • Joint Venture Agreement - a joint venture (a companies) for the series production of the vortex gas generators. Creation of a joint assembly plant for the production of energy complexes "turnkey". Creating a joint engineering company (a companies) to provide complex engineering and maintenance services. • License Agreement - the conclusion of license agreements by agreement between the parties. • Manufacturing agreement - production of the equipment for customers, separate knots and units by own forces and on the squares, carrying out installation and assembly works. • Agreement on the provision of services - the provision of engineering services, services for the operation of power systems and equipment, the provision of educational services. Possible interests of partners: • Purchase of preferential license agreements; • Participation in profit at introduction of technology; • Participation in joint venture (production, assembly, engineering); • Offers from partners are accepted.
Advantages and Innovations This innovative technology will help to solve the following main problems: - Significant reduction in harmful emissions. - Improving the efficiency of fuel combustion to 92% (from 60-65% of peers). - A significant increase in the use of alternative fuels to produce heat and electricity. The main advantages over similar technologies: - Use of one of the most promising technologies of low-temperature pyrolysis on a vortex streams for waste disposal and energy production; - Technical and technological parameters of well ahead unparalleled; - The price of the equipment is much lower than the proposed analogues (at times); - The technology is fully consistent with the environmental requirements (indicators such as the combustion of natural gas); - The technology is easily scaled (power range from 50 kW to 10 MW); - The technology allows the use of different fuels, including mixed fuel without design changes.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Created four (4) pilot-scale sample capacity 2.5 MW of thermal power (processing husks of oats, rice, sawdust, oil shale).
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IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004005007 Solid biomass 004005009 Waste incineration
Market 006005010 Other alternative energy 006009001 Other energy production 008003006 Power transmission equipment (including generators and motors) 008004004 Other pollution and recycling related
NACE C.27.1.1 Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers D.35.1.1 Production of electricity
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2004 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments At the moment, the state of the enterprise is 30 people, 7 of them are directly attributable to the project. Employees of the company have extensive experience in both the scientific and technical as well as economic and marketing activities in the implementation of high technology projects. Key personnel of the company - it doctors and candidates of sciences, with extensive experience in the energy and engineering, a lot of successful projects, including innovative. The company has about twenty (20) patents. Languages Spoken English Client Country Russia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type: Without restrictions (for customers and investors). Area of activity: No limits (for customers and investors). Role: For partners - joint participation in the development of projects using a variety of waste as a fuel; creating energy systems for generating electrical energy.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Manufacturing agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Novel stem cell therapy for treatments of ailments affecting locomotor apparatus in animals
Summary
A Slovenian SME offers a novel cell therapy for treatments of arthritis, hip dysplasia and cartilage for animals. Process is unstressful for animals and features no side effects. The company has already developed a network of veterinary clinics which are regularly using their novel cell therapy for treatments of ailments affecting locomotor apparatus in dogs and horses. The company is looking for veterinary clinics and partners for a manufacturing agreement.
Creation Date 18 June 2014 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOSI20140616002
Details
Description A Slovenian SME can provide a novel stem cell therapy for treatments of arthritis, hip dysplasia and cartilage for animals. As a result of a technology based on a cutting-edge science in stem cell therapy area the company translated academic knowledge gathered in several years of research into the clinical treatment of dogs and horses with joints and ligament problems using adipose derived stem cells. The company has already developed a network of more than 15 reputable veterinary clinics, which are regularly using novel cell therapy for treatments of osteoarthritis, tendonitis and cartilage damage in dogs and horses.
Advantages and Innovations The company is able to support the offerd therapy with the following advantages:
• Already developed and proven protocol for treatment • Short lasting and minimally invasive procedure for animal patient • Small amount of adipose tissue needed for sample • Secured transport of a sample and stem cell suspension • Faster and stronger recovery of movement and flexibility in animal's joints • Stem cell storage system • Competitive prices
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
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Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 006001003 Clinical Research, Trials 006002001 Biochemistry / Biophysics 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology 006002005 In vitro Testing, Trials 007001009 Veterinary Medicine
Market 005003006 Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
NACE M.75.0.0 Veterinary activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No.
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Languages Spoken English Client Country Slovenia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industry, research organisation, veterinary clinics, biotechnology companies
- Role of Partner Sought: use of proposed treatment Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
Advanced orthopedic and trauma navigation system
Summary
A Slovenian SME specialized in development of advanced medical systems developed an orthopedic and trauma navigation system and image guided software for various purposes in orthopedic and trauma surgery. The offered system enables surgeons to perform surgery procedures easily and more accurately. The Slovenian SME is looking for partners interested in a licensing or a financial agreement.
Creation Date 16 April 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOSI20150416001
Details
Description In surgical practice of traumatology and orthopedics, the problem of free hand procedures is related to time, accuracy and use of x-rays. A Slovenian SME specialized in development of advanced medical systems for improvement of surgical procedures developed an orthopedic and trauma navigation system and image guided software for various purposes in orthopedic and trauma surgery. The offered system enables surgeons to perform surgery procedures more easily, with shorten time, and less use of x-rays.
The developed navigation system for traumatology and orthopedics has four different modules:
1. Orthopedic module for osteotomy procedure on long bones and for open/closed wedge on tibia or femur. The usage of this module is simple and user-friendly with real time angle control over the torsic, varus/valgus and flexion/extension positions.
2. Orthopedic module for hip prosthesis implantation used for precise definition of inclination and anteversion angles that enables surgeons to perform the cap position in the total hip arthroplasy. The surgeon gets the tool for real time control of the cap position in terms of degrees for every individual patient.
3. Trauma module used for interlocking of distal holes in cannulated intramedullary nails. The tracking technology provides continuous monitoring of the position of nail holes during surgery. The model is designed to be use with all common types of cannulated intramedullary nails.
4. Trauma module used for less invasive drilling with minimal use of x-rays for long screw placement in stabilization of the sacroiliac join. During the surgery navigation helps the surgeon to have a control over the drilling direction.
The Slovenian SME is looking for partners interested in using and selling the technology
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through a licensing agreement. The SME is also seeking an investment from partners that would be interested in a financial agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Advantages of the navigation system are:
- From inside directly with no visual limitation: Electromagnetic tracking system with micro sensors allows tracking of anatomical landmarks, bone parts or medical instruments directly from inside the body.
- One system for different type of surgical procedures: The system covers different types of surgery procedures in trauma and orthopedy.
- Unique combination: Together with the planning software allows execution pre planned surgical procedure.
- Open platform: It is designed as an open platform which enable the system to be quickly adaptive for different types of orthopaedic and trauma surgery.
- Easy to use: No extra preparation is needed before and in between the surgery.
- “Plug and play”: Pre calibrated sensors enable usage of "plug and play" mode.
- Less X-ray radiation for patients and surgery staff: Within the operating procedures the use of X-ray scanning is being minimised. No more excessive X-ray exposure for the patients and the surgery personnel.
- Simple, safe and short: With the patent-pending positioning system and an easy-to-use interface the product meets the surgical market needs for better technological solutions and methods.
- Real-time navigation system: The system operates in real-time mode, thus allowing the surgeon to maintain a complete overview of the surgical procedure.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002005 Computer Hardware 001002006 Computer Software 001003001 Applications for Health 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering
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006001022 Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Technology
Market 002007012 Medical/health 005002002 Surgical instrumentation and equipment 005003004 Monitoring equipment
NACE C.32.5.0 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 1990 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Croatian Client Country Slovenia
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: medium-sized or multinational companies from the medical devices in trauma and orthopedic area.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: medium-sized or multinational companies active in the R&D and sales field of surgery navigation system, software and support.
- Type of Partnership Considered: The Slovenian SME is looking for partners interested in using and selling the technology through a licensing agreement. The SME is also seeking an investment from partners that would be interested in a financial agreement.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Financial agreement
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Technology Offer
Coating material obtained from dead butterfly wings
Summary
A Turkish SME active in industrial design has developed a technique that enables the separation of the wing and skin tissue of dead butterflies in order to create a coating material that can be used in various industries such as textile, jewelry, footwear and decoration. The material provides a unique appearance to the product. The company is looking for industrial partners for licensing agreements.
Creation Date 08 April 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOTR20150408001
Details
Description A Turkish SME with experience in industrial design since 2010 has developed a technique that enables to preserve the color, texture and the natural look of the wings of dead butterflies. The organic material obtained from the butterfly is mixed together with a composite material to obtain high durability and scratch resistance. The technique also involves separation of the wing and skin tissue of the dead butterfly and preserve it until the time of processing.
The Turkish company is looking for industrial partners in textile, footwear, jewelry and decoration for licensing agreements.
Advantages and Innovations The offered technology enables to preserve all the beautiful aspects of the butterfly wing and skin tissue in a natural way. The organic material obtained from the dead butterflies are processed with several composite materials to increase their wear resistance and durability. The material provides the product a unique, natural appearance and increases its aesthetic value.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The chemical process behind the development of the material has already been validated. The coating material has been tested on various products ranging from shoes to jewelry.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
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Comment Regarding IPR status The company applied to patent for the aforementioned technique but it has not been granted yet.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007027 Biobased materials 003006003 Tanned leather process related to Footwear / Leather Technology
Market 007004001 Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery) 007004003 Home furnishing and housewares
NACE M.74.1.0 Specialised design activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken Turkish English Client Country Turkey
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial partners that are willing to use offered technique in their product by signing license agreements are sought. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Organic clothing and textile garments for people with physical disabilities
Summary
Ukrainian scientists specializing in material science and clothing engineering developed a set of organic clothing and garments for disabled people. The developed garments promote a high level of daily living/comfort for people with disabilities. They are made of natural textiles coloured with natural dyes. The developers are looking for partners from R&D institution or industry dealing with advanced textile materials for technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 19 December 2014 Last Update 08 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUA20141219001
Details
Description Comfortable clothing is one of the most important factor that helps people with physical disabilities to adopt in society as well as overcome the problems related to the disability. The scientists from Ukraine are developing and sewing clothing and other textile garments for people with physical disabilities. They use only natural linen and hempy fabrics in manufacturing. Some garments are being coloured with natural dyes derived from medicinal plants (camomile, tutsan etc) that give the fabrics not only beautiful appearance but also some therapeutic properties.The natural dyes are also used for resist dyeing (batik) of textile physical learning games using the traditional Ukrainian motifs The developers have extensive experience in the field of material science and clothing engineering. They are looking for partners from research and industry dealing with advanced textile materials, aimed at technical cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Adaptive clothing were developed with a focus on improving the lives of people with special needs and disabilities. The new design solutions take into account the specificity of pathology as well as anthropometric characteristics of disabled person. The garments -are characterized by the simplified "dressing-undressing" process that promotes independence in dressing for the elderly and reduces strain on the caregiver; -are adapted to suit the specific needs of the disabled people; -are made of natural textiles coloured with natural dyes from plant sources that give the fabrics not only beautiful appearance but also some therapeutic properties; -facilitate communication with people of the same age, bring peace of mind and joy.
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Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status 3 patents of Ukraine
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007018 Advanced Textile Materials 002007027 Biobased materials 003005003 Dyeing related to Textiles Technology 003005010 Textile fibres
Market 007001004 Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes 007001008 Other leisure and recreational products and services 007004001 Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery) 007004010 Other consumer products
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering M.74.1.0 Specialised design activities P.85.6.0 Educational support activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Textile and Fashion
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1930 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Russian Client Country Ukraine
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industrial partners. R&D institution - Specific area of activity of the partner: partners specialising in advanced textile manufacturing/applied research, - Task to be performed: -joint further development, -testing the new applications and adaptation to specific needs/new textiles, -joint product development. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
System for packaging minimally processed fresh vegetable products
Summary
Scientists from a Spanish Research Centre have developed a packaging system for minimally processed vegetable products which allows extending the duration of products such as fruit and vegetables, maintaining their initial properties. The system comprises a laminar wrapping with certain permeability to gases, which produces in the interior an inert modified atmosphere. The centre offers license agreements and commercial agreements with technical assistance to companies working in this sector.
Creation Date 23 December 2014 Last Update 29 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference 12 ES 29FI 3QP4
Details
Description Scientists from a Spanish Research Centre have developed a packaging system which allows solving the problem of preserving minimally processed fresh vegetable products, such as asparagus and other products, in a much more practical manner, substantially extending the marketing period of the product.
Certain vegetable products, such as fruit, vegetables and particularly asparagus, are very susceptible to oxidation when they are peeled. Therefore, the preservation of said products in these conditions is reduced to a very short time and must be consumed within a period that does not generally exceed three or four days, which conditions the marketing and raises the costs.
The developed system consists of covering the vegetable products with a laminar wrapping with certain permeability to gases. This film contributes to the generation in the interior of an inert modified atmosphere formed by a nitrogen and carbon dioxide composition, to which an amount of oxygen from the outside air is transferred through the permeable wrapping.
The conditions thus achieved are particularly favorable for reducing the degradation of the products, which produces the extension of the preservation thereof up to fifteen-day periods. Obviously, this extension has a favorable effect for marketing and therefore on costs reduction.
This system has been already tested in real conditions. The research centre is looking for companies working in the production of minimally processed vegetables interested in using this production system. The centre offers license agreements and technical cooperation agreements for the development of new systems or adapting their facilities to this new process.
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Advantages and Innovations A traditional solution to prevent oxidation is vacuum packaging. However the total lack of oxygen favors the proliferation of bacteria causing a microbial or organoleptic alteration which renders the products unfit for consumption.
This novel system produces a packaging in which the products are physically protected against outside contact by the wrapping. The modified atmosphere injected into the interior limits the presence of oxygen in contact with the products, substantially slowing down oxidation. Nevertheless, due to the permeability of the wrapping, the oxygen entering from the outside atmosphere prevents the proliferation of bacteria causing alterations that deteriorate the commercial quality of the product.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent granted: ES In process: PCT
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 008001 Technologies for the food industry 008001003 Food Packaging / Handling 008001004 Food Processing 008001005 Food Technology
Market 009004006 Packing products and systems
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Agrofood
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industries / Manufacturers
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Manufacturing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Manufacture of product under licence in accordance with specific requirements Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Blackboard- based expert system toolkit
Summary
Serbian firm offers a toolkit that enables integration of artificial intelligence techniques with conventional programming techniques. The innovation advantage is supporting different types of reasoning (forward-chaining, backward-chaining, mixed initiative), uncertainty (probabilistic Bayes approach, fuzzy logic, certainty factors), truth maintenance, knowledge representation techniques. Firm is interested in technical cooperation agreement and commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 08 January 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference 12 RB 1B1M 3Q6L
Details
Description Blackboard- based expert system toolkit distinguishes two types of explanations: for the end user and for the system builder. It provides two standard types of explanations how and why, while the level of details can be adapted to the user's knowledge and experience. What if type of explanation is also provided, which is crucial for sensitivity analysis. It can be used to solve various problems including diagnostics, classification, planning, allocation, and scenario- making, in different domains such as economy, medicine, mechanical engineering, electrical, engineering, quality control, environment protection, etc. The system is implemented using Prolog for the rule engine and C++. Current and potential domain of application: IT experts. The Serbian company is offering its technology and technical expertise to potential partner from industry through a technical cooperation agreement and commercial agreement with technical assistance. In commercial agreement with technical assistance model, - company expects from partner to promote and sell black-based expert system toolkit. The support services will be provided to the customer. In technical cooperation agreement company expects from partner to collaborate on technical level, to make common effort in order to achieve a new, synergistic value of company’s technology and common approach to the market by sharing sales channels.
Advantages and Innovations The innovation advantage is that toolkit supports different types of reasoning (forward-chaining, backward-chaining, mixed initiative), uncertainty (probabilistic bayes approach, fuzzy logic, certainty factors), truth maintenance (supporting hypothetical reasoning and planning tasks), knowledge representation techniques (facts, hypotheses, frames).
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The advantage of this toolkit is in the fact that complex problem can be decomposed into several sub problems represented by knowledge sources in blackboard- based expert system toolkit. These knowledge sources can be implemented using one of the following programming paradigms: rule-based, logic, procedural, object-oriented or access-oriented programming, model-based reasoning, and intelligent databases. The other similar systems do not support so many programming paradigms, different reasoning formalisms and explanation forms. The innovation advantage is supporting different types of reasoning (forward-chaining, backward-chaining, mixed initiative), uncertainty (probabilistic Bayes approach, fuzzy logic, certainty factors), truth maintenance, knowledge representation techniques.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software
Market 002007007 Applications software 002007017 Expert systems
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
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Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Certification Standards ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 18001 Languages Spoken English Serbian Client Country Serbia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought:industry - Specific area of activity of the partner:economy, medicine, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, quality control, environment protection. - Task to be performed by the partner sought:to find partner for Commercial agreement with technical assistance in terms of tuning the tool to the specific needs of the partner, or in terms of the requirements defined by the Technical cooperation agreement. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Diffusion metallization technology out of fusible liquid metal solutions and equipment for its realization commercially
Summary
Small Russian innovative company developed production technology of diffusive nickel - copper, nickel - chrome, titanic coatings on steel, hard alloys and iron. Wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance of machines parts, steel and hard-alloy tools, compression molds, stamps for pressure processing increases. Company is looking for partners for manufacturing agreement cooperation and technical co-operation.
Creation Date 27 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TORU20150122002
Details
Description The technologies of a vacuum dusting (physical vapor deposition) and chemical sedimentation from a gas phase existing in the market (Chemical vapor deposition) are characterized by unevenly covering, the element structure of coverings is limited, and process of coating is difficult and doesn't give the chance to combine it with thermal processing. The technology of coverings developed by the company by diffusive doping technique is simple and consists in isothermal endurance of a product among fusible solutions of the metals forming a diffusive covering on products. Product of the company is a diffusive covering on customers’ products, and technological lines and licenses sale to large plants that increases the profit. The price of a product is significantly lower than import analogs, and surpasses them in quality. Main advantages of new technology are increase of details and tools efficiency, corrosion rate reduction in 1000 times, evenly coverings on products of any configuration happens, the covering diffuses with the top layer of a product, excepting its flaking. The consumption of materials is economic due to melt reuse. Chrome molds and molds created by the proposed technology with the diffusion of the titanium coating were tested for confirming new technology efficiency. Coating was flaked off after 560 presses on a chrome molds surface. The molds created by new technology sustained without cracking of 2530 presses. Also carbides were tested which showed the low durability when cutting. The distinctive features of the coating on the new technology are diffusive nickel-copper coating which provides improved resistance of cutting plates in 2.1 times; diffusion doping can be applied in all industries (oil, engineering, military, and others) where there is a need to improve productivity and continuity of the process. Versatility of the technology gives the opportunity to use it on different markets. The coating improves the main operational characteristics of the components and tools used in production.
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The company looks for an industrial organization as a partner for technical cooperation agreement, for technology testing, and technology introduction. The company must have a base for conducting experiments in an industrial environment and the personnel able to conduct and record the monitoring of the technological process. If it is successful introduction of the technology, the company offers the partner exclusive terms of use of technology. The manufacturing agreement cooperation is also possible. Manufacturing of machinery details and mechanisms with high strength characteristics is proposed under the order.
Advantages and Innovations Innovative component of the project consists in development of diffusion metallization technology out of fusible liquid metal solutions as well as its combination with the surface plastic deformation providing substantial increase of operational properties of structural and tool steel and hard alloys. Competitive advantages: 1. Increase of efficiency of covered products in 5-10 times compared with such products (of the same material) without coating; improvement in operational characteristics of machine parts and mechanisms, having high cyclic and dynamic loads and which are affected by hostile environment, increasing tool life. 2. High energy efficiency and material costs reduction for the metallization process; the combination of the coating process with the processes of thermal processing, possibility of solution reuse; 3. Quality improving of the processed surfaces (compared with the same unprocessed detail) by healing small defects such as cracks on them and reduce roughness, to reinforce the surface layers of the covered product 4. Lack of flaking when product deformation, unlike the same product without coating, making covering on thin products and products of the most complex configuration; 5. The possibility of forming of products both single-component and multicomponent coatings on the surface (viscosity increasing in the surface layers of metal at their simultaneous high wear resistance and low friction coefficient); 6. Environmental friendliness of production due to vacuum installation (eliminates possibility of harmful pollutions, and also excludes contact of the service personnel with harmful substances).
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development There is a constant improvement of characteristics of the coatings, conditions of their formation since the beginning of the project. At present two-layer coating having new and unique properties is tested. Modernization (increase in dimensions) of the technological line is necessary for large-scale industrial production.
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status All patents are from Russian Federation 2004 – 2014
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
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Technology 002002002 Coatings 002002014 Surface treatment (painting, galvano, polishing, CVD, PVD) 002010001 Aeronautical technology / Avionics 002010002 Aircraft 002010003 Helicopter
Market 008003001 Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excluding numeric control) 008003002 Hoists, cranes and conveyors 008003003 Mining machinery 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE C.24.1.0 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys C.25.6.1 Treatment and coating of metals C.27.9.0 Manufacture of other electrical equipment C.28.2.1 Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2012 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Russian Client Country Russia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial organization. Production and use of industrial equipment, machines, tools for oil and gas, automotive, engineering, food, medical, aviation and other industries.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
3D utility mapping solution
Summary
A Barcelona-based SME has developed a system with a GPR array and an EMI array providing data to map the utilities underground. The system gives the customer a 3D full picture of the utilities buried in the city underground, with an extremely short time of data processing and a simple data interpretation process.Companies, R&D Institutions to develop the system,such as improving sensors and/or software for technical and research cooperation are sought. Joint venture agreement is also considered.
Creation Date 09 April 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOES20141211005
Details
Description Utility and civil works companies have been working on the city streets around the globe without reliable information about buried pipes and cables. This lack of information causes different concerns to companies and cities and consequently important costs and safety & health risks. The main concerns are listed below:
Breakage of basic supplies as electricity, gas, water, communications,… • Insurance claims due to the cost of repairing these • Breakage and the concerns caused in the final users of those services. • Safety & Health risks associated to a gas pipe or high voltage line breakage.
Today, there are a few methods to reduce these impacts, but all of them give partial and discontinuous information. The most popular methods used today are: • Systematic trench opening to find segments of pipes and cables, that help the contractors to estimate the alignment of those pipes and cables. • Use of EM (ElectroMagnetic) systems such as radiodetection to follow a metallic cable or pipe. • GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) single channel technology that gives 2D and discontinuous information of the buried pipes and cables after a huge processing and interpretation work done by a highly skilled operator of the GPR
The solution developed gives the customer a 3D full picture of the utilities buried in the city underground, with an extremely short time of data processing and a simple data interpretation process.
Companies, R&D Institutions to develop the system,such as improving sensors and/or software for technical and research cooperation are sought. Joint venture agreement is also considered.
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Advantages and Innovations The solution combines the best methods known today, but with major technological evolutions that makes it unique and highly productive. The main evolutions regarding the current technologies used in the market are as follows: • No need of systematic trench opening in the city streets to get information about buried utilities. • Implementation of an EMI (Electromagnetic Induction) Mapping solution that gets a complete 2D map on the present EM fields instead of using a radiodetection system that just lets the operator follow a single cable or pipe. • Use of a GPR stream composed by 14 channels on the basic model (up to 30 on the extended model) that allows the system to get information of more than 1.200 shots per second, forming a 3D grid that makes a key difference with the typical single channel system that delivers just a 2D profile
These evolutions of the technology creates a new type of survey approach with many advantages including: • No traffic management required for carriageway works. • No need for personnel to work in the carriageway: safety concerns are reduced significantly. • Large areas covered quicker than ever before. • A single direction survey that is equivalent to conduct orthogonal grids of GPR single channel measurements at the resolutions stated below. • 600 MHz – 4 cm x 4 cm. • Dense data grids allow the subsurface to be “Imaged” which results in actual plan images of the underground environment being created. • Positioned by robotic total station or GPS. • Penetration of up to 2.5 m depending on ground conditions.
All these features are available within a small, high mobility, easy to use and transport system.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001003007 GIS Geographical Information Systems 001005006 Radar 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation)
Market 009007007 Engineering and consulting services related to construction
NACE F.42.1.1 Construction of roads and motorways
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 2010 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German French Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Companies, R&D Institutions to develop the system, such as improving sensors and/or software. Joint venture agreement is also envisaged.
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Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,>500 MNE Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure
Summary
A Catalan biomedical research group has developed a method for the diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure based on the determination of the soluble form of a protein in serum. The group is seeking an industrial partner working in the diagnostics sector for technology cooperation or lisence agreement to further develop the test.
Creation Date 05 May 2015 Last Update 21 July 2015 Expiration Date 04 October 2015 Reference TOES20150505002
Details
Description Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome characterized by the shortness of breath at rest or during exertion. HF prevalence is between 2% and 3% and rises sharply at 75 years of age, being the prevalence in 70-80 year old people between 10% and 20%. HF is currently diagnosed by clinical examination, electrocardiogram, chest X-Ray, echocardiography and laboratory testing, being the determination of B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) the gold standard in blood analysis. However, BNP and NT-proBNP are unstable peptides and their determination results in many false positives. These blood tests also lack specificity in non-treated HF patients.
The Catalan research group working in cardiac biomarkers has developed a new method for the prognosis and diagnosis of heart failure easy to perform and more reliable than the current tests.
This method is based on the determination of a soluble protein in serum. The high levels of expression and the stability of this soluble protein in plasma lead to think in a more accurate and reliable biomarker, which is translated in high specificity and less false positives.
The method may be used in diagnosis in the acute and non-acute setting, prognosis, patient stratification, guidance to patient treatment and as screening test.
The research group is seeking an industrial partner with the expertise in biomarkers to co- develop the test and/or license agreement.
Advantages and Innovations
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- Non-invasive method. - The protein is stable in serum, therefore the test is easy to handle and more reliable than the current tests (B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-Terminal-proBNP (NT-proBNP). - It is useful as a prognostic marker for treated patients. - More specific biomarker. - Broader application field: diagnosis in the acute and non-acute setting, prognosis, patient stratification, guidance to patient treatment, screening test.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status National phase in Europe
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 006001006 Diagnostics, Diagnosis 006001011 Heart and blood circulation illnesses
Market 005001010 Molecular diagnosis 005001012 In-vitro diagnostics 005006019 Cardiology
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities Q.86.2.2 Specialist medical practice activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industrial partner with expertise in biomarkers
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Diagnostics sector
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: co-develop the test
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Test & validation equipment for space sector
Summary
A Greek based SME designs and develops test & validation equipment for the space industry. The products are innovative, yet proven and certified with increased performance. The equipment is capable to deal simultaneously with the different communication & network protocols used by this industry worldwide. The company is seeking for commercial agency agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 09 February 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TOGR20150209001
Details
Description The Greek based SME was founded in 1995 and has a long history of providing development services and products in the space, defense and aeronautics sectors. The company works very closely with the European industry having provided software and hardware solutions to the largest industrial companies and organizations in Europe and beyond. Since the participation of Greece to the European Space Agency, the company invests in space technologies progressively, being today one of the most successful Greek organizations in the space market.
The main competence of the company is the provision of software & hardware solutions mainly for the communication systems with special emphasis on test & validation. Since 2007, various activities in the validation of space related components which follow all the communication protocols have been successfully handled and internal infrastructure (i.e. representative test- beds for on-board network architecture) has gradually been built. The company has developed its own platform to address the needs of various missions related to electrical ground support equipment, special check out equipment and data front end configurations.
The product line dedicated to equipment for space includes today the following products:
- A protocol validation platform for on-boards data networks. The platform is for the simulation, validation & monitoring of a wide range of satellite/spacecraft on-board communication protocols and data networks. The platform is supporting simultaneously a wide range of protocols and network interfaces used by the industry.
- A network traffic capture, recording and analysis tool.
- A simulator which is an advanced platform with traffic generation capabilities that simulates devices or instruments enabling spacecraft integration tests before the availability of flight models.
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The company has participated in many projects, in collaboration with European Space Agency and leading companies. References are available. The company is seeking for commercial agency agreement with technical assistance.
Advantages and Innovations The company offers testing & validation tools for satellite/spacecraft for on-board data networks, specialized electrical ground support equipment, on-board data handling electronics & software validation. Its main innovative and competitive advantage is that the products can deal with the different communication & network protocols of the industry, while the competitors offer solutions which cover only one protocol or data network.
The products have been extensively validated in various avionics test-beds and have also been certified for installation in electrical ground support equipment missions for test-beds & connection to flight equipment.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001005008 SatelliteTechnology/Systems/Positioning/Communication in GPS - Global Positioning System 001005009 Signal Processing 001006004 High Frequency Technology, Microwaves 002010005 Space Exploration and Technology
Market 001005001 Satellite services/carriers/operators 001005002 Satellite ground (and others) equipment 001005005 Other satellite/microwave 001006003 Other communications (not elsewhere classified) 001006004 Communications services
NACE J.61.3.0 Satellite telecommunications activities
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Aeronautics & Space
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1995 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Greek Client Country Greece
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The Greek company is seeking for a company for commercial agency agreement with technical assistance:
- The ideal partner for the product line offered must have the ability to address potential recipients (space agencies, companies related to Space industry) and to support locally the products, following a distributors’ agreement. - The partner should be able to reach space agencies or companies for technical cooperation agreement following specific needs.
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The company will provide all necessary technical assistance in all cases. Due to the nature of the sector, the partner sought should be relevant to the sector and with the ability to reach space agencies.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Control and safety system to prevent disconnection and the flow of power through a socket
Summary
A Barcelona based private SME has developed a smart socket for domestic and industrial use. Operating the socket, the user can disconnect the flow of electricity powering machines or devices. In addition, the solution can also prevent the plug from being disconnected and connected elsewhere by unauthorised users. The company offers the idea and know-how to companies interested in its exploitation on the basis of a licencing agreement.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOES20150316001
Details
Description Currently plugs or sockets comprise a male plug and a female base with a cavity insert pin such that, in the coupling position, it remains electrically connected to the base. In these jacks, when the plug is inserted into the base, the electrical connection between both elements allows the free use of any electrical device. One problem, in both domestic and industrial use, is the risk of use by non authorized people when referred to dangerous tools or inappropriate moments. The prohibition on the use of these tools is particularly complex since anyone can connect the appliance plug to a base of the wiring.
The Barcelona based private SME, with background in solutions in different sectors, has started in developing electricity solutions for electric machines and devices.
The developed system uses a mechanical lock to temporarily disconnect the electricity flow and, at the same time, avoids the disconnection from the socket preventing the possibility of connecting the machine or device to another free base. The mechanical and electrical locking can be accomplished simply by moving some external buttons, or key or simply rotating the plug into the device once engaged to the machine. For the mechanical release of the plug and the electrical connection re-establishment, the device comprises a release mechanism operated by a key or a releasing code security. The use of the key or code security can only be performed by authorized personnel with said key or code.
Industrial partner, related to electric materials or machinery, interested in the exploitation of the know-how and the commercialization of the product through license agreement.
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Advantages and Innovations • Allows controlling the use of electric machines and devices. • Improves the security in the use of dangerous electric tools. • Avoids the use of machines and devices by non-authorized people. • Reduces the risk of electric shock at home by inappropriate use of electric apparels by children.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Next October, a decision will be taken on which countries the patent will be extended in
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002009 Machine Tools 003010 Household Goods & Appliances 004001004 Transmission of electricity 004006008 Energy management
Market 007004003 Home furnishing and housewares 008003006 Power transmission equipment (including generators and motors) 009004001 Business products and supplies 009008001 Electric companies
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person
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Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial partner, related to electric materials or machinery, interested in the exploitation of the know-how and the commercialization of the product through a license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Constant resistance spring technology for the enhancement of weight-lifting machines
Summary
A Greek company, active in the field of scientific instruments, has developed a technology which can be used for the production of more efficient and inexpensive weight lifting exercise machines. The company is interested in establishing partnership with a firm producing sports equipment for a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Also, it would be interested in collaborating with a university or an R&D institution for a research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 26 March 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOGR20150326001
Details
Description A Greek company active in the field of scientific instruments has developed a technology which can be used for the production of more efficient and inexpensive weight lifting exercise machines. In general, the training machines incorporating elastic bands or springs generate force which changes during the execution of exercises proportionally to the elongation of these springs or elastic bands. This phenomenon occurs due to the Hooke's law according to which the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance. Usually the constant resistance used in the most muscular empowerment exercise machines can only be achieved using weight lifting machines. However weights may cause several difficulties as they occupy a lot of space and they are transported difficulty because they are heavy and bulky. The main advantage of the technology offered is that it may provide constant resistance using springs for the execution of muscular empowerment exercises and achieve better results. The resistance can be easily adjusted so as to have the same impact with stacks which weight between 1kg and 200kg. The technology provided may be either used for the construction of a standalone machine or as part of a bigger assembly with a very low cost. The machine can be fixed, to the floor, the ceiling or other positions depending on the needs of the athlete. The approximate dimensions of the construction are 10cm X 15cm X 15cm and its weight is 2kg. Moreover, It can be easily transported inside the bags of athletes or coaches or placed inside a gym or a house. The company is interested in establishing partnership with a firm producing sports equipment for a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Alternatively it would have been interested in collaborating with a University or R&D institution for a research cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations
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- It may be used either as standalone machine or part of a bigger assembly -It is small and light so it can be easily transferred (10cm X 15cm X 15cm - 2kg) -There is no need for electrical power supply or batteries in order to function - It can be adjusted to the motion and the size of the athlet's body so as to exersise more efficiently
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Other
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002009027 Body and main parts 009001005 Mechanical Technology related to measurements 011008 Sports and Leisure
Market 007001004 Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes 007001005 Sport facilities (gyms and clubs) 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts
NACE C.28.1.1 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines C.32.3.0 Manufacture of sports goods N.77.2.1 Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods P.85.5.1 Sports and recreation education R.93.1.9 Other sports activities
Network Contact
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country Greece
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is interested in establishing partnership with a firm producing sports equipment for a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Moreover the firm would be willing to collaborate with a University or R&D institution for a Research cooperation agreement.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Design and manufacturing of specialized cellular ceramic components
Summary
A Swiss company offers tailor-made advanced cellular ceramic parts (i.e. ceramic lattices) that can be specifically designed for the most demanding applications. Custom made ceramic lattices overcome most limitations of more conventional foams and honeycombs. The advanced components can be competently engineered to increase efficiency, lifetime and performance and manufactured in oxide or carbide ceramics. The company is looking for partners for technical cooperation and market introduction.
Creation Date 19 June 2014 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOCH20140619001
Details
Description Open-pores cellular structures in the form of foams and extruded honeycombs are currently used in a multitude of applications. Among others, two that are widely diffused are filtration media (for example molten metal filtration) and catalyst carriers (for example automotive catalytic converters).
The Swiss company developed a set of new open-pore cellular structures that solve several application specific problems: - irregularity of polyurethane-derived foams - non-radial transport in honeycombs - performance limitation due to non-optimized substrates; - performance limitation due to non-optimized fluid dynamics (flow behavior - pore architecture) - limited mechanical and thermal properties
The company is able to design and manufacture cost-effective regular lattice structures optimized for any specific application. Mechanical properties, thermal properties, and flow behavior can be modeled and optimized in the new cellular product, delivering a tailor-made cellular structure with higher performance than non-optimized, non-tailor-made pieces.
Different types of products can be engineered and manufactured to take advantage of new and innovative designs, thermal and mechanical exceptional properties of the material, or integration of different coatings or fillings in the components.
Possible adaptations include: - Catalyst carriers
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- Filter media - High temperature heat exchangers - Structural materials - Burner ceramics - Chemical reactors materials - Solar radiation absorbers - Microwave absorbers
Depending on the collaboration type, the partner may specify the application requirements of the cellular ceramic and work together with the Swiss company to find a perfect engineering solution for the specific component.
Advantages and Innovations The clear and main innovative advantage of this know-how offer lays in the possibility of completely personalizing the design and manufacture of specific components, and to completely optimize existing functionalities through competent and expert re-engineering, to achieve higher performances, higher efficiencies and higher life-times.
• Decrease of pressure drop • increase of specific surface area • preferential flow channels • higher open frontal area • better thermal and mechanical properties
are some of the advantages the final components can benefit from, depending on the application and the domain.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status EU patent application
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002012 Mixing (powder, etc.), separation (sorting, filtering) 002007003 Ceramic Materials and Powders 002007030 Lightweight materials 004002005 Heat exchangers 006002007 Molecular design
Market
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006001004 Chemicals and materials 006005012 Solar/thermal energy 006008003 Heat recovery 008001013 Ceramics 009003001 Engineering services
NACE C.23.4.4 Manufacture of other technical ceramic products
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German French Italian Client Country Switzerland
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The partner sought could be active in any field requiring manufacturing or utilization of ceramic components, including but not limited to aerospace, chemical industry, heat processing, automotive, renewable energy and ceramic manufacturers. The partner sought will be interested in a technical, financial or more in general a market-oriented collaboration.
The tasks to be performed by the partner sought:
Depending on the collaboration type, the partner may specify the application requirements of the cellular ceramic and work together with the Swiss company to find a perfect engineering solution for the specific component.
This could involve • design of the component by the partner, realization and fabrication by the Swiss company (services or financial or manufacturing agreement with specific know-how transfer) • specification of the requirements by the partner, analysis, design and fabrication of the components by the Swiss company (for technical cooperation agreements or license agreements)
Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement Financial agreement Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Services and research activities in agricultural research and interest in H2020 projects
Summary
A Czech research institute with long tradition working in agriculture basic and applied research with focus on plant production and environmental science is looking for a funded co-operation or a project with partners from abroad. The institute focuses on an increasing of a production potential of plants, feed and crop with regard to a food safety, health sanitary, plant pests and support of bioproduction in conditions of a global change of climate. Research cooperation agreement is sought.
Creation Date 09 February 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150209001
Details
Description A Czech research institute specialised in agriculture research, especially genetics, breeding and quality of plants, research and evaluation of diversity of plants, selection and creation of genotypes and their usage (mainly crop), storing of genofunds, development and optimalisation of breeding technologies and technologies in farming offers collaboration. Searching for optimal composition of field plants, ecological agriculture and weeds regulation. The research institute is able to do soil experiments in different climate conditions and regenarate soil contaminated by heavy metals.The ideal partner is a research organisation who solves one of the above mentioned topic and needs partner. The institute has a very long tradition (50 years). The type of collaboration - research cooperation agreement - is chosen as the most prospective way of collaboration due to the last experiences.
Advantages and Innovations The advantage is that the institute is very experienced with a long tradition, specialised in genetics, breeding and quality, production, plant medicine, agrotechnology, feeding of plants and field experiments. The research institute has an accreditation for GMO (genetically modified plants), observation in different climatic and soil conditions and a wide range of co-operation partners. The institute has solved approximately 100 projects already and is very flexible due to different working places across the whole Czech republic.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development
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Some results are already field tested and evaluated, or laboratory tested. The institute has already solved some national research programmes and has contacts to many institutions aslo abroad.
IPR Status Granted patent or patent application essential
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent for selective detergent for weeds liquidation
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 007001004 Crop Production
Market 005009003 Plant health
NACE A.01.1.6 Growing of fibre crops A.01.3.0 Plant propagation A.01.6.1 Support activities for crop production A.01.6.3 Post-harvest crop activities A.01.6.4 Seed processing for propagation
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry 250-499 Year Established 1951 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Russian Slovak Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought RTD institutions, industry for research and cooperation agreement Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Underwater robots technology for high-resolution and fast distributed water sensing
Summary
A Swiss-based company is providing innovative water sensing services. Using a group of small autonomous underwater robots, each fitted with an array of appropriate sensors, a large number of water quality parameters with unprecedented spatial resolution and temporal consistency are obtained. Compared with conventional methods, up to 100x as many samples are obtained. Partners sought would purchase the analysis services, a license on the vehicles or start a technical cooperation.
Creation Date 11 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCH20150511001
Details
Description Measurements of water quality parameters are important in water management, ecology, environmental impact assessment and regulatory oversight. Water utilities, civil engineering companies, environmental researchers and regulators need water quality data for building and calibrating hydrological models and to assess water treatment plants, freshwater reservoirs and coastal waters. Currently, such measurements are difficult and costly to obtain for larger water volumes; often, only spot measurements are available. As electromagnetic waves cannot penetrate far beyond the water surface, remote-sensing methods (satellites) only work for measuring surface phenomena. As a result there is a large group of potential customers which require dense underwater measurements at an affordable rate. In order to obtain sub-surface data, sensors need to be placed exactly at the location where the water is to be sampled. This is currently achieved by lowering a multi-parameter sonde from a boat or ship, which requires a crew, complex equipment and is expensive to operate. A single boat can only obtain a comparably small amount of data-points. This makes it virtually impossible to get "snapshots" of dynamic 3D volumes, which consist of many data points collected within a short amount of time in order to maintain temporal consistency. These snapshots are however essential to analyze fast changing phenomena.
A limiting factor in water research is therefore often the scarcity of data. The presented technology addresses this problem by creating a new type of underwater robot equipped with sensors which is specifically designed to operate in large swarms, using novel distributed localization, communication and coordination methods, to simultaneously obtain data from many places in parallel. In most cases these robots can be launched from the shore to collect data fully autonomously over many hours, to deliver rich, spatially dense sample points of a specified water volume. Such a data set of samples obtained in parallel from many different
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locations will resolve spatially complex and fast-changing phenomena, which would not be detectable in traditionally collected samples. An understanding of these phenomena is important to resolve many research questions as well as for a number of commercial applications such as impact assessment of dredging operations and flow modeling for water treatment plants. By accelerating the sampling process by an order of magnitude and lowering the operating costs and the per-sample costs dramatically, researchers will be able to obtain an unprecedented amount of high resolution data, and will be able to respond to significant events such as heavy rainfall, storms or spills very rapidly without being held back by organizational overheads or budget constraints.
Figure 1 shows a typical application scenario. In this scenario the customer wants to know the 3D structure of a plume flowing out of a water treatment plant (or desalination plant). The conventional approach uses a boat fitted with a multi-parameter sonde. During a typical 8 hour deployment this boat is only able to capture 12 profiles out of which only very few or even none detect the plume (Figure 1 top). Using on the other hand a group of 15 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) as shown in Figure 2, all fitted with the same multi-parameters sensor as the boat, a 3D point cloud of 100000 samples is obtained, which clearly reveal the structure of the plume (Figure 1 bottom).
The sensor array incorporated into this AUV is an EXO2 sonde from YSI (https://www.ysi.com). A large choice of different sensors can be carried by the AUV in parallel. Depending of the type of agreement the partner would be a customer of the water analysis services, a licensee of the underwater autonomous vehicles technology or a cooperator using the presented vehicles with technical assistance and adaptation to the particular sensing required.
Advantages and Innovations Applications for underwater sensing using robotic technology have been limited to deployments of a small number of robots. The Swiss company developed a vehicle which can be manufactured for at a significantly lower cost and can be deployed in large numbers (10-50) by a small number of operators (1-3). As a result water quality parameters with a much higher spatial resolution and temporal consistency are obtained, that can reveal structures that have until now been invisible.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status EU and CH
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001001001 Automation, Robotics Control Systems
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001002024 Environmental and Biometrics Sensors, Actuators 007003003 Marine Science 010004006 Marine Environment 010004013 Water Resources Management
Market 006010002 Hydro-electric 008002004 Robotics 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
NACE M.71.1.2 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken
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English German French Client Country Switzerland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Depending on the type of partnership, the partner would be an environmental regulator, coastal engineering company or drinking water supplier requiring high resolution data. Or technology solutions provider working in the field of underwater sensing and interested in our technology.
Depending of the type of agreement the partner would be a customer of the water analysis services, a licensee of the underwater autonomous vehicles technology or a cooperator using the presented vehicles with technical assistance and adaptation to the particular sensing required. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Efficient, low cost and easy-to-deploy home health information system for Ambient Assisted Living and Medical Telemetry
Summary
A Portuguese technology-based start-up has developed a wireless sensors’ based e-health platform for the continuous monitoring of health status and location of the elderly or chronically hill people. The platform enables the integration of the user’s medical information in a safe place where it can be accessed by health care providers, whether formal or informal, and facilitates the rapid assistance in emergencies by sending automatic alerts for the caregiver and/or centralised emergency system.
Creation Date 13 March 2015 Last Update 24 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOPT20150114001
Details
Description The increasing ageing of the population combined with issues of independence and quality of life results in the fact that many elderly people live separated from their families, often living alone or accompanied by another old person and significantly increasing the number of elderly people found dead at home without any assistance, formal or informal.
Moreover, regarding people with an increasingly busy day-to-day that make up the active population, it is difficult to keep the continuous surveillance of their elderly relatives with diagnosed diseases. In the case of these elderly that need to be continuously monitored due to cardiovascular problems or others, it becomes essential to have a platform to empower this process and which allows the remote monitoring. Also in the case of independent elderly without diagnosed problems, it may be of interest to maintain monitoring of vital signs and their activities, allowing a timely intervention in case of emergency, such as a fall. A third of people aged over 65 fall at least once a year. These falls, which might result in fractures, can immobilize the elderly, who need urgent medical attention. In the case of an elderly person who lives alone, he/she can spend hours without being assisted, which will increase the effects of a fall that could be harmless.
The new e-health platform responds to the problem identified, allowing for the continuous monitoring of vital signs or other parameter type and the reporting of the data information to a remote application for the caregiver.
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The new e-health platform developed enables the integration of user information (elderly or chronically ill) in a safe place where it can be accessed by health care providers, whether formal or informal. Through continuous monitoring of health status and location of the user, the platform facilitates expeditious assistance in emergencies, since when anomalies occur, alerts are automatically issued for the caregiver and/or centralized emergency system. The system is based on two complementary modules: • A mobile application which is responsible for acquiring and processing the data monitored by the Bluetooth wireless sensors and for transmitting these data to the central server. This module is also responsible for triggering alerts if the values fall below or above the thresholds previously defined. • A web application in which the caregiver can consult the monitored data in real time and also define and setup a set of parameters. The wireless sensors available in the solution enable the monitoring of the following parameters: Heart rate; Oximetry; Blood Pressure; Location; Glucose; Weight; Temperature. Concurrently, the company is developing other products based on this technology to address other markets such as the monitoring of well-being.
Advantages and Innovations Continuously monitoring of vital signs and daily activity information can help to promote better healthcare and better quality of life. Medical telemetry is not a new concept, but the vast majority of available solutions are not capable to re-organize its different sensing components on a network and to transmit and retransmit data to other sensors or expand it to several devices. In addition, most available products in the market require the patient to stay in bed and the few ambulatory wireless products are usually too big and heavy. In recent years, there have been many technological developments that aim to address this problem, due to the large market potential. This e-health platform is aimed at different types of patients (characterized by their diseases or symptoms) and at the part of population that is concerned about their health. It is also directed to the promotion of health and well being allowing the user to measure his continuous heartbeat during physical activity and monitor the evolution of his physical condition. The consultation of health data history and evolution might be done online and shared with the health professional, given that in order to protect the privacy of the users, the system needs to have bidirectional authorization. The platform is modular and cloud based in order to add new features easily and to be highly/worldwide scalable.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development This e-health platform was developed in January 2012. The trial version was completed in December 2012, having started the pilot project with a national municipally in March 2013. The year 2013 served to test the product in the market and make the necessary adjustments on the technology. With the validation of this e-health platform in a real environment and having obtained a very positive feedback from the end-users, the product is able to enter the national and international market and succeed.
IPR Status Trade Marks
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
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Keywords
Technology 001003001 Applications for Health 006006001 Health information management 006006002 Remote diagnostics 006006004 Sensors & Wireless products
Market 002003 Specialised Turnkey Systems 005003004 Monitoring equipment
NACE Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities Q.86.2.1 General medical practice activities Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities Q.87.1.0 Residential nursing care activities Q.87.3.0 Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
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Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2011 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Portuguese Client Country Portugal
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Partners and potential clients are: - Homecare companies and professionals - Nursing homes - Day care centers - Residential homes - Rehabilitation companies Interested partners have the option of signing a license agreement, to engage into a commercial agreement with technical assistance or to establish a services agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Advanced 3D Industrial Inspection System
Summary
A Spanish ICT Research center offers an inspection system that applies Machine Vision to quality control. It is an industrial solution easy to integrate in production processes, capturing images of an object while it is in free fall. The whole volume of the object is reconstructed in 3D in real time. Then, any deviation is efficiently detected. The research organization is looking for partners to establish license agreement, manufacturing agreement, or services agreement.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150417001
Details
Description A Spanish ICT Research center offers an inspection system that applies Machine Vision to quality control.
Industrial inspection is a field where accurate and fast systems are particularly important to achieve high quality without compromising the production speed. Currently, the process of verification of product quality is incomplete or requires mechanical handling, with the associated problems (hiding of some faces, increase of the inspection time, adaptation to each manufactured part, etc.), costs and delays.
The 3D Industrial Inspection system offered here proceeds in three simple steps: 1) Capture The device contains a number of cameras distributed in a sphere. The special location of the cameras is optimized to obtain the best reconstruction fidelity. The system is able to capture the objects without contact or manipulation, and without hidden surfaces. The process is simple: the part under inspection is dropped from the top, it falls freely and the images are captured simultaneously by all cameras, allowing the fast reconstruction of an accurate 3D model of the object.
2) Reconstruction Once we have all the images, a 3D reconstruction is performed. The 3D reconstruction techniques developed lead to a very efficient process that allows a very high throughput of the system.
3) Inspection The tolerance is easily adjustable according to the quality parameters defined for each part or for each particular area of it, giving rise to the rejection of those objects that do not fit the required dimensional or surface standards.
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The analysis of the production problems is made easier with an included application that, using a color code, highlights the differences between the part and the reference model, allowing visualizing the errors that appear in an object.
Among the applications of the system it can be highlighted: Industrial inspection for quality control of products of any size, dimensional or surface control, fast acquisition of 3D measurements from real parts, etc., everything with low maintenance costs and high throughput.
There are many application sectors for the system: - Plastic Industry - Food Industry - Packaging - Electronics - Automotive Industry - Pharmaceutical Industry - Others ...
Main features and advantages of the Advanced 3D Industrial Inspection System are the following: - No mechanical handling: Parts that are now manually verified can be automatically inspected. - Scalable system: Easy adaptation to different part sizes (screws, springs, nuts, etc.) - Innovative system (patent pending) capturing the image while the object is in the air: Reconstruction of all the surface and volume of the object in real time - The reference model can be loaded from a CAD file or built from a few samples in a very short time: Allows quality control of production patterns that cannot be inspected with traditional 2D/3D machine vision Systems - Fully parametrizable inspection tolerances: Easy adaptation to particular size and precision needs
The research organization is mainly looking for industrial equipment manufacturers that can implement the product into industries. Different types of co-operation are possible: license agreement, manufacturing agreement, distribution services agreement or services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations 3D inspection has several intrinsic problems related to the following issues: - 3D parts of different size and shape - Need to control size, angles, surfaces, volume, … - High manipulation costs
Current solutions for 3D inspection could be classified into two categories: 1) Active methods: fly time; structured light; modulated laser; conoscopic holography; TAC. 2) Passive methods: stereoscopy; photometry, unfocussing, etc.; outlines.
These current solutions have several problems: - Inspection time / workload - Part Positioning, which leads to mechanical manipulation - Uncompleted reconstruction - Cost and complexity
The Advanced 3D Industrial Inspection System offered by the Spanish ICT Research center solves these limitations. It is suitable for any mechanical part, without manipulation (parts that are now manually verified can be automatically inspected). It is scalable: easily scalable solution, suitable for different part sizes. And it can control (2D and 3D) all object sides.
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Other relevant characteristics are: 3D models from CAD design or self-learning; easily adjustable tolerances; Adaptable on useful volume, spatial resolution and parts per minute.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001001001 Automation, Robotics Control Systems 001002006 Computer Software 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition 001002013 Information Technology/Informatics 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems
Market 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 002007016 Artificial intelligence related software 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008002005 Machine vision software and systems
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: companies. Activity of the partner: industrial equipment manufacturers. Role of the partner: implementation of the product into industries.
Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative pellet air heater
Summary
A Polish company experienced in the field of biofuels invented an innovative pellet air heat exchanger and is looking for business partners in order to develop and commercialise the product. The company is looking for technical cooperation and financial agreements and joint further development.
Creation Date 24 April 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOPL20150406001
Details
Description The pellet air heater is an innovative air heat exchanger, which is equipped with a burner to burn pellets. The whole process of delivery of pellet to the burner and combustion takes place automatically. Heat exchange occurs between the hot exhaust gases counter current and the air supplied by the fans. The device has two working air fans embossing, operating in contracting simultaneously on opposite sides of the furnace. The heater is designed exclusively for use with pellet burner and meets all the conditions for obtaining max. power from the combustion of pellets.
The Polish device is designed for heating market, for example, at the farm. In drying grain and other agricultural products and industrial drying columns of different applications. The heater can also be used for heating of large objects, such as sport halls, tennis courts, production halls, workshops, etc.
In addition, pellet heater can be used successfully as a mobile device also in all kinds of intervention works, eg. To drain the flooded area, heating and drying of places without electricity, heating, various types of rooms for occasional events.
Partners are sought for technical and financial agreements and joint further development in order to launch the project and commercialise it on the foreign markets.
Advantages and Innovations The main competitive advantages of pellet heating column: • High efficiency furnace - at least 85%; • Countercurrent air flow, forced one or two fans; • design provides the opportunity to join at least two conductors hot air; • compact design heating column, • full mobility device
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• the possibility of an independent power supply unit • limited degree of service and the ability to work without the need for constant maintenance that requires switching off the furnace from work; • the possibility of automatic ash removal and cleaning of the furnace tube during operation; • Easy ejection of the heater - the ride platform,
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 004002005 Heat exchangers 004002010 Other energy related machinery
Market 006005010 Other alternative energy 006005015 Biomass and Biofuels 006009001 Other energy production
NACE C.32.9.9 Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2006 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Certification Standards none Languages Spoken English Polish Client Country Poland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The inventor is looking for technical and financal agreements and joint further development. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Low consumption LED variable messaging sign
Summary
Spanish electronic company has developed an innovative whole new range of variable messaging signs with a built-in technology able to cut power consumption up to 80%. It expands the lifetime of the variable messaging sign, while reducing operating and maintenance costs. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 21 November 2013 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOES20131121003
Details
Description The Spanish company designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of products, which can be used in a huge number of different public information systems projects. One of the main expenses in those projects is the power bill. Because of that, the company R+D efforts have been focused on reducing power consumption of variable messaging signs. As a result, this technology achieves an energy consumption of just 350 Watts for a variable messaging sign.
The low consumption LED variable messaging signs have a wide range of applications:
•Traffic: roads, tunnels, urban areas. oVariable Messaging Sign (VMS), with CE certification.
•Transportation: airports, trains, metro, tramways, streetcars. oPassenger Information Systems (PIS), On board Passenger Information Systems (Indoors & Outdoors), Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), etc.
•Public and Citizen Information: Public Information Displays (PID). oUrban LED video-walls, digital signposting, citizen information, mall and entertainment centers advertisement, parking lots, etc.
Advantages and Innovations This innovative variable messaging signs bring immediate ROI (Return on Investment.) to any project or infrastructure. Because of its low power consumption: •Increases the lifetime of its components more than any other existing technology. •Reduces the need for maintenance service and maintenance time. •Requires less installation investments (power lines, power sources, etc.) compared to other
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technologies. •Reduces the power bill.
It can be customized according to specific needs, applications or different market requirements through the partner sought receiving the technical assistance by the developer.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001001003 Electronic circuits, components and equipment 004006001 Energy management
Market 003001008 Display panels
NACE C.26.1.1 Manufacture of electronic components
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 1986 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: the developer is looking for partners in other markets in order to sign commercial agreements with technical assistance: •System integrators. •Construction companies. •Engineering companies. •Companies that run infrastructures on a concession basis.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: •Intelligent Traffic Systems, ITS. •Passenger/Flight Information Display Systems, PIDS/FIDS. •Public Information Systems (PIS)
- Task to be performed: the partner sought must integrate and adapt this innovative technology to specific local needs in their market through commercial agreements to get a final product to market, receiving the necessary technical assistance by the developer of the technology. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Cloud platform for development of specific mobile apps for museums, cultural centers and leisure spaces
Summary
Spanish ICT company has developed a CMS (Content Management System) platform based on cloud, for development of specific mobile apps for museums, cultural spaces, etc. It includes audio, tours, videos, images and social networks, always being endowed with universal accessibility (adapted to people with visual or hearing impairment). The company is looking for audio-visual or interactive production integrators willing to sign commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 11 December 2013 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOES20131211001
Details
Description Currently, most of the museums, cultural centers and leisure spaces are incorporating mobile apps in order to improve the visitor experience. Because of that, the Spanish company, has developed an innovative CMS (Content Management System) based on cloud, which incorporates app development advanced features and functionalities:
-Cloud model: Remote management and storage. -Multiplatform publishing: iOS, Android and Web-Apps. -Apps include a wide range of resources: Audio narrations, tours, videos, images galleries, panoramic pictures, social networks, etc. -Offer itineraries that can be downloaded in-app for free or for a fee. -Easy “drag & drop” interface to upload and edit all kind of audiovisual and accessible resources. -Contents between different languages can be easily reused. -Statistics to study the visitors. -Includes a ‘text-to-speech’ system for optional automatic audio narrations. -Real-time pre-visualization. -Various app developers can be working at the same time. -It allows designing templates for every screen. -The cataloguing system content can be imported or exported
The final apps that visitors download has the following features:
-Automatic detection of the mobile’s language. -Online or offline use thanks to in-app downloads and payments of tours/itineraries. -Multi-touch interaction.
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-Control over the reproduction of audio & video. -Interaction with social networks. -Options for disabled individuals, such as people with visual or hearing impairment: Sign language videos, audio-description, captions, audio-navigation. The apps are also compatible with Talkback and Voiceover (apps for visually impaired people)
Additionally, developed apps can be complemented with other technologies to help visitors such as an indoor location system and multilingual synchronizing system of the apps with external displays.
Advantages and Innovations -It can be customized and is compatible with any business or museological model. -It offers specific functionalities for museums, cultural centers and leisure spaces. -Full control: The user (ex: museum) acquires a license and then is free to decide how to produce the contents of the app guide with total autonomy or with the help of the integrator. -Allows creating multiplatform and multi-language apps as well as loan guides from a single centralized system. -Complies with the “design for all” paradigm thanks to its special accessibility features (people with visual or hearing impairment). -Allows creating tours and services based on statistics studies from the visitors habits. -Generates income through the in-app purchases of contents and itineraries.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001003002 Applications for Tourism 001004001 Cultural Heritage 001004003 E-Publishing, Digital Content 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001001004 Other commercial communications 001006002 Mobile communications, pagers and cellular radio 002007007 Applications software
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Portuguese Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: ICT integrators: Audio-visual, interactive production and technological integrators.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Integration of technologies related to museums, cultural centres and leisure spaces. For example, those integrators offering services such as onsite artwork reproduction printing in museums, virtual panoramas, augmented reality, public access to digital collections, audio guides...
- Task to be performed: The partner sought will sign commercial agreements to develop new apps based on this technology, receiving the technical assistance from the developer, to sell in their local markets.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Secure advanced solution for data storage even in public cloud
Summary
A Spanish SME has developed a hardware technology that definitively allows secure storage of digital files in any major cloud provider. Its use minimizes the risk of leakage or loss of confidential data taken to the cloud. Users always keep control of their information, protect their confidentiality and integrity, with quick and easy access to all the information they need at all times. Maximum safety and transparent use. A partner is sought for a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 20 May 2014 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOES20140520001
Details
Description A Spanish Company expert in Information Security, as well as in innovative products design and development to provide high digital security to the global market, has developed a hardware technology that definitively allows secure storage of digital files. This technology meets all the needs for a Safe Storage Service where users always keep control of their information. The technology uses a very advanced and innovative software and cryptographic technology that definitely guarantees confidential data storage on privacy insecure and external repositories. It enables the safe use of the cloud, opening a new range of possibilities. This new technology provides real Security that is transparent for the end user and it applies stealthy very tight security policies automatically.
-Technical Description: The technology is a single hardware module that connects to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector and eventually a USB keyboard and mouse and HDMI/VGA monitor to access the Setup and Activation Console. Once the system is booted, the presence of such terminals is no longer required. In operation, the identified modules are: (1) The reduced and bastioned operating system. (2) A SMB (Server Message Block) module to export part of the local file system to authorized users through the network. (3) The access control system to determine which users have an account on the system by a user/password pair, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) or Active Directory. (4) A unit responsible of the encryption/decryption of all files. (5) A service of upload / download encrypted files to / from the cloud. (5) A specific connector that will fit the different types of communication with the various clouds (Amazon, Azure, Google Drive, MEGA, etc.).
Features:
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-Encrypts/Decrypts of files automatically. -Assures Deduplicated files. -Works with Cloud or External Repositories Storage (SMB, FTP, etc.). -Integrated with Active Directory and LDAP. -Includes deferred deletion and file version control. -Applies robust symmetric cryptography with AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard), SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm) hashes, MACs (Message Authentication Code) and CRC(Cyclical Redundancy Checkings). -Fixed to cryptographic keys with an effective length of 384 bits, and with authentication keys 256 bits long. -There are different versions and configurations for different needs and scenarios.
Versions/Users: The technology is a scalable solution and adaptable in different versions to meet different user’s needs: • Large Corporations or Government Offices: Ministries, Health, Education, Justice, Development, Defense, etc. Administration at all levels. Hospitals, Multinationals, Industrial Property. All agencies or companies that require different levels of file security. • Medium and Large Businesses: Professionals, especially those that handle sensitive information: lawyers, doctors, dentists, architects, engineers, etc.
Advantages and Innovations The most important innovations of the technology are:
1. Files managed by the technology are always encrypted, regardless they are stored internally or in external repositories. 2. An original new operating procedure that allows automatic application of the file encryption policies of a company that stores its data in internal or external servers (clouds). 3. Full Independence from the client computers (universality) because it uses a protocol well known for exchanging digital files (SMB/CIFS) and it does not require installing client software or hardware on the user's computer. 4. Advanced and robust cryptographic keys management which ensures their effective length and their entropy, allowing decades of cryptographic protection to the files. 5. Advanced file identifiers management that grants full anonymity to the files stored in the cloud, making them indistinguishable from other device generated files. Files are only recognized by the device that can decrypt them. 6. Offers the effective cancelation/deletion of any digital file stored in clouds and external repositories. The particular device equipment that manages each file in the cloud has the exclusive control of the unique copy of the cryptographic keys required to decrypt it. 7. Versatility to use different communication protocols with external systems (REST, FTP, webDAV) as repositories and cloud storage (Amazon S3, Azure, Google Drive, MEGA, Dropbox, etc.) 8. The technology has a native and collective capability of Data Deduplication so that, as only one copy of each file is saved, storage and transported (to and from the cloud) and costs are minimized. 9. A convenient version control mechanism through a capacity for delayed file cancellation/deletion.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status
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Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002009 Data Protection, Storage Technology, Cryptography, Data Security
Market 002007007 Applications software 002007008 Business and office
NACE J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established
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2011 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought -Type of partner sought: Companies which market innovative cutting edge solutions for the Security market. TELCO Operators that offer solutions for SMEs, large companies and Government, and Consulting Firms.
-Specific area of activity of the partner: The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance to introduce the product in the European market. Companies interested to work with an innovative technology that enables the Secure and Controllable Cloud Storage and provides a differential value in both performance and usability.
-Task to be performed: To integrate and adapt this technology to specific local market needs, receiving the necessary technical support from the developer of the technology, and finally to market it.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Technology for using cellular phones as a “walkie-talkie”
Summary
Spanish mobile data related company has developed a special technology that combines the functionality of a walkie-talkie with normal mobile phone or PC. It allows communication to a group of people or one-to-one with a touch of button. Therefore it specially addresses security forces, industrial plants, taxi, delivery companies, etc. The company is looking for partners willing to integrate this solution under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 31 March 2014 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOES20140331001
Details
Description This innovative system can be applied to any mobile phone, tablet or PC, enabling it to work as a walkie-talkie.
Key features regarding this solution are the following:
-Communication to a group of people or one-to-one with a touch of the button. -It uses existing mobile data layers to provide VoIP (Voice over IP) calls (2G, 3G, 4G LTE, CDMA (Code division multiple acces), WiFi and NAT (Network Address Translation) support to assure global coverage & superior quality of service. -Allows sending instant messages to all members connected to a given group, including images, videos and voice recording. -Users status and GPS position location -Quick and secure voice messages can be delivered up to 200 users in one group. - Communication integration among different agencies in case of emergency or disaster (fire brigates, police, ambulances coordinated by using common group) - User and group management via Internet portal or from handset/PC dispatcher -Interconnection with trunking radio systems. -Priority call button and alarms available
The solution includes a PC dispacher for group management a monitoring with the following features:
-Google Maps powered for users positioning -Available on OS X, Windows and Linux -Instant messaging including voice capture. -Activity monitoring
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The system is a very useful communication tool for organizations with highly mobile workforce such as security forces, industrial plants, taxi, delivery companies, public transportation, airports, construction, public road maintenance, hospitals, shopping malls, etc.
Advantages and Innovations -Unlike regular mobile phones, this system allows to speak to a big group of people instantly and simultaneously. -Reduced voice and messaging costs. -Low data usage = 8kbps when talking/listening, average data usage is 68 MB/month -Improved team coordination & efficiency. -Safe communication, only group members can join and listen. -Voice group communication not limited by geographical distance. -All users are continuously connected to group and can transmit and/or respond orders immediately. -In case of emergency, last position of users is known.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001002002 Telephone interconnect and other equipment 001004001 Local area networks (including voice/data PBX systems) 001004007 Network test, monitoring and support equipment 001006002 Mobile communications, pagers and cellular radio
NACE O.84.2.2 Defence activities O.84.2.4 Public order and safety activities O.84.2.5 Fire service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Finnish Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: ICT solutions providers
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Integration of solutions related to mobile data technologies.
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- Task to be performed: To integrate this system within the partner solutions portfolio, under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Monitoring and testing platform for telecommunications operators services
Summary
Spanish company, specialized in solutions for the telecommunications industry, has developed a testing platform for monitoring the quality of service perceived by the telecommunications operator clients. It automatically monitors the operator services performance, and generates the necessary metrics to support internal operational decisions. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 03 April 2014 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOES20140403001
Details
Description Fixed and mobile operators are facing today a more complex network environment, a much more bandwidth≧consuming momentum and a fast≧evolving services offer. Besides, subscribers are demanding a much better quality of service, with no impact in pricing, and operators are competing in a market with a business model driven by ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), retainability, quality and billing assurance, while obliged to optimize Capex (Capital Expenditure) and Opex (Operational Expenditure). These “constraints” can clearly and efficiently be alleviated by the use of a test & measurement solution, able to automatically monitor their services performance, and generate the necessary metrics to support in internet and mobile services have already turned around from privilege to indispensable basic services for citizens worldwide.
This platform works with a central control unit and remote stationary or mobile probes. It enables operators to efficiently validate, test and monitor the performance and revenue assurance of their new services. Its design allows the user to objectively measure the quality of service as perceived by its clients, in real time or scheduled mode from the End≧to≧End point of view.
Additionally, it provides a huge amount of information about compliance, interoperability and performance together with a flexible configuration tool, allowing obtainment of standard and customized KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and intuitive operations.
Main features regarding this solution are the following:
-Allows validation of services, contents, billing and network. -Provides powerful distributed control capabilities ruled by a strict permissions hierarchy.
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-Probes can test different services and different technologies simultaneously. -Unlimited mobile phone user profiles using SIM Server and SIM_Multiplexer. -Top-management reports and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). -Real time and historical data access. -scheduling and test building scripting features.
It can performance tests on the following fixed and mobile services:
-Message services. -Voice services (3G, 4G, PSTN). -IVR services (DTMF (Dual-tone multi-frequency), voice navigation & recognition). -Prepaid services. -WAP (Wireless Application Protoco) services. -Internet services (HTTP, FTP, UDP, Web,email…). -Media streaming(audio,video). -Video telephony (3G). -Other services (location, roaming,…). -VoD(Video on demand), VoIP(Voice over IP), IPTV (Internet Protocol television). -RCS (Rich Communication Services), whatsapp.
Advantages and Innovations -Adaptable to the requirements of any telecom operator (scalable and flexible) -Assures billing. -Easy to deploy. -Reduces operating expenses. -Allows operators benchmarking. -Enable real time degradations alarms. -Easy adaptation to new services and technologies. -Easy open source integration.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001005003 Mobile Communications 001005013 Communications Protocols, Interoperability 001005015 VoIP telephony, remote access
Market
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001002004 Other telephone related (including telephone cost accounting systems, telephone related telephone test systems and telephone answering service equipment) 001004003 Communications processors/network management 001004007 Network test, monitoring and support equipment 001006004 Communications services
NACE J.61.1.0 Wired telecommunications activities J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English
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Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought
- Type of partner sought: ICT integrators
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Companies offering specialized services to telecommunications operators (fixed or mobile)
- Task to be performed: To market this solution within the partner area of influence under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Mobile sales solution with biometric contract signature process and legal validity
Summary
Spanish based-tech company has developed a software solution, that allows end-to-end customer contracting process. The solution carries out the whole sales process without need for paper forms. It has legal coverage since the signature is taken using biometric signature evidences such as pressure, signature direction, speed and many other biometric traces. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 07 May 2014 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOES20140507001
Details
Description This software solution makes more efficient any sales process by incorporating several cutting – edge technologies. Main features are the following:
-No need for paper forms -Biometric handwritten signature -Electronic contract processing -legal coverage -Capability to operate both online or offline -The solution architecture allows integration with many different external systems, such as CRMs, ERPs, online shops and many other applications that are involved with sales or contracting processes. -It is compatible with most tablets and mobile phone devices in the market.
It has been developed using different core modules for each functional requirement:
-Workflow -E-payments -Biometric signature -Contract generator with legal validity -Electronic signature
Solution domain of applications includes sectors such as banking, insurance, energy, Telco. In general, any kind of sector who usually performs end customer contracting process, specially those who perform these tasks on customer’s facilities.
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Additionally, it can be applied to other sectors where document signing is involved on their business processes, such as authorization documents, traffic police, and many others.
Advantages and Innovations Nowadays, there are other sales solutions that can cover the full paperless process. However, these solutions are based on traditional electronic signature technologies, which require user’s certificates, tokens or similar personal identification systems.
On the other hand, the presented solution is able to manage the whole process without the certificates mentioned above, due to the signature biometric analysis. It captures and stores signature biometric traces together with the signed documents, making it easy for graphologists to compare and validate these traces in order to validate a signature.
Additionally, the signature process can be combined with TimeStamp services for confirming not only the person who signs, but also to confirm when any document is signed.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002011 Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment 001002019 Electronic Signature
Market 001006002 Mobile communications, pagers and cellular radio 009002001 Insurance related 009002003 Banking 009002006 Other finance, insurance and real estate (including loan and mortgage companies)
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry 250-499 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: ICT integrators and consultancy companies.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Integration of ICT solutions, and specifically payment solutions.
- Task to be performed: To integrate this technology with the partner solutions portfolio and commercialise it within a defined region under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
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Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Quality and accessibility tool for the development of web contents and applications addressing disabled people
Summary
Spanish software engineering company has developed a solution that ensures quality and accessibility in the development of web content and other software applications. It allows for higher efficiency when programming, especially applications addressing people with different disabilities. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance and technical cooperation agreements.
Creation Date 13 May 2014 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOES20140513001
Details
Description This technology is a quality and accessibility integrated tool that unifies different independent functionalities offered by other quality support tools. As a result, this integration eases significantly the management of any application/web delivery project ensuring quality, accessibility and expected functioning.
Main features regarding this solution are the following:
-It uses established style rules standards to ensure code correction when programming. A rule engine controls code suitability through structure knowledge definitions and semantic rules.
-It allows automatic continuous integration for any kind of software development, not just web based, through test harness generation tools.
-It ensures web browsing without cuts through an interface automatic test system which guarantees adequate functioning and shows error elements.
-It also ensures web interfaces accessibility to get AAA accessibility level (the highest level) based on rules for W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) technologies validation, frameworks, scripts, headings, sheet style related units, semantic uses of colors, etc.
Advantages and Innovations
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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) are a set of guidelines for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. Depending on the accessibility level of any web content it can be ranked as A, AA or AAA, being AAA the highest level.
In this context, main innovation regarding this solution is its automatic process to adapt website content in order to reach the accessibility level AAA. It works both in exploitation environment (through a trans-coding platform) and development environments (through code validators).
The tool addresses people with a wide range of disabilities, making web content accessible for them:
-Visual disability: Voice based browsers.
-Audio disability: Audio labels (video subtitles, transcriptions for audio files, etc.).
-Physical disability: people affected by Parkinson, arms injuries, paralysis, etc require keyword offering command menus, non-sort data fill in, etc.
-Cognitive disability: people with lack of attention syndrome, dyslexia, lack of memory, require specific graphical aid to support written language, fix font size, deactivation of visual or audio elements, etc.
-Technological disabilities: Users lacking high bandwidth access, with obsolete PCs, low resolutions screens that require a simplified presentation of data, without images.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001003009 Quality Management System 011004 Technology, Society and Employment
Market 002007004 Program development tools/languages 002007015 Integrated software 002007028 Web semantics
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.63.1.2 Web portals
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for IT partners willing to integrate this solution within their software development toolkit portfolio. Type of partnership sought is commercial agreement with technical assistance and technical cooperation agreement in order to develop new features.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative hotspot platform for internet access management
Summary
Spanish ICT company has developed an innovative hotspot platform for internet access management. It has been specially designed for the control and metering of the client internet access in hotels, restaurants, cafes, airports, business centres, etc. and offers superior management features compared with other similar solutions. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 13 March 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOES20150313001
Details
Description It is advisable, that any business that offers internet access to its clients, counts on with a system that guarantees efficiency and security giving at the same time high level of customization depending on needs.
Because of that, the Spanish company has developed and innovative hotspot platform for internet access management, which specially fits the needs of business such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, airports, business centres, etc. Main features are the following:
-Tickets creation and printing, customized for each client who wish to get access to the Wi-Fi hotspot. It includes an access password and can be printed using any printer connected to the local network.
-Captive wireless portal: Any device connected to the network is automatically registered by the platform and the user is redirected to a portal in which the ticket number is introduced.
-Allows different system of metering and invoicing.
-Cloud back office management. It includes navigation logs to meet the security legislation of internet access.
-Users statistic.
-Unified management for business such as hotel chains.
-Management of different users and profiles for different business units within a chain (hotel
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chains for example).
-Registration through SMS (SMS sending with access password)
The software features are the following:
-Security filters to avoid traffic between clients.
-It supports a wide range of protocols: TCP/UDP (Transmission Control Protocol/ User Datagram Protocol), NAT(Network Address Translation) , SMNP (Simple Network Management Protocol), PPTP - VPN) (Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol - Virtual Private Network)
-Licenced by devices from 32 to 1000 users.
-Possibility of integration with different invoicing systems, including proprietary solutions.
-Integration with social networks, which allows starting session from Facebook, Twitter or Google Plus, without registering in the platform.
-Software developed in Linux (Ubuntu)
The system includes a hardware solution equipped with LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wireless Area Network) ports, and CPU (central processing unit).
The company is seeking international partners within the hospitality sector with experience in commercialization of ICT in order to reach any business in which internet access management is advisable. Therefore, the kind of cooperation sought is commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Advantages and Innovations -Usually, internet access offered by hospitality business to its clients is an additional service appreciated by them, but without remarkable benefits to the company. This platform allows to get benefits from any internet access through advertising, increase of social network followers, promotions, access statistics, etc.
-This solution offers higher level of customization and features compared with most of the existing solutions in the market that just provide a ticket to access the network.
-The cloud back office management feature allows to access the platform from any device (remote monitoring) and performance maintenance tasks any time.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
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Keywords
Technology 001002014 Internet Technologies/Communication (Wireless, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) 001005005 Network Technology, Network Security
Market 001004001 Local area networks (including voice/data PBX systems) 007005003 Hotels and resorts
NACE J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0
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Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for ICT integrators with experience within the hospitality sector in order to deploy this solution within the partner area of influence.
The kind of cooperation proposed is commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Communications cost management technology
Summary
Spanish ICT company has developed an advanced technology for automated detection of errors and cost overruns in telecommunications invoicing. It provides pricing, analysis and control of special contracts for major accounts. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 09 April 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOES20150408001
Details
Description It is a fact, that errors and cost overruns in the big companies telecommunications invoices, take place very often. It is due to the huge amount of different lines, data plans, and services hired and is definitely difficult to control for either operators or their clients.
In order to solve this problem, the Spanish company has developed a communications cost management technology that is intended for major organizations and operators. It makes possible to detect, in a simple and automated way errors and cost overruns in telecommunications invoicing. At the same, time it dynamically analyses consumption to adjust invoices to actual use.
Main features and functionalities are the following: -Monitor billing traffic, fees, and discounts with special conditions. -Identify automatically generated billing errors. -Manage and inventory of lines and hired services. -Analyse multiple indicators using on-line analytical processing. -Optimize their line usage and purchases. -Compatible with ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning). -It manages contracts and invoices from any international network operator. -Integrated management of landline, mobile and data traffic in one platform. -Platform on premises or in the cloud. -Delegated or user-internal management. -Multi-language. -Multi-business management in one group.
The Spanish company is looking for external partners abroad to reach commercial agreements and providing them with the necessary technical support for this technology. This collaboration will enable the company to reach new markets with an innovative technology and will allow them
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to grow in international markets.
Advantages and Innovations It simplifies the checking and reconciliation of invoices for fixed, mobile and data to pay only for actual consumption and on the agreed conditions. Therefore, it provides an immediate ROI (Return On Investment) by identifying errors, improving contract terms and efficiently managing costs.
This is an outstanding technology above other competitors, in terms of pricing to the clients and in terms of features non-exisiting in others. Additionally, this company is very experienced and specialized in developing technologies for optimization of telecommunications expenses either for clients or operators.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002015 Knowledge Management, Process Management 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001002004 Other telephone related (including telephone cost accounting systems, telephone related telephone test systems and telephone answering service equipment) 002007026 Other software services
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for IT integrators willing to cooperate under commercial agreement with technical assistance. The goal is to commercialise this solution, within the partner region with the necessary technical adaptation to local requirements, under commercial agreements and getting the proper technical support from the developer.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Interactive technology for showcases
Summary
Spanish ICT company, has developed a technology to allow an electronic display or screen (such as LCD, LED, plasma or projector) to become an interactive digital signage solution. It can be used for in-window installations to communicate with target audiences and transform window-shopping into an interactive experience. The company is looking for commercial agreements under technical assistance.
Creation Date 10 April 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20150410001
Details
Description One of the main goals of any shop or store is to attract possible customers setting up an original showcase that gives an overview of its products. Because of that, the technology developed by the Spanish company addresses further interaction with potential customers. This solution works establishing a two-way interaction between a display or screen located in a store showcase and a potential customer using a smartphone.
Potential customers near the digital display can scan the QR code displayed in screen or typing the URL in the browser linking the mobile phone with the interactive showcase. While connected, the content being displayed on the showcase is remote controlled using gestures on the touch screen of the user device.
Thus the user can: -Browse through the offers and products being displayed. -Send information such as filtering preferences or even provide contact information, such as detailed descriptions, offers, or characteristics, related to the selected products.
Key features are the following:
-Information in their own language: When people with smartphones link to a digital display, the preferred language of the phone is detected and, if available, the content on the digital display automatically switches to this preferred language.
-Analytics: It allows to find out how many people are interested in the products. Measuring the engagement level helps to make shop-window more successful.
-Two-way interaction: The content of the digital display is controlled using touch gestures on the smartphone. Additional information about the selected products can be also downloaded to the
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phone.
-Filtering: Filters can be applied from the phone to arrange the products displayed on the digital screen.
-Further information: People can also send personal information (such an email) to request further information about a product. This information is sent directly to the retailer.
-Personalization: The layout content displayed on the digital screen is based in HTML5 templates.
The company is looking for ICT companies interested in integrate this solution within their solutions portfolio and commercialise it within their influence area getting technical assistance from the developer.
Advantages and Innovations -Creates interactive brand experiences to attract customers and then engage them with interactive content. -Help customers purchasing decisions. -Uses the immediacy of the physical store to create interactive experiences that cannot be replicated by online-only retail. -Provides point-of-purchase information.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002011 Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment 001002018 User Interfaces, Usability 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001002004 Other telephone related (including telephone cost accounting systems, telephone related telephone test systems and telephone answering service equipment) 001006003 Other communications (not elsewhere classified) 007002005 Other retailing
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NACE J.58.2.9 Other software publishing J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The preferred partner sought is a company specialized in development of ICT solutions, especially those with experience in the retail sector.
The partner sought should be able to adapt this technology to specific local requirements, signing commercial agreement, and will receive the necessary technical support form the developer. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Ocular protector for screens of electronic devices
Summary
Spanish tech-based company has developed an ocular protector that absorbs part of the wavelength light emitted by electronic devices and reduces visual fatigue. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 13 April 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TOES20150413001
Details
Description Nowadays, people spend more time each day in front of screens, and the number of hours continue to increase, producing blurry vision, dry eyes, or headaches.
New LED screens from smartphones, tablets and computers emit 5 times more short wavelength light than previous electronic devices, which is a risk factor for the retina (especially for children a young adults that lack the natural protective barrier)
This ocular protector addresses this problem by sticking a protective silicon layer on the electronic device screen, which absorbs part of the wavelength light emitted. This technology has been developed by a Spanish company specialized in technologies for consumer electronics.
It has the following features:
-100% tactile layer. -Avoid scratch marks on the screen. -Long lasting adhesiveness. -There are 4 levels of protection according to time spent in front of electronic devices by age range.
This technology has been developed jointly with one of the top Spanish universities as result of 12 years scientific research regarding the impact of light on ocular health.
The company is looking for international partners willing to integrate this innovative solution within their portfolio under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
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Advantages and Innovations -Reduces visual fatigue such an eye irritation, itchiness, headache, and blurry vision, etc. -Reduces sleep disorders linked to overexposure of LED screens. -Decreases the risk factor for retinal macular degeneration produced by the negative effects of short wavelength light.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001003001 Applications for Health 002007012 Optical Materials 005006010 Optics
Market 002007012 Medical/health 003001009 Other electronics related (including keyboards)
NACE C.26.7.0 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for international partners with experience in the electronic devices sector (smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.) willing to commercialise this technological solution in a designated area under commercial agreement with technical assistance. To market this solution in the destination markets, the partner must evaluate and adapt this technology to specific requirements in the local countries. The partner sought will receive technical assistance from the developer. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Graphene epoxy resin formulations for coatings and composites with enhanced properties in electrical conductivity, mechanical reinforcement and anti- corrosion
Summary
Spanish company has developed innovative epoxy resin formulations by incorporating graphene through a proprietary procedure. It has been applied to coatings and composites, enhancing electrical conductivity properties, mechanical reinforcement and anti-corrosion. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 14 May 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOES20150514003
Details
Description The Spanish company has been able to optimize the dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets through an innovative approach that makes possible to extract the nanomaterial properties in bulk scale to be present in epoxy resins. The combination of chemical modification of the graphene nanoplatelets and the dispersion methodology provides a synergic effect with outstanding properties.
This methodology has been applied by the Spanish company to coatings and composites in three different approaches:
-Epoxy coatings: Mixed with the appropriate hardener, it provides an extraordinary component in several sectors such as floors, composites for automotive, coatings, paints, etc. It provides properties as conductive/dissipate prime coating exhibiting very low surface resistivity. Application fields: antistatic floors, dissipative coatings, conductive coatings, EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shield protection coating, etc.
-Epoxy composite: It works as reinforcement of laminated epoxy fiber composites, improving more than three times the flexural failure test. Application fields: Reinforced carbon fibers composites, reinforced glass fibers composites, automotive parts, sport goods, etc.
-Epoxy anticorrosion coating: It provides a versatile additive applicable in pure epoxy resin or aqueous matrices, reaching a high level of anticorrosion measured by EIS (Electrochemistry
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Impedance Spectroscopy). The corrosion rate is reduced in 2 orders of magnitude compared with the primer as an active anti-corrosion mechanism and due to the nature of the graphene nanoplatelets, the permeability to atmospheric oxygen and water is reduced in a passive protection mechanism. The combined effect improves the salt chamber test to failure by more than 50% compared with the primer. Application fields: Marine coatings, exterior metal protection coating, construction sector,etc.
The company is looking for industrial partners willing to cooperate under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Advantages and Innovations - Currently, there is not a proven final formulation of epoxy resin with graphene in the market. The few developments reported in this field are in the R&D phase.
-The company unique dispersion technology allows to develop synergic graphene material and to obtain formulated epoxy resins with enhanced properties.
-The industrial scalability of the process allows satisfying different industrial needs.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002002 Coatings 002007005 Composite materials
Market 008001007 Coatings and adhesives manufactures 008005 Other Industrial Products (not elsewhere classified)
NACE C.25.6.1 Treatment and coating of metals C.25.9.9 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for industrial partners with expertise in the field of coatings and composites. The kind of cooperation sought is commercial agreement with technical assistance. Therefore the partner should be able to commercialize these solutions within its area of influence getting technical assistance in order to customize the formulations when needed. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Innovative process to obtain light and cheap aluminum forgings with improved performance against corrosion
Summary
A Spanish company has developed a process to obtain aluminum forgings that are lighter and cheaper than traditional copper alloys, and with improved performance against corrosion. They can be used in any environment, even those with high humidity conditions: bathrooms, nautical, automotive, exterior building materials, ... They seek partners to incorporate this process in their production and to market the resulting forgings.
Creation Date 14 May 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150514002
Details
Description The Spanish company works in the field offorging, stamping and machining of non- ferrousmaterials as wellas Mg, OF-Cu, Ti, AISI 316 and lead free brasses materials, being a supplier of industries related to automotive, bathroom accessories, valves, tools, etc.
Traditionally the aluminum goods are obtained by foundry for corrosion reasons. Using aluminum itself can decrease the weight of the products and their price.
Nevertheless, until now,the use of aluminum has been limited because of its low corrosion resistance.
The developed process consists of coating aluminum parts obtained by forging, and it allows the production of aluminum forgings, lighter than traditional brass and with better corrosion performance.
These light-weight and corrosion-resistant products can be used in any environmental conditions, even those with high humidity parameters such as bathrooms, nautical, automotive, exterior building materials, ….
The company has developed the project in its internal R&D department, what allows them to access demanding markets in the performance of light and corrosion resistance.
They would like to be contacted by companies interested in using this kind of materials with corrosion resistance increased.
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They can also take part in any project to develop products or materials with improved properties or their customization for a specific sector.
Advantages and Innovations The main advantages of the developed process is the obtaining of aluminum forgings with improved properties compared to the traditional forging brass: o Lighter weight o Lower cost/price o Increased corrosion resistance
Using aluminum also avoids the use of other materials of high volatility in market prices such as alloys.
With the new process any type of pieces are available in aluminum and intended for environments with high rate of corrosion and / or humid environments.
Tested and robust products in accordance with requirement (UNE-EN-ISO 9227).
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002002 Coatings 002007002 Building materials 002007011 Non-ferrous Metals 002007015 Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation 002008008 Water Transport
Market 007004003 Home furnishing and housewares 007004010 Other consumer products 008001007 Coatings and adhesives manufactures 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts
NACE C.25.5.0 Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy C.25.6.1 Treatment and coating of metals
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company seeks an industrial partner who is interested in producing or marketing such products obtained by the developed process and to be applied at any sector.
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Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Energy saving smart power cutting switch for domestic electric appliances
Summary
A UK-based product development startup has developed a patent-pending sensory-based electronic switch that automatically cuts off the power supply to domestic electrical appliances by considering the operational characteristics and constantly monitoring the operational state of the appliance in use - the sensory-based logic resides in each electrical appliance. Manufacturers of household electrical equipment are sought to license the technology and test incorporation into their own products.
Creation Date 09 June 2015 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150609002
Details
Description Households account for 30% of energy consumption which suggests that energy conservation should first start at home. The main contributing factor to household energy wastage is that the main decision to turn on or off many electrical appliances is still taken by humans. In certain situations, humans operate electrical appliances such as irons, vacuum cleaners, hair-driers, kettles and can easily leave them unattended often when distracted. This act can lead to significant energy wastage. The company described here has developed an automated solution to cut-off power when required through a smart context-aware mechanism.
Each variant of the electronic switch in the product described operates based on the actual operational characteristics and operational states of each electrical appliance. The product employs a combination of appropriate low-cost sensors that are able to decide when to act upon reception of a signal. Given that the operational characteristics of different appliances vary, 3 switch variants have been developed that can apply to 3 different sets of power hungry household appliances. By intelligently passing the burden on to sensory-based machine- learning solutions, the human decision to turn off an appliance is not required. This results in improved energy-saving and the minimisation of fire-hazards caused by unattended equipment.
The UK product development startup seeks manufacturers of household electrical goods to license and potentially integrate the technology into their products.
Advantages and Innovations Some existing products require humans to continuously press a mechanical switch that may cut off power unnecessarily when not intended. The main benefit of the use of this technology is the ability to automatically cut power in a smart manner by considering operational characteristics of each electrical product. This feature does not exist in other products on the market currently.
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Energy savings and the decreased occurrence of household incidents involving electrical goods are also a key benefit.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Granted patent or patent application essential
Comment Regarding IPR status The main patent dealing with energy Saving was filed with USPTO (US 14-580244) in December 2014. PCT Application in preparation.
An Additional Patent which was Granted by GB IPO (GB2484357) can be used for Internet of Things (IOT) purposes. This enables an electrical equipment to make a connection with a Smartphone to notify power-Saving decision.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001006010 Printed circuits and integrated circuits 004008 Energy efficiency 010001003 Fire Safety Technology
Market 007004003 Home furnishing and housewares 007004010 Other consumer products
NACE C.27.3.3 Manufacture of wiring devices
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Albania,Republicof, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, BosniaandHerzegovina, Brazil,FederativeRepublicof, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India,Republicof, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,TheformerYugoslavRepublicof, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco,Kingdomof, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, SouthKorea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UnitedKingdom, USA,
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry.
Specific area of activity: Manufacturer of household electric appliances.
Task to be performed by the partner sought: License the technology for use in their products. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Scientific services in the field of applied bioinformatics
Summary
An Italian organization, based in Milan, hosts collaborations in a large pool of scientific workers in fields as biotech, IT, medicine, and facilitates network communication projects. The organization is looking for scientific services agreements with biotech and IT SMEs and research institutions through an innovative "fair trade" approach. Special attention is given to project related to mobile apps based on bioinformatics tools.
Creation Date 15 January 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOIT20150115002
Details
Description Bioinformatics is an emerging scientific field that can help generating innovative solutions and diffusion of scientific and technical knowledge in several important economic and social sectors, such as health care, human wellness, food and agriculture. Mission of the organisation is the offer of advanced bioinformatics services and solutions through new scientific communication tools. Projects are mainly focused on the development of bioinformatics solutions through an innovative "fair trade approach", where service price are discounted when results and solutions are shared with the scientific community through a web portal. Major areas of scientific tools and services are the following ones: - Market strategies advice to promote scientific service & solutions. - MySql, Oracle and MS SQL Server database development focused on life science. - Quality control testing and protocol development for biological databases and clinical management data. - Scientific IT solution for Mobile app, Web design interface, scripting in any language and development of customized services and solutions for consumer life science. - Design and implementation of parallelized bioinformatics algorithms on Grid. - Analysis and design of ontologies and biological/clinical databases. - Big data management for high throughput technologies. - Data Mining and Text Analytics for biological data. - Implementing of web semantic technologies for data interoperability. - Metabolic pathways prediction (Reference Organisms and Viruses). - Next generation sequencing data analyses of 454 pyro-sequencer (Roche) and Illumina MiSeq. - De-novo genome assembly (pipeline under construction). - RNAsq data analyses. - RNA editing analysis (on-going research to identify the best method). The organisation is currently focussed in the development of mobile apps for tablet and smartphone in a variety of applications, such as plant disease identification, nicotine
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dependency, dietary problems, wellness. The organization is looking for scientific service agreements in the area of bioinformatics with biotech, pharma and IT enterprises as well as research institutions. Special interest area will be given to development projects of smart mobile apps.
Advantages and Innovations Main advantages offered by the organization are related to the wide range of available expertises in bioinformatics and to the opportunity to share (partially or totally) results and solutions of research projects within the scientific community through an innovative "fair trade" approach based on an ad hoc web portal. Partners willing to share results and solutions may get a discounted price of the service. The innovative service approach proposed by the organisation facilitates synergic partnerships for innovative projects across biotech and IT enterprises and scientific institutions. Further advantages of the involvment in the scientific network are the following ones: (i) direct assistance in the utilization of already available bioinformatic solutions and in the development of ad-hoc problem solving tools for specific customers; (ii) network members may exploit their expertise and their contacts/relationships in any specific bioinformatics research area or find out the adequate experts to deal with in any specific scientific project; (iii) network may also be used for strengthening cooperation and partnerships with SMEs and institutions in view of the participation to H2020 calls.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development In order to build and integrate scientific social network activities, the organization developed a web portal with available free services for topic news, event and jobs advertisements for the scientific community in the bioinformatics field.
IPR Status Trade Marks,Copyright
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002010 Databases, Database Management, Data Mining 001005007 Research Networking, GRID 006003001 Bioinformatics
Market 001006004 Communications services 002001003 Scientific computers 002006006 Databases and on-line information services
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002007005 Communications/networking
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.2 Computer consultancy activities J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2012 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Biotech, IT, healthcare and pharma SMEs, universities and research centers interested in getting scientific services agreements in the bioinformatics area, willing to share results and solutions of research projects. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement
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Technology Offer
Healthcare information application for mobile devices seeks technical cooperation and license agreements
Summary
A UK SME has developed a health application for mobile devices which enables the user to find global healthcare services, access an A-Z of health conditions and use emergency features to get assistance. The company is looking for partners for technical cooperation or license agreements with organisations who wish to develop this application to suit their needs.
Creation Date 01 July 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150701003
Details
Description Mobile technology is now ubiquitous and people are increasingly looking for solutions to everyday health problems on their mobile phones. A UK based company has developed a comprehensive healthcare application that provides a range of information for use anywhere in the World. The company is now looking to find partners who may wish to use the technology under license or to develop the technology to suit their market requirements under a technical cooperation agreement. Partners could be IT companies, public sector departments, companies developing intranet services for employees or medical practitioners with technology needs.
Advantages and Innovations The application provides the user with details about the nearest:
Hospitals General Practitioner surgery Dentist Pharmacies Sports facilities (England only)
The application also provides information on health conditions through use of UK NHS Choices database. The user can also enter details of his/her health conditions that may be relevant in an emergency situation. The user can also use the application to give emergency location information to the emergency services. Direct dial feature allows users to call Emergency services in over 82 Countries worldwide.
Stage of Development
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Available for demonstration
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001003001 Applications for Health 001003002 Applications for Tourism 001003003 Applications for Transport and Logistics 001003004 ASP Application Service Providing 001003005 e-Government
Market 005001001 Diagnostic services 005001009 Other diagnostic 005003007 Computer-aided diagnosis and therapy 007004002 Health and beauty aids 007005005 Education and educational products and materials
NACE J.58.2.9 Other software publishing J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought - SME or larger, company or public sector
Specific area of activity of the partner - Health information, health mobile applications
Task to be performed by the partner sought - Evaluate application and consider license or partnering options.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Mobile application platform that connects with wearable biometric sensor for remote clinical health monitoring of patients
Summary
A UK SME has developed a complete clinical medical solution for the remote monitoring of patients by healthcare professionals. The system provides vital sign information and biometric data for remote monitoring of the elderly, chronically ill and post operative patients or use in professional sports. The company is looking for technical cooperation and/or license agreements with healthcare providers or sports professionals who wish to enhance their current service provision.
Creation Date 06 July 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150706001
Details
Description The ability to monitor a patients' vital signs and activity data and provide data and notifications to healthcare professionals can both save health services large amounts of money and improve patient quality of life. Recent advances in mobile technology and wearable sensors have made this dream a commercial reality. This UK based SME has taken a commercially available wearable sensor and built a healthcare platform around this which is affordable, robust and configurable for the healthcare professional. This SME is in the process of developing a range of healthcare solutions using their considerable integration expertise. The company is looking for established healthcare service providers or sports professionals for technical cooperation and/or license agreements and who wish to enhance their current product offering, or enter the market with a new solution that matches their business model.
Advantages and Innovations FDA/CE cleared vital sign monitoring of:
- Single-lead ECG - Heart rate - Heart rate variability - Respiratory rate - Skin temperature - Body posture including fall detection/severity - Steps
Biometric monitoring:
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- Contextual heart rate - Stress - Energy expenditure (Kc) - Energy rate (Kc/min) - Sleep actigraphy, - Sub-posture sleep quality (Hypnogram) - Sleep duration, - Bed entry/exit - Apnea pre-Screen
Solution also integrates with FDA/CE cleared wireless pulse oximeter to provide Sp02 (blood oxygen) biometric
Software platform:
- Android/Apple devices - Cloud based biometric storage and analysis - Customisable - Configurable notifications upon change of condition
As a clinical medical solution it has accuracy of 99% and should not be confused with consumer based products on the market.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 006001006 Diagnostics, Diagnosis 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering 006006001 Health information management 006006002 Remote diagnostics 006006004 Sensors & Wireless products
Market 005001001 Diagnostic services 005003004 Monitoring equipment 005003007 Computer-aided diagnosis and therapy 005007001 Electromedical and medical equipment 005007005 Diagnostic equipment
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NACE Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities Q.86.2.1 General medical practice activities Q.86.2.2 Specialist medical practice activities Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Portuguese Client Country United Kingdom
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought - SME, larger company or public sector
Specific area of activity of the partner - Healthcare provision, professional sports services such as athlete training or research
Task to be performed by the partner sought - assess the technology and develop solutions to fit their needs
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Development of custom-made oligonucleotides for use in innovative applications in genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology and nanotechnology
Summary
A UK oligonucleotide synthesis company specialising in chemically modified and complex DNA analogues is seeking partners who require custom-made oligonucleotides with unusual or difficult modifications, towards the co-development of novel applications in a range of sectors, including genetics and biotechnology. They are seeking joint ventures, technical cooperation agreements, manufacturing agreements or commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 16 June 2014 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOUK20140616002
Details
Description The presence of modifications introduces complexity into oligonucleotides (short-stranded DNA and RNA molecules). Oligonucleotides have a wide range of applications in sectors including genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Modifications are added either during oligonucleotide synthesis, or post-synthetically. Small tweaks at this stage can lead to large differences in the yield and purity of the finished oligonucleotide, such that particular care is needed when multiple different modifications are required. Modifications can interact with one another, both during synthesis and purification, and in subsequent experiments.
The UK company has specific experience and knowledge of the chemistry of modified oligonucleotides that enables them to anticipate these difficulties at a high level, providing ongoing technical support to co-develop the oligonucleotide design for specific applications. They work with the researchers during the synthesis of the oligo and in subsequent biochemical experiments.
Advantages and Innovations The UK company has a focus and expertise in the synthesis of high quality modified DNA and RNA oligonucleotides, modified oligos, fluorescent probes, long oligos, oligonucleotide analogues and large scale oligo synthesis. A significant advantage is that the company has specific and extensive experience in nucleic acids chemistry, which is not usual in oligo synthesis companies. The company also has a dedicated research and development lab, exploring new methods of oligonucleotide synthesis, along with related technologies.
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Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Other
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 005002001 Analytical Chemistry 006002011 Synthetic Biology 006003002 Gene Expression, Proteom Research 006004 Micro- and Nanotechnology related to Biological sciences 006005 Industrial Biotechnology
Market 004001002 Industrial genetic engineering applications 004001003 Medical genetic engineering applications 004007 Micro- and Nanotechnology related to Biological sciences 004008 Biochemistry / Biophysics 004014 Gene Expression, Proteom Research
NACE Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
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Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industry
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Provision of oligonucleotides for co-development (modification and synthesis) towards novel applications
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
New photosensitizers to block tumor growth by photodynamic therapy
Summary
A Belgian University (a group of academic researchers from this university) has identified a new family of photosensitizers with unique properties that circumvent the low activity of photodynamic therapy in hypoxic environments. This makes them excellent candidates for novel cancer therapies. The university is currently looking for industrial partners with expertise in the photodynamic therapy field for license agreements or technical co-development of these patented compounds.
Creation Date 12 May 2015 Last Update 26 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOBE20150429001
Details
Description This group of researchers from a Belgian university has identified a new family of photosensitizers, of interest for the photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer.
Less invasive than surgery and less heavy than chemotherapy, PDT is a therapeutic approach based on the combined action of light and photoactivatable drugs, called photosensitizers, and thus allows treating localized lesions by photochemical reaction.
The photosensitizers are able to produce cellular damage by the formation of singlet oxygen when they are activated by light, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth.
Three conditions support the efficient anticancer activity of current reference photosensitizers: - the presence of oxygen, - the need of local illumination and - the inactivation of tumor-specific targets.
Further to a phenotypic screening campaign exploring 200 potential new PS (photosensitizers) scaffolds, this group of researchers further pursued several hit-to-lead programs that led them to identify a new family of photosensitizers that exquisitely fulfil the PDT requirements.
As current photosensitizers rely on tumor oxygenation level for their activity, tumor hypoxia encountered in most cancers is thus in theory an obstacle for cancer PDT. The selected photosensitizers beat this limitation and are able to work under hypoxia conditions.
The need for light activation must be as strict as possible to avoid the risk of off-targets. The action of the selected photosensitizers was evaluated under hypoxia-light vs. normoxia-dark
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conditions. A >3-log differential activity in favour of the hypoxia-light setup was evidenced.
The exquisite accumulation of the identified photosensitizers in the endoplasmic reticulum compartment was documented using proteomics and confocal microscopy. These specific subcellular targeting accounts for the preferential development of toxic effects in cancer cells that already face intrinsic endoplasmic reticulum stress, particularly in the hypoxic environment of tumors.
Therapeutic implications:
The capacity of photosensitizers to exert their activity independently of the level of tumor oxygenation reduces the risk of resistance.
The lack of off-targets in the absence of light activation provides photosensitizers with a safe profile even when systemically distributed. The exclusive enrichment in the endoplasmic reticulum makes these photosensitizers particularly suited to selectively and efficiently kill tumor cells.
These photosensitizers have been lab tested.
Advantages and Innovations The family of photosensitizers with innovative breakthroughs has been developed to overcome the constraint of hypoxia:
• Cytotoxic effects under hypoxia conditions (1% O2), • High potency in light conditions (low IC50, inhibitor concentration), • No off-target activity in the absence of light, • Good in vitro ADME-Tox properties (ADME= absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) • In vivo proof of concept in human tumor xenograft, • Accumulation in the endoplasmic reticulum, • Known mechanism of action.
These criteria position the photosensitizers above the current reference products such as porphyrins and thiazine derivatives.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status This work resulted in the identification of new chemical entities (PCT patent application field – USA and EU).
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
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Technology 006001003 Clinical Research, Trials 006001004 Cytology, Cancerology, Oncology 006001005 Dentistry / Odontology, Stomatology 006001013 Medical Research 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs
Market 002007012 Medical/health 004008 Biochemistry / Biophysics 004010 In vitro Testing, Trials 004012 Cellular and Molecular Biology 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University
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Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country Belgium
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner: industry
Area of activity: pharmaceutical companies with expertise in the photodynamic therapy field
Role of the partner: technical co-development of these patented compounds in their portfolio of pharmaceutical products or license agreements Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
A new visual and interactive e-learning and micro- learning format to categorize, describe and explain any kind of topic
Summary
A Belgian dynamic IT company has designed and developed a unique and intuitive solution enabling anyone to create visual and interactive content for e-learnings. It 's a powerful way to convert long and sometimes boring text descriptions or videos into a user-friendly and interactive format, which strongly facilitates learning. Commercial agreement with technical assistance is sought with universities, schools, HR and education departments, e-learning/content creation companies.
Creation Date 21 April 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOBE20150421001
Details
Description This Belgian company based in Brussels has designed and developed a visual and interactive format enabling to:
- Describe any object by annotating its images with tags, name its parts/components and create links to the images of its components, which can themselves be tagged again, and so on - Explain step by step any process, recipe or story by organizing tagged images into a visual timeline - Categorize descriptions and explanations by grouping them to present a visual table of content
Along with the advantages already described above, this solution is characterised by a high degree of interactivity. Learners navigate into a visual and interactive tutorial following their own path and rhythm, as opposed to passively watch a video.
Such a kind of solution is therefore a great facilitator for e-learning purposes and could support the needs of differents kinds of players (for profit organisations and academic/education players) looking for a user-friendly solution to make content available.
Advantages and Innovations - Universal: The solution developed caters for all topics to be described and explained. It was tested on more than 12k topics - Easy to create: The company provides an online and easy editor for free - Visual: More fun, simpler and clearer than text manuals - Interactive: Learners navigate into a visual & interactive tutorial following their own path and
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rhythm, as opposed to passively watch a video - Portable: The format can be: - Embedded in any e-web platform (intranet, e-learning platform,etc.) - Shared on social media - E-mailed as micro-learning - Displayed on interactive screens
- Resourceful: Within the format links can be made at any point to existing web content such as web pages, documents, e-commerce, etc.)
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The player and the editor of the format are 100% effective and directly available for use
IPR Status Trade Marks
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001004002 E-Learning 001004003 E-Publishing, Digital Content 001004006 Visualisation, Virtual Reality 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems 011002 Education and Training
Market 002007007 Applications software 002007010 Education
NACE J.62.0.2 Computer consultancy activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English French Client Country Belgium
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: companies, academic players (including schools)
Specific areas of partner’s activity: - University / Schools: e-learning units/departments - E-learning / content creation agencies: educative content creation - E-learning content management systems & platforms - Brands (HR & Education departments): e-learning and micro-learning
Task(s) to be performed: collaboration with the Brussels-based company with a view to adopt the format, use of the online editor and include it in their daily activity and products
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Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Electronic signature and paper document security
Summary
A Slovak company specialized in electronic documents security and authentication provides full range of its own developed products in the area of electronic signature, including qualified electronic signature, electronic secure archiving, e-registry. The company is looking for partners interested in secure communication solutions and electronic services to cooperate with via commercial agreement with technical assistance, research cooperation agreement or services agreement.
Creation Date 03 February 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOSK20150203002
Details
Description A Slovak company specialized in electronic documents security and authentication provides its own developed products in the area of electronic signature for secure and cost effective handling of electronic documents. The products are suited for any corporate, governmental or individual user.
The detailed offer of the company includes: - Full range of it own developed products in the area of electronic signature and qualified electronic signature. Solutions supporting implementation of electronic services of public authorities. The basis of the offered solutions mainly contains its own certified products in the field of electronic services and advanced electronic signature, such as signature and verification applications, electronic registry, and electronic archive. Solutions enable organizations to provide their customers and citizens with services in an electronic form with full legal acceptation and comfortable operation via Internet.
Moreover, the solutions enable organizations to increase efficiency and automation of their internal processes.
- Technology for paper document security. The technology provides encoding and encryption of data on paper. The storing and retrieving process can be done with regular office printing and scanning devices. It enables users to store information on paper in both the printed and digital forms.
The company is looking for partners to cooperate with via commercial agreement with technical assistance (the client offers the technology for acquisition), research cooperation agreement (cooperation in EC research projects) or via services agreement (client is offering its specific technological services).
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Advantages and Innovations The paper document security technology stores information on paper in a layer of printed code symbols. The symbols appear in the form of tiny lines of different thickness and slant and form a fine grey background with the structure not visible to the naked eye. The technology solutions are fully integrated into standard office automation software and can be seamlessly integrated with document sharing and document management systems. The technologies owned and developed by this company belongs to the world most innovative and economic solutions for communication for military, police, crisis management integrating the technology with typical military and police existing infrastructures such such as radios, satellite communication and private communication systems.
The company has its customers and partners in over 20 countries worldwide, including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Design Rights
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002002 Archivistics/Documentation/Technical Documentation 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002009 Data Protection, Storage Technology, Cryptography, Data Security
Market 002006004 Data processing, analysis and input services 002006007 Other computer services 002007002 Database and file management 002007008 Business and office
NACE N.80.1.0 Private security activities N.80.2.0 Security systems service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2002 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments Certification Standards Comment: Technology is certified by National Security Authority. Languages Spoken English Slovak Client Country Slovakia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The client is interested in cooperation with partners interested in secure communication or in cooperation in EC research projects - topics of interest - security, ICT, transport, e-health.
Type of partner: industrial partners for further business cooperation or industrial/research partners for research projects.
Field of activity of partner: partners interested in secure communication or in cooperation in EC research projects
Role of partner: Commercial agreement with technical assistance - the client offers the technology for acquisition Services agreement - client is offering its specific technological services
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Research cooperation agreement - cooperation in EC research projects - topics of interest: security, ICT, transport, e-health.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Comprehensive solutions for secure mobile communication
Summary
A Slovak company specialized in the secure communication provides to customers, its own developed, fully scalable platforms for secure mobile communication including voice, data communication, file transfer and messaging – all with strong encryption which makes information 100 % secure. The company is looking for partners interested in secure communication solutions to cooperate with via commercial agreement with technical assistance, services agreement or research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 12 February 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOSK20150212001
Details
Description The Slovak company is an innovative leader in the area of ICT in Slovakia. The company provides the full range of its own developed products all for secure communication. The company was founded in 1996 by a group of technical experts and in the coming years pioneered several new technologies.
The above mentioned technology is fast to implement and easy to use software solution targeted for any type of secure mobile communication such as voice calls, text messages, chats, file transfers and voice conferencing. It is designed to be used by anybody who wants to protect and secure his voice calls, messages, sensitive documents, photos or any files against unauthorized usage.
The technology offers a wide variety of secure communication.
Secure voice calls - voice communication between two participants - similar to a standard telephone call - in a special, secured (with strong encryption) mode without impact on the call quality. For secure voice call the application automatically creates unique encrypting keys securing the connection. During the connection, all information transmitted by the technology system is encrypted by the sender and decrypted by the receiver. Nobody, not even the communication server, is able to intercept the communications.
Secure text messages Text messaging with encrypted content, attachments and more advanced features.
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Secure file transfer - any file with any size to be sent with encrypted content; in addition to sending standard documents and files. The client application offers to take a picture or video by using camera, record an audio and send it as a file to any recipient in an easy and simple way, downloadable on participant demand.
Secure chat conference - secure chat conferences between two or more participants with possibility of transfer encrypted instant text messages, images, audio, video and all other types of files; enables multiple chat sessions. When user closes the application, no information remains stored in the device. This means that no forensic analysis is able to retrieve any sensitive information (like voice calls, text messages, files and contacts) from the user’s device. The core technology infrastructure is based on client-server principles and consists of following client and server software modules: - Communication server - CA (client application) Server - Operator Studio - Client applications (for all operational systems – iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows
Client applications are made for end users’ mobile phones and personal computers (PCs). Server modules provide mainly authorization and mutual connection between individual users. The technology can be delivered as scalable solution which meets specific customer requirements. It’s dedicated for individuals, private companies and governmental bodies. This solution is provided and guaranteed by a well-experienced qualified company of good report in the field of mobile security. Secure mobile communication products are present in countries throughout the world and used mainly by individuals (sales representatives, top- managers), important private companies, as well as by governmental institutions (army, intelligence services).
These products are suited for any corporate, governmental or individual user, requiring a secure mobile communication. The company is looking for partners interested in secure communication. Partners are sought to cooperate via: - commercial agreement with technical assistance (the technology is offered for acquisition, the transfer of the technology is offered), - services agreement (the Slovak company is offering its specific technological services connected to offered technology solution) - or via research cooperation agreement (cooperation in EC research projects. Topics of interest: security, ICT, transport, e-health). The Slovak company preffers these 3 cooperation forms as the best for its further cooperation development.
Advantages and Innovations The technology client application is available for variety of devices and platforms:mobile phones, smart phones, tablets, personal computers (laptops or desktops)
The technology supports most of the latest mobile phones running on one of the following operating system: Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows
The solution has intuitive and modern user interface; crystal clear sound for voice communication. It supports all the most used Internet (IP) networks.
End-to-end security Data are encrypted before sending and are decrypted after delivery to receiver. Data are never decrypted during transfer. Server never knows encryption communication keys and is not able to decrypt the content.
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No permanent information No information remains stored on user’s device. It means that sensitive data will not become compromise even in case of device is lost or stolen.
Hardware encryption – for increased superior security The technology is available as a pure software solution or as a combination of software and hardware. Hardware encryption is done by specially designed and secured microSD card – Mobile Security Card (MSC). Fulfilling NATO security and communication standards, certified as a product for secure mobile communication for transfer of classified information in several countries. The technology is positioned in the NATO Information Assurance Products Catalogue (NIAPC) with classification up to and including NATO RESTRICTED
It could be deployed as simple product type solution or as a complex communication solution connected to all other systems. The core technology infrastructure is based on client-server principles and consists of client applications (for all operational systems) and server software modules.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Trade Marks,Copyright
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002009 Data Protection, Storage Technology, Cryptography, Data Security 001005003 Mobile Communications 001005005 Network Technology, Network Security
Market 001001004 Other commercial communications 001002004 Other telephone related (including telephone cost accounting systems, telephone related telephone test systems and telephone answering service equipment) 001004002 Data communication components 002007005 Communications/networking
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities N.80.2.0 Security systems service activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 1996 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments Technology is available on the latest standards and most advanced technologies. Technology is fulfilling NATO security and communication standards and it is certified by National Security Authority. Languages Spoken English German Slovak Client Country Slovakia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner: any partner interested in secure communication. The partners are sought especially for acquisition of the technology and for research project cooperation.
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Field of activity of partner: business cooperation with partners interested in secure communication is expected.
Role of partner: - Research cooperation agreement - Cooperation in EC research projects. Topics of interest: security, ICT, transport, e-health - Services agreement - the specific technological services in the field of secure communication are offered. - Commercial agreement with technical assistance - the technology is offered for acquisition Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Flexible and cost-effective bowl feeder for machine tending
Summary
A Swedish SME in the area of automation and machine tending has developed a new bowl feeder, which is a robot cell for picking small goods. Production will be significantly more lean and quieter than with the use of traditional vibrating feeders. The feeder consists of bowl, a robot, a vision system and a control unit with an interface. The SME is seeking partners interested in commercial agency agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance and technical cooperation agreement
Creation Date 19 May 2015 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOSE20150519001
Details
Description The bowl feeder is designed for picking up a large number of small unsorted products such as clips, nuts, bolts and other machine elements in the size of between 0,5 cm and 5 cm, typically for the automotive industry. But theoretically, it would be possible to pick any type of shape within the size limits.
A video camera overlooking the bowl guides a robot to pick and drop parts, e.g. to service machines, assembly stations or other robot stations. It is is designed for the manufacturing industry sector, but other sectors can also be considered, such as medical and food sector.
The company has developed their own solution based on an excising vision software and standardized hardware. The reading and handling can be done in 3D, leading to a more efficient flow. There are no real limits to how many different details that can be handled. The bold feeder can communicate with nearly all robot makes and there are ready solutions for ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots and Siemens / Mitsubishi PLC.
The company has also developed its own gripper tool for versatile handling.
The bowl feeder is equipped with a center-driven bowl which rotates and thereby supplies the robot with details from ideal positions. The bowl is made of few mechanical and electrical components and is driven only by a servo motor, which means low operating and maintenance costs.
The bowl feeder can also be equipped with infra red illumination in order to run independently of
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ambient light. This also contributes to lower energy costs. It is also possible to use a special back light in when extra high precision is required.
Advantages and Innovations The innovative aspects of the bowl feeder compared to other existing feeder systems on the market are:
- Significantly more lean and quieter production compared with the use of traditional vibrating feeders, which has similar function - It handle a large number of different features and shapes, e.g. small clips for the automotive industry. - It can handle components with more difficult geometries - Fast product orientation - IR illumination makes the vision camera unaffected by ambient light - Easy to install in existing production line. - User-friendly interface and it's easy to get started
All this makes it more cost-effective compared with traditional vibrating feeders.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002003004 Process automation 002004 Plant Design and Maintenance
Market 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008002004 Robotics 008002005 Machine vision software and systems 008006001 Process control and logistics
NACE C.28.2.2 Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Sweden
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The type of partner sought should be someone with experience in automation, such as packaging, servicing assembly etc in sectors such as manufacturing, automotives pharmaceutical, food etc.
It could be an agent or a or distributor that provide machine tending solutions for manufacturing companies, e.g. for machining, assembly, packaging etc.
Task to be performed by the partner sought is to evaluate the offer, followed by an exclusive or non-exclusive agreement.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
An innovative mobile/web software solution that comprises a new age marketing tool and loyalty program functionality
Summary
IT company based in Serbia developed a new advertising channel with loyalty program features for cinemas, theaters, stadiums, museums and advertisers. Advantages over existing solutions: using mobile app instead of loyalty cards, intensifies advertising and content promotion via push notifications and social networks with rewards for the app users. Looking for partners interested in license, commercial agreement with technical assistance, technical cooperation and financial agreement.
Creation Date 29 December 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TORS20141229001
Details
Description The Mother Company, founded in 2000, is an IT company specialized in designing and developing bespoke solutions, with references in US, Canada and Europe. The clients are software solution vendors, industry leaders in Global Trade Management, Social and Health Care Management, Human Capital Management and Banking. The Mother Company has also developed own ticketing software solution used by Cinemas, Theaters and Ticketing agencies. The spin-off company is founded with idea to position itself as a leading provider of Gamification loyalty solution in entertainment industry. It leverages The Mother Company’s 14 years experience in international business and 8 years experience in Entertainment industry. This mobile/web solution will improve cinema's impact and visibility not just in web site traffic but in the biggest smart-phone users group that is the weakest spot of all cinemas. This innovative solution is designed especially for marketing purposes in entertainment industry, culture and sport, in order to empower their market potential, giving its clients (cinemas, theaters, ticketing agencies, stadiums) powerful tool to attract more Patrons/Visitors. Although The Solution can be used independently, it can be connected to ticket sales solutions in the industry through defined API. It is already done with own ticketing solution. In this way, it makes one unique package for event management and ticketing industry. The goal is to intensify visibility and sales of its clients by improving their communication channels: web site visits, Facebook and Twitter engagement. That will attract new customers, reward customers, keep customers and finally build a community of loyal customers. The main motive for Patrons/Visitors to use the The Solution is building a profile and getting the value from gifts, discounts, transport, etc. There is a socializing aspect as well.
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The Solution is a multi-platform web application that will be approached by client’s web site or the mobile application and it has many features. Here are some : - event list for movies, concerts, sports… - event details with descriptions, performers, trailers… - booking/reservation options - FB share/like, tweets, G+, - finding transport and people to socialize with The Solution is white labeled and customizable.Company offers several types of collaboration: Licence agreement for businesses interested in using its solution,company can offer different business models, based on fixed or variable fee, purchasing license – fixed fee, leasing – fixed monthly fee or variable monthly fee model, based on effectiveness and measurable results, The Maintenance agreement is offered in all cases. Commercial Agency agreement with Technical assistance, company offers a revenue sharing model. Technical Cooperation Agreement, Company offers a synergistic approach, connecting its products on technical level and common approach to the market with revenue sharing model. Financial Agreement for investors, ready to invest in the company, in order to position The company in the global market, company offers an adequate company share.
Advantages and Innovations This new age marketing tool and loyalty program combines a set of attractive features based on the latest technologies and enables marketing managers and advertisers to attract their target group in an efficient, amusing and cost effective way. Advantages over existing solutions: • using mobile app instead of loyalty cards, with user behavior tracking and usage analysis. • intensifies advertising and content promotion via push notifications and social networks with rewarding the app users. Some facts, related to cinema market represent its advantages in a best way: Cinema market is losing young and mid age patrons because of the expansion of new technologies and new trendy channels of entertainment content distribution. Now mostly depending on audience between 35 and 60. Young adults, aged 25 - 34 use smart-phones more than any other age group with 74% of the market and teens aged 13 - 17 are grabbing up smart phones at a much quicker rate than young adults. This mobile/web solution will improve cinema's impact and visibility not just in web site traffic but in the biggest smart-phone users group that is the weakest spot of all cinemas. New age mobile loyalty app keeping patrons informed, engaged, rewarded and loyal. Direct Advertising through push notifications visible to the Mobile App users and indirect advertising through social networks sharing (FB,Twitter, Google+) visible to Mobile App users friends. There is a possibility to use this tool as a new channel of promoting cinema's sponsors and 3rd party advertisers (let sponsors reward your patrons).
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development First version of the product is developed, in-house tested and first customer, based in Serbia, is going to start using it in January 2015.
IPR Status Exclusive Rights,Copyright
Comment Regarding IPR status
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Copyright, registered at Intellectual property office of Republic of Serbia.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002013 Information Technology/Informatics 001002022 Smart Appliances
Market 001001004 Other commercial communications 007001001 Movies, movie products and theatre operations 007001002 Amusement and recreational facilities 007001005 Sport facilities (gyms and clubs) 007001008 Other leisure and recreational products and services
NACE C.26.3.0 Manufacture of communication equipment
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2013 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments The solution consists of two main modules: • the Mobile application, currently developed under IOS and Android platform, • the Admin Panel, web based application with Statistics and Reporting module The Mobile application functionality: • list of events (or repertoire), with the content, • “coming soon”, • special offers, lotteries and discounts, • notifications (general and personalized), • sharing content with friends through social networks, • earning of points by performing relevant actions. Languages Spoken English Serbian Client Country Serbia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partners : organizations specialized in entertainment, culture and sport industry, like Cinemas, Theaters, Museums, Advertisers, Sport clubs and associations as possible business partners (for Licence agreement); Enterprises specialized in providing equipment and/or services to the market mentioned above, or resellers, with global or local distribution channels network, already positioned in this market (for Commercial Agreement with technical assistance); Software solution vendors or specialized High Tech suppliers (Digital Signage equipment) who have compatible products, eligible to connect with company (Technical Cooperation) ; VC capital funds or individuals as our partners (for Financial Agreement).
Role of partners : In License agreement model – company expects fair and professional relationship In Commercial Agreement with technical assistance model, - company expects from partner to promote and sell company’s product to the targeted niche, and possibly provide basic customer training and first level customer support. In Technical Cooperation model – company expects from partner to collaborate on technical level, to make common effort in order to achieve a new, synergistic value of company’s products and common approach to the market by sharing sales channels. In Financial Agreement model – company prefers “smart money” concept, i.e. investors capable
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to accelerate company’s business growth, future development and entering to different niches, with their market experience and specialization.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Financial agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Marking machine for punching identification numbers and letters
Summary
A Hungarian medium-sized enterprise has developed a marking device, especially for punching engine number with embossing. The technology can be applied by motor vehicle manufacturers even for punching vehicle identification chassis number. It can also be used by suppliers of automotive industry, or by companies in the field of machine industry. The Hungarian company would like to find new international partners for manufacturing and technical cooperation agreements.
Creation Date 19 January 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOHU20150119001
Details
Description The Hungarian company develops and produces special devices, target devices (industrial automated system, control technology, programming, and robot technology) for high-tech market. Indirect automotive industrial assembly machines, adhesive spreader machines, seal checking machines, inspection and monitoring equipment of production lines (shape, colour shade monitors, etc.). The company deals with the development and production of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) control systems and transport systems, implementation of complete pre-assembly and production lines. It specializes primarily by providing devices in the field of semi-conductor production as a supplier of electro technical-industry. It designs, modify and modernize devices according to the requirements of the clients, on basis of provided technical data. The recommended electro mechanic technology is hitting machine operating pneumatically alongside X-Y coordinates that can be set in slanting position. The technology can easily be integrated into production lines for single marking. The choice of labels and the embossing depth is entered via computer. The control of the technology is operated by PLC. Its expected duration is max. 15 years.
The company is looking for international partners for technical cooperation agreement to cooperate and to make further development procedures.
The company is also looking for partners for manufacturing agreement for series production.
Advantages and Innovations
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The special devices provide higher quality marking, than the current solutions. There are ideal for marking sensitive components. The marking pins are unbreakable and they can be sharpened many times.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002009 Data Protection, Storage Technology, Cryptography, Data Security 002002005 Forming (rolling, forging, pressing, drawing) 003003 Apparatus Engineering
Market 008002007 Other industrial automation 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery 009003001 Engineering services 009004004 Hardware, plumbing supplies
NACE C.24.3.1 Cold drawing of bars
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1995 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken Romanian English German Client Country Hungary
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: industry - Specific area of activity of the partner: mechanical engineering, automotive industry, electronic industry - Task to be performed: - Industrial producer or service provider companies. The technology can be used by motor vehicle manufacturers for punching engine identification and vehicle identification chassis number . It can also be used by suppliers of automotive industry, or by companies in the field of machine industry to stamp logos or data plates or to mark 2D codes, gears and metal components. The company is looking for international partners for technical cooperation agreement to cooperate and to make further development procedures. The company is also looking for partners for manufacturing agreement for series production.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Improved properties of a chemical biocide in industrial formulations
Summary
An academic research group, based in a Italian university, developed a proprietary production process of co-crystals of iodo-propynyl-N-butylcarbamate (IPBC), with improved biocide activity as preservative, fungicide, algae inhibitor in industrial formulations. The university team is looking for an industrial partner interested in taking over the patent (licensing agreement).
Creation Date 15 January 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOIT20150115001
Details
Description The patent subject is the formation of co-crystals involving 3-iodo-propynyl-N-butylcarbamate (IPBC) with improved properties vs. the original compound (see structural model in attachment). The co-crystal formation is based on a supra-molecular approach driven by the halogen bond. IPBC is a biocide largely used as preservative, fungicide and algae proliferation inhibitor in industrial formulations; nevertheless its use is difficult, because of a low melting point, a poor water solubility, and a high cohesiveness of powders that compromise its use in automated handling devices during manufacturing processes. The strategy adopted in the patent aims at improving the physical and chemical properties of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, IPBC, without modifying its solid state chemical structure through the formation of co-crystals, i.e. non-covalent complexes between IPBC molecule and suitable molecular partners. Therefore, co-crystals can be used alternatively to IPBC, assuring better performances in industrial preservative formulations. Major application fields are: paints, coatings and wood preservation; metal working fluids; polymer-based products; personal care products and cosmetics.
Industrialisation and comercialisation of the new formulations call for the involvment of industrial companies in different application sectors. Therefore the academic team is looking for industrial partners interested in taking over the patent through licensing agreement (exclusive or non exclusive).
Advantages and Innovations The new proprietary process concerns the modification of iodo-propynyl-N-butylcarbamate (IPBC) solid state properties thanks to the formation of co-crystals, characterised by different physical (cohesiveness of powder) and chemical (melting point, solubility) properties compared
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to the original compound, without altering the biological activity of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, IPBC. By assembling the IPBC with several molecular partners via halogen bonding it's possible to obtain co-crystals with multiple specific performance advantages, such as higher melting point, greater water solubility and improved rheological properties of the powders.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Laboratory development terminated. Scale up development under study.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 003004010 Special chemicals, intermediates
Market 008001016 Commodity chemicals and polymers
NACE C.20.5.9 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1863 Turnover >500M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The university is looking for industrial partners interested in licensing agreement (exclusive or non exclusive). Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Statistical tool for the analysis of quantitative proteomics data
Summary
Spanish researchers have developed a software for the quantitation and statistical analysis of quantitative proteomics experiments. It efficiently resolves the problems of variance heterogeneity, data integration, and under-sampling and provides a statistically sound method for testing the quality of quantitative experiments and detecting experimental deviations. They are looking for licence agreement.
Creation Date 25 July 2014 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20140725002
Details
Description Mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics allow the identification and relative quantification of thousands of proteins in a single study. However, existing models are highly specific to each SIL method and mass spectrometer, making them unsuitable for examining data from different laboratories, judging experimental quality on the basis of unified criteria, handling, comparing, and integrating multiple measurements, or interpreting the complete set of experimental results from different SIL approaches as a whole.
Researchers from a Spanish research centre, working in the field of cardiovascular diseases and proteomics, have developed and validated a general statistical framework, software, for the analysis of quantitative proteomics results. The model efficiently resolves the under-sampling problem, providing a framework to analyse the data at each level using unique normal distributions.
This bioinformatic software have being developed especially to provide a tool for quantitative proteomics. The model describes very accurately the technical variability of data for a representative set that includes the most common Stable Isotope Labelling (SIL) methods and it allows a systematic comparison and integration of data from different experiments
The model separately considers the variances produced during (i) protein extraction and manipulation, (ii) peptide generation from their corresponding proteins and labelling, and (iii) generation of quantitative information from the mass spectra. Each of these steps are analysed independently, providing for the first time the required flexibility to account for the different nature of error sources associated to the different methods. The general validity of the model was demonstrated by confronting 48 experimental distributions against 18 different null hypotheses.
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The model generates the integration at each level taking into account the separate variances according to error propagation theory so that the specific variance of each value at any level is accurately estimated. The model efficiently resolves the under-sampling problem, providing a framework to analyse the data at each level using unique normal distributions. In addition, the statistical framework also allows comparing and integrating results obtained using different SIL techniques so that full control over variance is maintained in the integrated data, opening the possibility of making further integrations at upper levels. This statistical framework efficiently resolves the problems of variance heterogeneity, data integration, and under-sampling and provides a statistically sound method for testing the quality of quantitative experiments and detecting experimental deviations.
This technology is now offered to partners working on analysis of quantitative proteomics; and companies that wants to bring to market the software. The researchers are looking for licence agreement but could be open to other possibilities after discussion.
Advantages and Innovations This bioinformatic software is the first generally applicable statistical framework for the analysis of data generated with SIL-MS technologies, provides a detailed description of the behaviour of technical variance, and by analysing it independently at the spectrum, peptide, and protein levels, the model is able to capture separately the specific error sources of each SIL and MS method. It demonstrates that error distributions are accurately modelled in all cases at the three levels. No models have been formulated previously for quantitative proteomics data that decompose technical variance into two or more components. Besides, in the model, the averages are calculated following error propagation theory so that the statistical weight with which each value contributes to the average is exactly the inverse of its local. The model efficiently resolves the problems of variance heterogeneity, data integration, and under-sampling.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 006003001 Bioinformatics
Market 002007001 Systems software 004015 Bioinformatics
NACE
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M.72.2.0 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 2005 Turnover 20 - 50M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Pharma / Biotech Company or research instituion working with proteomic data. - Specific area of activity of the partner: Biochemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Protein Chemistry Bioinformatics, statistical framework for the analysis of data generated with SIL-MS technologies - Task to be performed: The preferred collaboration is to license this solution to a company operating in the field of proteomic data. The license would include technical support.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
High efficiency, hybrid liquid-semiconductor neutron detector
Summary
Researchers of a Spanish research agency have designed a high-efficiency, low-cost and hybrid neutron detector with an efficiency higher than traditional semiconductor detectors (>20%). The combination of two technologies, microelectromechanical (MEM) and microfluidics, has permitted the development of a hybrid liquidsemiconductor device, whose main application is the neutron detection. Radiation detector manufacturers are being sought to license the technology.
Creation Date 25 March 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20150317001
Details
Description A portable and low-cost Neutron Detector. Semiconductor-based (as e.g. silicon) radiation detectors show many advantages over their competitors (short response times, insensitivity to electromagnetic fields; compactness, robustness, portability and low energy consumption). However, for neutron detection other technologies are typically used, relying on materials such as 3He which are expensive and in short supply. The hybrid, silicon-based neutron detector developed combines the advantageous features of semiconductor detectors with a technique to fabricate neutron converter liquids which is both simple and low-cost. To reach higher detector efficiencies, the liquid converter fills the trenches carved in the silicon substrate with MEM techniques. This increases the contact area between converter and detector and allows for a higher neutron detection efficiency than that of standard film-based silicon neutron detectors. The fabrication of this detector employs MEM semiconductor detector technology, microfluidic techniques as well as synthesis procedures for liquid converters for neutrons. By using the well- established technology of massproduction of silicon devices, detectors can be manufactured at low cost. Radiation detector manufacturers are being sought to license the technology.
Advantages and Innovations - Efficiency of hybrid detectors can be of 20% or more, well above the maximum values attained by standard film-based silicon neutron detectors.
- Physical properties of liquids facilitate their integration in the micrometersized trenches and allow for design versatility to meet multiple requirements.
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- Cost and manufacture time are lower than for the Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) techniques traditionally employed in neutron detectors based on converter films.
- Main applications of active neutron detectors include nuclear medicine and security, spatial exploration, industrial analysis and personal dosimetry.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status PCT
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 004004 Nuclear Fission / Nuclear Fusion 004007004 Micro- and Nanotechnology related to energy 004008 Energy efficiency
Market 003007003 Other analytical and scientific instrumentation 005007004 Medical instruments 006009001 Other energy production
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Nano- and Microtechnologies
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1936 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial partners are being sought to exploit the existing know-how through a patent licence agreement Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Thick (>1 μm) boron layers on semiconductors with good adhesion
Summary
Spanish researchers have found a way of employing Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition (EBPVD) to obtain boron coatings up to 3 μm thick, highly uniform, thermomechanically stable, and with good adhesion to the substrate. This represents a landmark in the fabrication of efficient neutron detectors. The method uses extra adhesion layers and controlled cooling to reduce surface peeling & thermal or mechanical stress. Manufacturers of radiation detectors are sought for patent licence are sought.
Creation Date 25 March 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20150311001
Details
Description The goal: not to miss neutrons. Boron coatings have become widely popular since the use of the isotope 10B for active neutron detection was discovered. Helium (3He) detectors have been traditionally employed for this task, but since helium stocks are planned to last only a few decades, alternative detection methods are needed. The best substitute candidates so far are semiconductor detectors, which employ coated substrates. However, their optimal use as neutron detectors demands thick coatings (of the order of 3 μm), a laborious, difficult and dangerous task for boron, since it is flammable and highly reactive under environmental conditions not far from those employed in the layer growth. Boron deposition suffers from bad adhesion and thermal or mechanical stress, which also contribute to the difficulty of the problem. The technique used by the Spanish research group active in Radiation detection employs the ultra high vacuum chamber of an Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition (EBPVD) system, where substrates, free from impurities and defects, are placed and heated, once pressure has been lowered to 10-7 mbar. After the electron current is stabilized, the opening of a shutter initiates the deposition. Boron deposition velocity is of the order of 1 μm/h. Finally, the substrate is cooled under controlled conditions before it is extracted from the vacuum chamber, so that thermal stress can be completely released. Manufacturers of radiation detectors interested in a patent licence are sought for.
Advantages and Innovations
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• The main application is the fabrication of thermal neutron detectors based either on semiconductors or gaseous chambers, widely used in security, health, quality control, aerospace, etc. • The special control of the process conditions allows the deposition of up to 3 μm of pure 10B, overcoming the tens of nanometer restriction of previous methods. • The layers have very good adhesion and excellent uniformity over different materials, and are stable with time. These characteristics ensure proper operation of the neutron detectors. • The foam obtained is able to capture more air, hence it has a texture more uniform, light, smooth and elastic than that obtained with normal egg white. • Deposition can be made on individual devices or wafers using hard mask or optical photolithography.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status PCT Status
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001001002 Digital Systems, Digital Representation 005011 Micro- and Nanotechnology 010002004 Environmental Engineering / Technology 010002007 Remote sensing technology
Market 005007004 Medical instruments 006009001 Other energy production
NACE M.71.2.0 Technical testing and analysis M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Nano- and Microtechnologies
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1936 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial partner is sought for license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Model predictive controller algorithm for energy usage optimization in buildings and districts.
Summary
A Swiss private R&D center developed a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm, as well as all the needed prediction models, to optimally use the electric energy flows at building and district level, and lower the consumption and energy bills. Looking for research or technology cooperation partners interested in including the technology in building or district design/optimization environments, or in collaborations to deploy and improve the algorithm on various test sites.
Creation Date 07 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCH20150507001
Details
Description Reducing the energy expenditure of buildings and districts is one of the biggest current challenges. The proposed approach aims at optimally using the produced energy (by renewables sources, such as: photovoltaic panels, wind turbines,...) and storage capabilities (batteries). Naturally, the consumed energy (by appliances) is taken into account.
The core of the algorithm is an optimization process that aims at satisfying an objective function. Depending on the global goal two main objectives arise: • minimizing the overall energy expenditure • minimizing the overall costs. These two objectives can be combined and multiple variations (depending on the available equipment and local constraint) can be implemented within the proposed algorithm.
In order for the optimization process to work, prediction models, that predict the consumption/production for all the considered elements, are available. It is to be pointed out, that for ease of implementation these models should require almost no parametrization (i.e. the user should not worry about tuning the models). Accordingly, self-learning models are developed.
Currently the following models exist: • Photovoltaic production model. • Wind turbine production model. • Building global consumption model. • Public lighting consumption model.
Two operating modes can be considered, single building optimization and district optimization.
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For single buildings, the MPC algorithm optimizes the energy usage at building level. Typically by balancing the production and consumption by using storage elements as buffer.
For districts (i.e. aggregations of buildings), single buildings send their expected production and consumption as well as storage element status to a district aggregator. The latter optimizes the storage element usage so as to satisfy the objective at district level. It then sends the desired storage element set-point back to each building.
The obtained savings are highly dependent on the boundary conditions (mainly the local energy tariff policy) as well as installed equipment. However, typical savings are in the order of 10%.
Performing (deep) retrofit and/or add renewable production is one solution to minimize costs at building and/or district level. But doing so is costly and there is no guarantee that the equipment is operated in the most cost effective way; the achieved gains are not as high as they could.
Or, costs can be reduced by using the proposed algorithm in order to operate the available equipment in an optimal way. This way, in addition, if new equipment (storage and/or production) is installed, it will be integrated in the control scheme and will lead to enhanced savings.
The partners sought for technology or research cooperation will be willing to integrate the algorithms either on building or districts test sites or in simulation environments, to test and improve their performances.
Advantages and Innovations In summary the advantage of the proposed solution are: • No retrofit or renovation is required • Compatible with new equipment • Typical savings are in the order of 10%. • No complicated commissioning is required (self-training)
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status CH and EU
Profile Origin FP7
Keywords
Technology 004001003 Storage of electricity, batteries 004002015 Smart grids 004005005 Photovoltaics 004006005 Low, zero and plus energy rating
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004006008 Energy management
Market 006012001 Energy for private/domestic housing 006012003 Energy for the community/public sector 006014 Energy Storage
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country Switzerland
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Looking for industrial partners that will be interested by the technology in order to integrate it into their system. Looking for partners that are willing to integrate the algorithms either on building or districts test sites or in simulation environments, to test and improve their performances.
The tasks to be performed by the partner sought: Technical cooperation: With our support, adapt (if possible integrate district heating/cooling) and import our algorithms in their test sites and/or simulation environment. Research cooperation: With our support, adapt (if possible integrate district heating/cooling), develop and import our algorithms in their test sites and/or simulation environment. Preferred countries: We have identified the following EU calls as being possible candidates for the application of our algorithms, but are willing to join other consortiums if in line with our technology: LCE-09-2015, EE-10-2015, EE-09-2015, EE-07-2015. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Adsorption-enhanced compressed air energy storage
Summary
A French start-up active in the field of energy transmission has developed a technology to make compressed air viable as a primary utility source of energy storage significantly improving existing compressed air energy storage (CAES) devices. It is looking first for a research cooperation with experts in the field of compressed air energy to assess the technology before filing a patent and then for industrial partners for a technical cooperation leading to industrialisation.
Creation Date 17 March 2015 Last Update 16 July 2015 Expiration Date 15 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150317001
Details
Description This French SME is performing research and development activities in the field of mechanical energy transmission. It is currently working on compressed air as a mean to store and transfer energy. Up to now, compressed air is too costly to produce because of the Joule effect during compression, leading to a huge waste of energy. Existing Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) devices have a low efficiency. The main objective of this technology is to make compressed air viable as a primary utility because it is inherently storable, as opposed to electricity.
The present four-fold storage system is supposed to improve the general performance of a CAES like no other method before.
The idea is to pair the heat/cold produced by compression/expansion of air with the heat/cold produced by the adsorption/desorption of an adsorbate by an adsorbant (secret technical details available under Non Disclosure Agreement). To that effect, thermal transfers are made possible by storing heat and cold in a specific system ; and also by a heat exchanger. The air to be compressed is first cooled before compression, then again after compression and before storage ; thereafter, it is heated before expansion. The efficiency of the compressor and the air motor are therefore improved. Conversely, the adsorbent needs cooling while adsorbing and the adsorbate needs cooling while condensing ; and the desorption produces at the same time heat and cold. This balances the temperature of the thermal device.
This is NOT a perpetual movement : the ambition is to approach 100 % efficiency of the CAES, but definitly not to go beyond !
The French company is looking for an engineering team to compute the maths of the system ;
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the partners sought must be at ease with compressed air, thermal storage and adsorption. they will model the system for assessing its performance and estimate its cost and could also draw and possibly build the prototype.
A research cooperation is first sought, to assess the system in order to file a patent. Then the company would like to enter a technical cooperation with industrial partners leading to the industrialisation and dissemination of the system. This cooperation work could also be carried out in the course of an H2020 project if this suits all parties.
Advantages and Innovations Concept very simple, efficient and highly competitive. Improvement of compressed air as a primary utility Reducing emissions and effluents.
Stage of Development Concept stage
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Comment Regarding IPR status Once the concept assessed, the objective is to file a patent.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004001001 Heat storage 004001005 Transport and storage of gas and liquid fuels
Market 006014 Energy Storage
NACE M.71.2.0 Technical testing and analysis
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UnitedKingdom,
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner : Industry or research with confirmed knowledge of compressed Air products development / compressed air energy storage equipment or research
Role : first to assess the concept developed by the company (mathematical model). Then to cooperate in the development of a final product and industrialisation therafter. Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
High permittivity silicone for dielectric elastomer actuators and its synthesis process offered for licensing and technical cooperation
Summary
Swiss research institute developed a simple, low cost, eco-friendly, fast and easily up-scalable synthesis process for high permittivity silicone-based polymers and elastomers. Main application is in dielectric elastomer actuators and tactile sensors. Cooperation partner sought for large scale production of the elastomer and for application development of dielectric elastomer actuators. Types of cooperation: License agreement and/or technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 14 January 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOCH20150107001
Details
Description Background and need: Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) are stretchable capacitors that consist of a thin elastomeric film sandwiched between two compliant electrodes.
When a voltage is applied, an electrostatic force is acting on the film, which is compressed. Since elastomers conserve their volume upon deformation, the film is elongated perpendicular to the applied electric field. This process is reversible; the polymer relaxes back to its original form after removal of the field. Common elastomers meet the mechanical requirements for actuators, however, they suffer from a low permittivity (ε ’). Therefore high driving voltages are needed to induce mechanical work which hinders applications in, for example, medical prosthetics or make the electronics complex and expensive.
Synthesis process of high permittivity silicone elastomers: A possible way to improve the performance is to increase ε’ of the elastomers. This is what the Swiss research Institute - active in material science and technology development - did. The Swiss research institute offers a low cost, simple and up-scalable synthesis process for (polar) high permittivity silicone elastomers with ε’ higher than 10 and excellent mechanical properties. The new materials allow the needed reduction of the driving voltage in the dielectric elastomer actuators as mentioned above.
See figure 1 - functioning of the DEA: the new material shows 20% strain at 10 V/μm.
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Application areas of the high permittivity silicone elastomers: The high permittivity silicone elastomers can be used as dielectricum in dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) technologies. Due to DEA simple working principle and their excellent properties that include lightweight, quiet muscle like actuation, high actuation strain and electromechanical efficiency, their application potential is immense (see figure 2), especially if they have the advantages of the high permittivity silicone elastomer e.g.: - actuators - robotics - implantable prosthetic and rehabilitation devices - automotive and aeronautic industry - energy harvesting - sensors, and - optical devices - etc.
Other application areas: Additionally, materials with high permittivity are also interesting for capacitors and transistors.
Cooperation: Cooperation partners are sought for large scale production of the elastomer and for application development of the dielectric elastomer in actuation/tactile sensing applications. In the first situation the Swiss research institute foresees a license agreement related to the synthesis process and in the second mainly a technical cooperation agreement (or other) depending on the cooperation partner and the application to be developed.
Advantages and Innovations The preparation of this high permittivity silicone elastomers with the offered synthesis process (and advantages of the materials): – is straightforward and allows tuning the dielectrical as well as the mechanical properties of the resulting materials, – leads to homogenous materials – in contrast to the commonly applied blending of higher permittivity phases into a silicone matrix, – low cost: uses starting materials which are readily available and cheap, and – is simple and up-scalable.
Comparing polar silicone and conventional PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane): Polar silicone outperforms conventional PDMS (a silicon-based polymer) in permittivity and mechanical properties as the table below - and figure 3 - shows:
Sample : Actuation @ 10 V/μm - ε @ 103 Hz - Y [kPa]10% strain - Y [kPa] 20% strain Polar silicone : 20 % - 10 - 150 - 125 PDMS : 0.5 % - 2.5 - 206 - 169
(Figure 3, if shown) Lateral actuation strain of membrane actuators for the new polar silicone and PDMS as function of applied electric field, showing that polar silicone outperforms PDMS.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Next steps are large scale production of the elastomer and application development of dielectric elastomer actuators
IPR Status
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Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001001001 Automation, Robotics Control Systems 001006001 3D printing 002007016 Rubber 002009010 Automotive electrical and electronics 003004010 Special chemicals, intermediates
Market 003004003 Other electronics related equipment 005007001 Electromedical and medical equipment 006005010 Other alternative energy 008001009 Speciality/performance materials: producers and fabricators 008002004 Robotics
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1880 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments The Swiss research institute is well-known to bring research developments to the market via cooperation with companies/industry. Languages Spoken English German French Client Country Switzerland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The specific area of activity of the partner: - Chemical Industry - Automotive Industry - Robotic Industry
The tasks to be performed by the partner sought: - Produce silicones in large quantities - Apply dielectric elastomer actuator in actuation/tactile sensing applications Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
A French SME is offering an automated supply system for machining centres
Summary
A French company specialized in the development and production of clamping systems for the machining industry has developed a new time-and cost effective automated system of warehouse management to supply machining centers on a production line. The company is offering this technology for transferring to industrial clients under a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 24 June 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150611001
Details
Description The French company is specialized in the design and manufacture of machining fixtures, clamping units and accessories, and integrated systems to supply production lines. The company develops its products according to the SMED method (Single Minute Exchange of Dies). The SMED method is a way to improve the efficiency of a production process by reducing the time for changing series or tools. The company also proposes complete upstream solutions designed and developed for clients having specific needs.
The company has developed and launched the production of an automated production warehouse. This technology has been developed in order to meet client's needs and to improve the machine occupation time. The system consists in a modular installation of warehouse boxes that will supply the machining centers on a production line. The whole system can be either ground fixed or rail-operated according to the client's requirement. It can also be settled to operate on a line or on a rotating pattern. This automated store can be sized to meet the needs of various companies with machining centers and using small or large production series.
A compact version of the system also exists, and several options can be added (additional rails, fixtures, controls...) Thanks to a remote monitoring system, the machines can operate all day long, also during the night and the week-end.
In parallel of delivering key accounts in the automotive, aerospace and materials industries, the SME is offering this technology to transfer to companies operating machining centres with cost
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and time reduction needs, under a commercial agreement with all the technical support required.
Advantages and Innovations The company designs a solution depending on the technical specifications brief of the customers. A development department composed of skilled engineers can answer to specific demands complying with the customer's activity.
The company has a 23-year experience in gripping and clamping units and fixtures. Thus it can design and deliver the necessary clamping tools for all rough work pieces: pallets, upper-table machine, stations equipped with zero-point locking system and position pins. All the developments are carried in-house. The products are manufactured in the company's workshop in France and 100% tested before the delivery.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002010 Machining (turning, drilling, moulding, milling, planning, cutting) 002002011 Machining, fine (grinding, lapping) 002003001 Component integration 002003004 Process automation
Market 008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008002004 Robotics 008003001 Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excluding numeric control) 008006001 Process control and logistics
NACE C.28.4.9 Manufacture of other machine tools
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Automotive, Transport and Logistics
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, UnitedKingdom,
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 1991 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Certification Standards ISO 9001:2008 Languages Spoken English German French Arabic Client Country France
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought The current customers of the company are mostly SMI (Small to Medium Industry) and industrial groups in the automotive and aeronautic sector. Industrial companies working on these fields or in similar activities may have interest in implementing the proposed technology. The company looks for clients who machine specific work pieces and need clamping solutions and systems as precise as possible. Their involvement in the partnership would be the integration of the proposed technology in their production process. The company will transfer the technology to its partners with technical assistance. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Barrier packaging to increase food products shelflife
Summary
A Spanish research centre has set up a methodology for the development of barrier packaging that increase food products shelflife and reduce food waste. By implementing barrier packaging, less material is needed what implies economic savings and a reduction of the environmental impact. Industrial partners from food and packaging sectors are sought for technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 17 December 2014 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOES20141217002
Details
Description The final quality of a packaged food as well as its shelflife is directly connected with the food and the performance of the packaging materials used. Many products are sensitive to some gases as oxygen or water steam, other are sensitive to light, etc. that is why they need to be packaged with the most appropriate barrier properties materials.
The adjustment and the optimization of the framework composition of barrier properties materials allow to adequate the packaging output based on the final use (fresh meat packaging, pastries, dried fruts, etc.)
A Spanish research centre with proven experience in developing packaging materials and design has set a methodology for the development of barrier packaging materials that allow better preservation of packaged products, thus increasing its life, less product rotation on shop shelves and a reduction in transport.
The development of barrier material depends on the product to be packaged, the heat treatments to which the product is subjected, external factors during transport and storage and the material used to pack (plastic, glass, cardboard, etc).
Thus, in the early stages of the developed methodology, there is a study of the product to be packed, what takes into account both the package material and the external factors to which the product is subjected along the value chain .
Respecting the product to be packaged, it is typified by evaluating its sensitivity to light, oxidation in the presence of oxygen, and influence of temperature changes and humidity. Moreover, the heat treatments applied once the product is packaged can interfere with the properties of the package (barrier materials). Thus, pilot tests are conducted to determine the influence of heat treatment and if a redesign of the material is necessary.
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For plastic containers, each polymeric material has a different permeability to gases, that is, that it will pass a certain amount of gas (oxygen, water steam, CO2, etc.) according to the time and size of container. Likewise does the barrier to light, temperature, flavours, etc.
Once the barriers to use are identified and the package is designed, it is subjected to working conditions in order to check its stability and comply with their target. Specific tools are used to measure the barrier properties.
Barrier materials allow increase products´ shelf life. Once the material is developed and shaped the container, the research centre conducts studies of shelf life in order to determine the new value. Chemical changes (such as oxidation or vitamin loss), development of microorganisms, physico-chemical and organoleptic evolution are assessed.
The application of barrier materials is diverse. It is currently being implemented in the following areas: -In bottles, alternative technologies to multilayer materials such as coatings, outside or inside of the package, to improve the preservation of food. - In trays or tubs products today is possible to use films and plates with different layers which include gas barrier materials, and also some innovations are being implemented using barrier labels (IML In Mould labelling) of so that the label does double duty to provide product information and confer barrier. - In biodegradable polymers multilayer solutions are being developed in order to obtain fully biodegradable barrier packaging. -In pouched products the use of coatings is increasing - An emerging trend is the use of oxygen absorbers (active barrier) in combination with passive barrier of packaging materials. - Materials with ultraviolet (UV) filters are being introduced to avoid the oxidative processes get accelerated.
The centre is interested in establishing technical cooperation agreement with food companies. By applying the methodology, companies would improve their products´ shelflife and reduce packaging costs. The methodology is offered to packaging developers with the aim of helping them in new products designing.
Advantages and Innovations Knowing the options of barrier packaging can offer important advantages: - Food preservation (avoiding spoilage and discolorations) - Increase of shelflife (avoiding the microorganism proliferation) - Economic savings (less material required) - Environmental impact reduction (less material used and food waste decrease)
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology
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008001003 Food Packaging / Handling
Market 007003001 Wine and liquors 007003002 Health food 007003003 Soft drinks and bottling plants 008001001 Plastic fabricators 008001018 Polymer (plastics) materials
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Food companies interested in improving their products shelflife and reduce costs associated to packaging are sought. Packaging developers and manufacturers interested in developing novel solutions based on barrier materials. Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Additive Manufacting of new materials with Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
Summary
The Chair of Fluid Technology and Microfluidics of a university situated in the North-Eastern part of Germany develops new metal materials using an electron beam melting system, an additive manufacturing technology by which it is possible to produce complex, three-dimensional metal parts of any composition. Partnership for further development in manufacturing new materials for various applications is sought. Options are technical cooperation agreement or research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 03 June 2015 Last Update 16 July 2015 Expiration Date 15 July 2016 Reference TODE20150521001
Details
Description A German university, Chair of Fluid Technology and Mikrofludics, has the know-how to develop the manufacturing parameters for new metallic materials which enables the production of complex, three-dimensional components.
The technology is based on an electron beam melting (EBM) system, which offers freedom in design combined with excellent material properties and high productivity. The EBM process takes place in vacuum and at high temperature, resulting in stress relieved components with material properties better than cast and comparable to wrought material.
So far the production of components is limited to only a few metals and alloys. The addition of new materials is one of the key ventures to establish this novel technology and to further increase the market share.
The development of new materials comprises a reproducible production and quality control of spherical powder, an iterative process development for sintering and melting the powder in the system as well as the analysis of the mechanical and physical properties of the components.
The university is looking for a partner interested in the development of new materials or process optimization. Technical cooperation agreement or research cooperation will be offered.
Advantages and Innovations The advantages of the offered technology are: • new metal components with unique properties
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• Accessibility for industrial processes and increase of efficiency in processes • reduced manufacturing expenses in relation to already applied methods • Great market potential due to increasing demand for complex components
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 002001001 3D printing 002007010 Metals and Alloys
Market 008001012 Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals)
NACE C.32.9.9 Other manufacturing n.e.c. F.42.9.9 Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The requested partners (university, R&D institutions, SME or industrial partners) should have specific expertise in material development.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Bait for fish in the form of effervescent briquettes
Summary
Croatian inventor produced a compressed bait for fish, which operates on the principle of effervescent tablets. The briquettes can be used for fishing in salt and fresh water by the precisely groundbaiting at great depths and distances. They are looking for a partner to sign manufacturing agreement or financial agreement.
Creation Date 03 March 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TOHR20150303001
Details
Description Craotian inventor has produced a compresses bait for fish operates on the principle of effervescent tablets. The bait is cylindrically shaped briquette with diameter of 40mm and hight of 55 mm, which is optimal size and shape to hold it a palm of the hand. It's consists of a mixture of essential nutrients, additive for effervescent reaction and binder. Unlike the conventional powdered food which first has to be soaked, this form of feed is thrown into the water in its original dry state and, as such, sinks to the bottom. Contact with water releases effervescent reaction which creates a column of dense bubbles and, at the same time, gradually dissolves the briquette. The coarser parts of the briquettes remain at the bottom, and smaller rise to the surface to a height of approximately 1m forming a nutritious "cloud" above the the briquettes. In addition to the usual effects of attraction like sense of sight, smell and taste, this food affects the sideline of fish by changing the vibration of the water pressure caused by the emission of bubbles. Attracted to vibrations, fish come to the sources of these emissions.
With some changes of the basal composition, briquettes can be used in fresh and sea water, and is suitable for precise ground baiting at great distances and great depths. It is also suitable for muddy bottom, because even completely covered with mud does not lose any of the properties that attract fish.
The dissolution of the briquettes can be adjusted by changing the ratio of additives and binders and thus can vary from very slow to very turbulent. Regarding the composition of the basic feed mixtures and dissolution rate, the number of possible variants of the briquette is practically unlimited. Due to the reactivity with atmospheric moisture, briquettes must be wrapped in aluminum foil and stored in vacuum packed containers.
They are looking for a partner with the capacity and technology to manufacture the product and
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are also looking for a partner to invest in further commercialization of the product.They are willing to sign manufacturing or financial agreement agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Advantages and innovations:
- Unlike the conventional powdered food which first has to be soaked, this form of feed is thrown into the water in its original dry state and sinks to the bottom.
- Controlled dissolution of the briquettes creates a cloud of food that attracts fish and allows precise groundbaiting - from the bottom to the top of the water Also suitable for groundbaiting at great distances because it does not decompose by throwing or hitting the water surface.
- The number of possible variants of the briquette is unlimited(dissolution, decomposition, combination of ingredients, size)
- Dissolution of the briquettes may vary, from slow to fast
- Possible to adapt the briquettes for fishing in fresh and salt water
- Suitable for muddy bottom
- Effervescence causes vibrations in the water which also attract fish (sensitizing the lateral line of a fish)
Environmentally friendly - does not affect the eco system
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 007003002 Fish / Fisheries / Fishing Technology
Market 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE
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A.03.1.1 Marine fishing A.03.1.2 Freshwater fishing
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Maritime Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Inventor Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Serbian Bosnian Croatian Czech Client Country Croatia
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: They are looking for a SME, Manufacturer or investor.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: looking for a partner in Fish feed and fishing equipment production field or a partner who is ready to invest in the further commercialization and promotion of the product.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: They are looking for a partner to sign manufacturing agreement or financial agreement.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
A vaccine against Bovine Leukemia Virus
Summary
A Belgian university team has developed a recombinant Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) with attenuated phenotype and two specific mutations. Efficacy, persistence, safety and pathogenicity make this vaccine unique. The research team is looking for collaboration with companies interested in license agreement.
Creation Date 11 December 2013 Last Update 25 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOBE20131206001
Details
Description Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) is responsible for important economic losses worldwide. Several attempts have been undertaken to develop vaccines against BLV. These ‘traditional’ vaccine candidates faced problems of inter alia efficacy (i.e., only an inadequately low fraction of vaccinated animals were protected), persistence (i.e., rapid decrease of immune protection in the vaccinated animals), cost (e.g., high cost of production of purified proteins), and/or safety (e.g., use of genetically modified hybrid viruses, such as RVV), pathogenicity at a level that may prevent their widespread use as vaccines in veterinary practice.
The Belgian University team aims at understanding the basic mechanisms of cancer in order to develop novel therapeutic approaches. The current research topics include leukemia (HTLV associated adult T-cell leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and bovine leukemia) and thoracic cancers (non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma). The expertise of the laboratory includes molecular and cellular biology techniques, animal models of cancer and evaluation of clinical trials in collaboration with different hospitals. In the Bovine Leukemia Virus model, researchers are studying the kinetics of viral replication and they developed a vaccine based on life attenuated strains. The Belgian researchers have realized that by combining certain mutations in the BLV genome, an attenuated BLV may be obtained useful for the production of greatly improved vaccines. These attenuated BLV are infectious, thus facilitating their introduction into the to-be-vaccinated subjects, but replicate at desirably low levels in the vaccinated subjects. Several trials demonstrated in a herd of about 80 animals that the patented recombinant proviruses are efficient and safe because of the: (i) absence of pathology or toxicity in vaccinated cows and in the highly susceptible ovine experimental model, (ii) lack of transmission of the recombinant provirus to uninfected sentinels over a 4 year period, (iii) absence of detectable levels of plasmid DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) (including the B-lactamase gene) as revealed by nested PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). This research team is looking for company, research center to performed industrial development
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under licence agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Such recombinant BLV proviruses may display all of the following advantages: they elicit a strong anti-BLV immune response comparable to an immune response to wild-type BLV; they do not spread to uninfected sentinels maintained for prolonged periods of time in the same herd (i.e., satisfactory biosafety as a vaccine); they lead to production of antibodies that are transmitted to the new-born calves via the maternal colostrum, whereby the anti-viral passive immunity persists during several months in the calves; they do not transmit from cows to calves; they cause the vaccinated animals to resist a challenge by a wild type BLV provirus.
The production cost of the vaccine is also relatively low.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Europe, USA, India, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology 007001002 Animal Production / Husbandry 007001009 Veterinary Medicine
Market 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE M.75.0.0 Veterinary activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person
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Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English French Client Country Belgium
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: company, research center - Specific area of activity of the partner: pharmaceutical, veterinary, bovine leukemia, cattle - Task to be performed: industrial development Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative and environmentally friendly heat recovery shower system
Summary
A midlands UK based SME has developed an environmentally friendly eco shower system which reclaims heat and energy which is usually lost in waste water in a typical shower. The client now welcomes further technical cooperation to complete the design and development of this product but is also offering to licence this to another partner preferably shower manufacturers.
Creation Date 09 March 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150302001
Details
Description A midlands UK based SME specialising in energy recycling seeks to develop a shower system which reclaims heat and energy which is usually lost in waste water in a typical shower
The first goal of this project will be to fully develop the prototype and produce the heat exchanger, as this is absolutely crucial to achieving the maximum efficiency of the eco shower system.
But to succeed and become the market leader this product must be fully researched, developed, manufactured and professionally marketed as quickly as possible.
The product will be designed to fit into a cast resin or a vacuum-formed shower tray
- Estimated start-up time for the heat exchanger: 1-3 weeks - Estimated start-up time for the resin mould: 5-6 weeks - Estimated start-up time for the vacuum-forming: 6-8 weeks
Talks are currently underway with one of UKs largest electric shower manufacturer.
This product is unique as it recovers heat from the waste water, which pre heats the incoming cold water at the first point of contact with the shower tray which sits at the base of the bath tub.
Water which comes in contact with the tray will be forced in to a thin channel aiding the efficiency of heat transfer to the heat exchanger.
The inner workings of the tray work in the same principle but in a controlled manor, which produces a counter current heat exchanger, this can be tailored to suit different lengths and to
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accommodate a higher flow shower.
The eco shower system can be fully tailored to suit and adapt different positions for installation purposes
The system aims to cut out as many losses as possible in all aspects from input to output.
Client now welcomes further technical cooperation to complete the design and development of this product but is also offering to licence this to another partner preferably shower manufacturers
Advantages and Innovations - This project helps address the energy issue of low carbon, sustainability of supply and affordability. - Another issue addressed is the low water flow rate of electric showers; the eco shower system will be capable of much more desirable, higher flow rates, with far less energy usage when compared to the current shower systems on the market. - The SME has spotted a huge gap in the shower market. An energy saving shower tray that uses the 'first point of contact' for waste water as the start of heat reclamation. All other systems will suffer from heat loss prior to the exchanger. It appears all other systems have been designed as an 'afterthought' and separate to the shower. But the eco shower system has been designed to be an integral part of the shower. - The eco shower system is recyclable and provides significant energy savings in multiple sectors - To keep the carbon footprint down, all subcontractors will be under scrutiny over energy consumption in commercial and domestic markets which make this product truly green. - A 10.8kw shower currently uses ½ the energy as having a bath. The eco shower system currently uses ½ of a 10.8kw shower which is ¼ of the energy used in an average bath - Reduce households dependency on fossil fuels and carbon footprint
Stage of Development Concept stage
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The product is at the final stages of conceptualisation
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status UK Patent application has been submitted and has been filed but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004001001 Heat storage 004002005 Heat exchangers 004005012 Energy from wastewater
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004008 Energy efficiency
Market 006008003 Heat recovery 006009001 Other energy production 006014 Energy Storage
NACE E.39.0.0 Remediation activities and other waste management services
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2014 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments
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Potential Domain: - Hospitals - Schools - Hotels - Sports Centres - Residential Homes - Commercial Homes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Technology Partners: Organisations whom specialise in: -Vacuum Forming -Resin Casting -Aluminium Casting -Plastic Casting and Moulding -Laser Cutting -Large Scale Aluminium Welding -Adhesives
License Partners: -Sustainable Building Construction Companies -Shower Manufacturers
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Novel heat exchanger of high efficiency
Summary
A German engineer has developed a novel efficient heat exchanger. Given the same specific power and efficiency as conventional heat exchangers, the new exchanger has both a several times smaller volume and smaller mass. The SME seeks licensees (e.g. producers of heat exchangers) interested in introducing the new heat exchanger into the market.
Creation Date 17 July 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TODE20150708002
Details
Description Heat exchangers are very important products in various industrial sectors and have many fields of application. They are used in heating engineering (e.g. for water heaters, district heating transfer stations), engineering, food technology, refrigeration and air conditioning technology, ventilation technology, cooling of control cabinets, automation and electrical engineering, heat engines and so on.
Based on several patents a German engineer has developed a novel heat exchanger that is much more efficient than conventional heat exchangers. The efficiency of this new heat exchanger is particularly high by using it as a counter-flow heat exchanger for a gas-gas heat transfer. In order to assess the efficiency in comparison to conventional heat exchangers the SME has carried out the necessary theoretical studies, i.e. a conventionally available tube bundle 24-W/K (watt/Kelvin)-helium-helium heat exchanger of an efficiency of 94 % and a top 17,8W/K -air-air cooler, have both been compared with the inventive counter-flow heat exchanger having the same specific power and efficiency. In both comparisons the theoretical results have shown both a many times smaller volume and mass of the new heat exchanger. In the case of the 17,8W/K-cooler, for example, the inventive cooler has about a seven times smaller volume and about a three times smaller mass. This also implies that a new heat exchanger having the same size and mass as the conventional exchanger would have much more power and efficiency. The material and manufacturing costs are estimated to be equal for the heat exchangers compared. The theoretical predictions of the studies comparing the heat exchangers have been thoroughly tested and confirmed by measurements performed with a 1,5W/K-prototype of an inventive heat exchanger. The results of the tests actually correspond to the predicted theoretical results thus confirming the theory. In fact, the maximum deviation of the measuring results is 3 % from the theoretical ones predicted. Because volume and mass of the inventive heat exchanger are so small compared to a conventional one, a heat exchanger of any specific power can be
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composed of units of the inventive heat exchanger of selected magnitude according to the building-block principle. The application of the inventive heat exchanger is not limited to a gas-gas heat transfer. A heat transfer is also possible from fluid to fluid or from fluid to gas by using the inventive heat exchanger.
The aim of the engineering firm is to license the technology to a partner interested in bringing the new technology, which is applicable in many industrial sectors, to market. Partner could be a producer of heat exchangers.
Advantages and Innovations The main advantage of the inventive heat exchanger is that both its volume and its mass are much smaller than those of all heat exchangers of the same specific power available on the market. The manufacturing and material costs are approximately equally high compared to conventional heat exchangers. The differences in mass and volume are especially high in the case of a gas-gas heat transfer. However, other heat-transfer media can also be used and provide very good results.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004002005 Heat exchangers 004002018 Cooling technologies 004006009 Process optimisation, waste heat utilisation
Market 006005008 District heating 006008003 Heat recovery
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Inventor Year Established 2005 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments Engineering SME/on-man business Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry Specific area of activity of the partner: producer of heat exchangers Tasks to be performed by the partner sought: The partner should license the technology and bring it to market.
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Type and Size of Partner Sought Inventor,SME <10 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
A novel procedure for cardiovascular risk assessment
Summary
The cardiovascular R&D unit of a Spanish hospital has developed and patented a procedure to evaluate the degree of cardiovascular risk. It is based on combining existing methods with the evaluation of homocysteine levels, the intraleukocytic Heat Shock Proteins (HSP) concentration and the polymorphisms of the HSP gene using a simple blood test. Companies interested in the validation of the method and bring it to market under a license agreement are sought. .
Creation Date 23 April 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TOES20150423002
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Description Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world. It still have a high mortality rates, incurrring a tremendous cost for the society. The term “cardiovascular risk factor” refers to the series of traits, factors, and characteristics predisposing to development of atherosclerosis. Many studies have been performed in order to understand what the main cardiovascular risk factors are. But still, there is a need to create and develop novel preventive strategies, cardiovascular risk evaluation being one of the fundamental ones.
The R&D unit of a Spanish public hospital has conducted a study to evaluate this cardiovascular risk factors and to development a new procedure of clinical application. Firstly, a classification of the risk level was done according Task Force Chart Criteria based in the joint assessment of classical cardiovascular risk factors present. Secondly, the novel procedure took into account the possible influence of the total homocysteine levels, intraleukocytic Heat Shock Protein (HSP) concentration and the polymorphisms of the gene HSP allowing the reclassification of the risk group.
Elevated total homocysteine (tHcy) levels are regarded as a “candidate” vascular risk factor because of their statistical association to an increased risk of developing vascular disease. Candidate molecules/autoantigens include Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs); HSPA1A (Hsp 70) is one of the most studied ones. As HSPA1A has anti-inflammatory properties, low levels would promote a proinflammatory state and increase the vulnerability of the arterial wall to the damaging action of vascular risk factors. Possible polymorphisms of the regulatory region of HSPA1A could affect HSPA1A protein synthesis, determining diminished, normal or increased HSPA1A-producing phenotypes.
The procedure requires a more extensive validation with a larger sample before it is adopted in clinical practice. Companies interested in the validation of the method and bring it to market
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under a license agreement are sought. Other types of collaboration could be study after first contact.
Advantages and Innovations The novel part of the procedure is to take into account the influence of the total homocysteine levels, intraleukocytic HSPA1A protein concentration and the polymorphisms of the gene HSPA1A to reclassify the cardiovascular risk level.
Also the procedure has the following advantages: • It enhances cardiovascular risk evaluation. • It used a simple venous blood sample. • It is based on a study of a representative sample of the Spanish population.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The procedure is based on an observational, epidemiological study of 452 (both sexes aged 40–60 years) subjects; a randomly selected Spanish population was studied. The procedure needs further validation with a larger sample before entering daily clinical practice.
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006001006 Diagnostics, Diagnosis 006001009 Gene - DNA Therapy 006001011 Heart and blood circulation illnesses 006001013 Medical Research
Market 005001001 Diagnostic services 005002001 Therapeutic services 005006014 Circulatory diseases 005006019 Cardiology
NACE Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: biotech or genetics company/ institute of biomedical investigation
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Biotechnology or biomedical.
- Task to be performed: Conduct a validation study and thereafter the commercialization of the procedure.
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Commercialisation of diagnostics on a shared risk basis
Summary
An East of England company has world leading expertise and facilities for undertaking full projects in developing and commercialising point-of-care tests. Having good networks with large companies and academia, they now seek strategic partnerships with SMEs for shared risk product development and commercialisation. The type of collaborations will depend on the stage of development and may include technical and/or research cooperation agreement or licensing.
Creation Date 22 June 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150622001
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Description An East of England company used to be a contract R&D centre for blue chip companies in the field of point-of-care and over-the-counter diagnostic tests. Since a management buy-out last year, the company is fully independent but they have retained good links with major corporates but also charities. They now have a portfolio of R&D programmes, notably in the fields of chronic diseases and inflammation. The company have also just launched a first own brand ELISA kit (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). As the company are still relatively small (30 employees), they are interested in additional strategic partnerships with SMEs to jointly bring new tests to the market. The East of England company has world leading expertise and facilities for the development of assays, including: - New, point of care in vitro diagnostic (IVD) concept & design; - Prototyping & testing; - Antibodies with unparalleled performance to challenging targets (carbohydrates, small molecules, small epitopes); - Assay & reagent development, with particular expertise in lateral flow; - Peptide design & synthesis; - Clinical evaluation studies; - Regulatory approval. In short, there is competence to carry out bespoke projects from start to finish. The finish may include commercialisation through licensing to existing large company network, or sales under own brand.
The areas of interest may include but are not limited to inflammation, chronic diseases, wounds, metabolic disease.
The type of collaborations will depend on the stage of development and may include technical cooperation, licensing and EU R&D programmes. The company has been successful with a
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European grant proposal.
Advantages and Innovations The offering is strengthened by the company's world leading technical expertise, strong scientific and IP portfolio, and connections with blue chip companies.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents granted both on devices and assays.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006001006 Diagnostics, Diagnosis 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology 006002005 In vitro Testing, Trials 006002012 Protein Engineering
Market 004002 Monoclonal Antibodies and Hybridomas 004010 In vitro Testing, Trials 005001010 Molecular diagnosis 005001012 In-vitro diagnostics
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry, SMEs; - Type of activity of the partner: biomarker development; - Task to be performed by the partner sought: to provide non-confidential information on high priority projects and the type of collaboration envisaged.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Filtration system for treatment of water to potable level
Summary
A Czech university has developed filtration system suitable for cleaning water to potable level. The system uses highly efficient nanofibrous filtration material with active substances. The university is looking for partners interested in further research and development based on a technical cooperation agreement and for manufacturers of small water treatment systems to license the invention.
Creation Date 07 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150506001
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Description A Czech university has developed a filtration system that cleans water to the level of drinklable one. The filtration system is based on highly efficient nanofibrous filtration material enriched with active substances. It is designed as a simple and easy-to-operate cartridge filter with low maintenance costs. Basic features of the system: - Pressure drop of the cartridge filter: 5 kPa approx. - Flow rate 0.5 - 20 l/min, - Cartridge dimensions 250 x 60 mm (standard cartridge size). The device is suitable for end users, like families with their own drinking water source. The technology is not suitable for water industry producing water in large amounts.
The university seeks partners interested in further research and development based on a technical cooperation agreement and for manufacturers of small water treatment systems to license the invention.
Advantages and Innovations - pressure drop only approx. 5 kPa - standard cartridge size - low operational costs - free of chemicals - the system is fully autonomous - environmentally friendly device
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
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IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 003010 Household Goods & Appliances 010004002 Drinking Water
Market 007006 Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified) 009 Other
NACE Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
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University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The university would like to license the invention (based on licensing agreement) to a manufacturer of small water cleaning systems.
Additionally, the university is also looking for partners interested in further development of the invention based on a technical cooperation agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Door safety mechanism to protect against damage to fingers.
Summary
An Irish product development company has designed & prototyped a door safety mechanism that instantly triggers the release of an integrated mechanical closure prevention element in the event of an object such as a childs fingers becoming trapped in the hinged side of the door as it closes thus preventing injury. The product is at an advanced level of development & the developer is seeking manufacturers in this area interested in license or similar partnership agreements.
Creation Date 14 April 2015 Last Update 09 July 2015 Expiration Date 08 July 2016 Reference TOIE20130730001
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Description The forces generated at the hinged side of a standard domestic door are more than sufficient to sever fingers should they become trapped in the doorjamb as the door closes. With larger domestic or industrial doors these pressures can be even higher. Injuries of this type do occur and small children are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
There are several shield type products on the market that are designed to physically prevent access to this portion of the door but they are mainly barrier products and are relatively expensive, often aesthetically displeasing and prone to failure due to repeated flexing as the door is operated.
In some jurisdictions there are now safety requirements in place to fit devices to prevent injuries of this type occurring in public areas.
An Irish product designer has produced an integrated mechanical device that automatically releases a closure prevention element that prevents full closure of the door should something be trapped in the hinged section as the door closes. The trigger mechanism is incorporated into the door stop portion of the frame and the closure prevention element is located at the top of the hinged side of the door. The design is unobtrusive and can be incorporated into a door design in an aesthetically pleasing way. The concept is viewed as being immediately of interest to door and door set manufacturers and has also potential as a retrofit product.
The developer is seeking manufacturers in this area who are interested in licensing the product concept with a view to incorporation into their doors.
Advantages and Innovations
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The innovative aspects of this include, - Novel mechanism design - Simple to produce - Reacts to entrapment event instantly and remains dormant the remainder of the time - Not simply a barrier product.
Main advantages include, - Prevents injury from trapping fingers in closing doors - Mechanical device with little or no maintenance, - Simple to reset once deployed - Low cost of production - Requires no power supply - Unobtrusive, aesthetically pleasing and integrated into the door design
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The device has been developed to a very advanced prototype stage and is available for demonstration to any potential partner.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent applications have been filed and the PCT route is being followed.
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 003010 Household Goods & Appliances
Market 007004005 Furnishing and Furniture
NACE C.31.0.9 Manufacture of other furniture
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person
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Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Other Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country Ireland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The partner would be expected to license the device with a view to commercialising it either through its incorporation into its product line or through manufacture of the device and marketing it as a retrofit safety device. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Safety device for slurry agitators
Summary
An Irish inventor has designed a safety device for a slurry agitator which incorporates a fan that generates high velocity air movement in the vicinity of slurry agitation so that poisonous gases given off during agitation of slurry are dispersed. The inventor is seeking suitable partners in the farm machinery manufacturing business for licensing and manufacturing agreements with a view to bringing the device to market.
Creation Date 29 January 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOIE20150128001
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Description An Irish inventor with a background in farm machinery and agricultural design has developed a safety device for slurry agitators which eliminates poisonous gases given off during the slurry agitation process.
Agitators currently manufactured, have a significant design deficiency in so far as farm safety is concerned. When an agitator is operated by the farmer in an underground slurry tank it results in hydrogen sulphide gas concentrations and other poisonous gases being emitted during the agitation process which is fatal to farmers and farm animals.
The fan technology operates by increasing air movement in the vicinity of the slurry agitator generating a high velocity air movement across the surface of the slurry tank. It addresses the issue of poisonous gases by diluting and dispersing the gases generated such that gas concentrations are immediately diluted to tiny levels well within safe working guidelines issued by the health and safety authorities, and thus provides a substantially safer working environment for the farmer/operator.
The fan operates as an integral part of an agitator during the agitation of slurry and can be operational both before and after the mixing process. The device is mounted on the slurry agitator and powered by the tractor hydraulic system.
The fan was tested by an international agri food and biosciences research institute with very positive results confirmed in their report to the inventor.
The interested partner can exploit the technology by incorporating the fan in the design of agitators thus materially improving the safety of the operation.
The inventor is seeking partners to manufacture the prototype device with a view to licensing it.
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Advantages and Innovations • There is no similar technology for slurry agitators on the market. • The technology provides an engineering solution to a safety issue that arises when an agitator is used. • The device has been tested by an established agri food and biosciences institute with very positive results.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Prototype technology is available for demonstration and has been field tested/evaluated.
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Worldwide Patent is held
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 007001001 Agriculture Machinery / Technology
Market 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE C.28.3.0 Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments The technology is unique and there is nothing in the market place to compare with it. If health and safety authorities were to make the technology a mandatory fitting on all slurry agitators it would reduce recurring human and animal fatalities arising from agitation of slurry on farms. In addition it will result in fewer injuries arising from slurry agitation. No data is provided by the health and safety authority on human and animal fatalities or injuries, so it is not possible to provide quantitative data. Languages Spoken English Client Country Ireland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company are seeking partners in the farm machinery manufacturing business who would be interested in manufacturing and licensing the device with a view to bringing it to market.
Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
Medical imaging analytics company with platform for rapid medical imaging analysis seeks partners for commercial agreements with technical assistance
Summary
A UK based SME specialising in medical imaging analytics is offering a proprietary platform for rapid medical imaging analysis to assess the efficacy of treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drug intake) for patient care and advanced clinical trials. The client seeks partners for commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 15 May 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150515001
Details
Description Diagnosis and treatment decisions in inflammation-driven arthritis, cancers, multiple sclerosis, and many other disorders increasingly depend on examination of medical images, particularly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data. However, there is no consistent quantitative measurement of either the state of the disease at the point of diagnosis or its response to drug treatment. This means that the success of the hundreds of clinical trials taking place over the next few years rests on error-prone qualitative impressions on the part of radiologists, putting at risk more than $20bn in commercial R&D investment.
This major market opportunity is filled by a proprietary software solution, which has automated algorithms to quantify MRI images, designed with a global community of clinicians and validated in multiple studies. The company also provides expert advice on image acquisition, quality and interpretation, delivered as an end-to-end service. This service to pharmaceutical companies reduces time to market and ensures objective go / no-go decisions for future development.
Advantages and Innovations
Design of MRI part of a clinical trial: selection of right scanning sequences to address study objectives, reduction of patient in a scanner time, site selection, end-to-end MRI data logistics, analysis and control; Bespoke proprietary programme for site training in MRI, including dynamic contrast enhanced MRI sequences critical in inflammatory / immune studies through regular webinars, certification, refresher courses and onsite training; Post-study: statistical analysis and MRI reporting, identification of outliers, pricing and marketing of treatments;
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Bespoke algorithm development and support of feasibility studies where inflammatory or immune changes are a crucial differentiator or indicator of drug performance.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The fundamental platform for image analytics is already on the market and of course additional tuning and enhancement is available to suit individual client requirements.
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Market 005001002 Medical imaging
NACE M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 2010 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Russian Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Seeking end users typically in the form of pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organosations (CROs) and medical practices mainly in oncology. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Novel fibros drug test model
Summary
A university spin-off SME in northern Sweden offers a new pre-clinical model for testing new anti- fibrotic and anti-inflammatory drugs. The new model shortens and simplifies the tests, lowering the cost and performs considerably better than the ones existing today. The SME is looking for partners that develop anti-fibrotic drugs or anti-inflammatory drugs, enabling them to do the testing more efficiently. The SME offers licensing of the entire concept and/or delivering test services.
Creation Date 27 April 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOSE20150427001
Details
Description Fibrosis contributes to approximately 40% of deaths in the industrial world and despite this huge impact on health no effective anti-fibrotic drugs are currently available on the market. Development of anti-fibrotic drugs is hampered by the lack of good and reliable pre-clinical models for testing of new drugs.
The scientists and founders of the company have developed a pre-clinical model for testing of anti-fibrotic drugs. The development of fibrosis in the model is very similar to that seen in several human conditions as it is spontaneous and occurs in several organs.
The pre-clinical model will be offered to pharmaceutical companies or other interested clients for pre-clinical testing of new anti-fibrotic drugs. The company will plan, conduct, analyze and report the results of the tests in the model and the clients will provide the substances to be tested. A discussion about licensing of the pre-clinical model is possible if a client prefer to do the tests in- house.
Advantages and Innovations The pre-clinical model developed has several advantages over pre-clinical models available on the market today for testing of new anti-fibrotic drugs:
- Fibrosis seen in the model develops spontaneously and at a young age - The phenotype is 100% reproducible - Fibrosis develops in several organs - Development of fibrosis is similar to that seen in several human conditions
Development of fibrosis in the model occurs spontaneously and at a young age. This shortens the test protocols and makes testing faster and less expensive than testing in pre-clinical models available on the market today. The founders predict that this pre-clinical model will
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become the golden standard for pre-clinical testing of anti-fibrotic drugs.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Other
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001003 Clinical Research, Trials 006002004 Genetic Engineering
Market 004004 Other Genetic Engineering 004005 Molecular design 004012 Cellular and Molecular Biology 004017 Genetic Engineering
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Swedish Client Country Sweden
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Looking for partners such as biotech companies that are developing anti-fibrotic or anti- inflammatory drugs.
The considered models for partnerships are: 1. Analysis agreement - the company conducts tests in the pre- clinical model using drugs provided by the partner. 2. License agreement - the partner buys a license from the company to use the pre-clinical model for in-house testing of substances.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Partner sought for new drug development for diabetes therapy by means of protein kinase MST-1
Summary
The centre for biomolecular interactions of a German university is looking for a partner for diabetes drug development by means of a license agreement, research cooperation or technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 09 January 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TODE20150109001
Details
Description The Centre for Biomolecular Interactions of a German university is looking for a partner for diabetes drug development.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which causes increased blood sugar levels. The disease destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. This causes a lack of the blood sugar-reducing hormone insulin, resulting in a chronically increased blood sugar level. More than 7 million people are affected by this disease in Germany.
Researchers of molecular diabetology of a German University have now identified a key protein, protein kinase MST-1, which is responsible for the death of these insulin-producing cells due to apoptosis (programmed cell death) and thus for the formation of the diabetes disease. This is valid for both forms of diabetes, namely the autoimmune type 1 and type 2, which depends on age and obesity.
The scientists are carrying out intensive research on the involvement of the protein kinase MST- 1 in the apoptopic processes in the beta cells. MST-1 plays a key role in the stimulation of specific signal path cascades. It was possible to demonstrate in experiments that MST-1 inhibition can prevent the formation of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Influencing the protein kinase MST-1 is therefore a promising therapeutic objective for the development of suitable therapies to treat both forms of diabetes.
A pharmaceutical company in drug development for the therapy of type 1 and 2 diabetes is being sought. Collaboration can be arranged by license agreement, research cooperation agreement or technical cooperation agreement, depending on the contribution of the partner.
The desired outcome of a partnership is drug development that can contribute to a specific
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therapy for diabetes. The patent offers potential for drug development that will help to treat and to prevent the diabetes disease worldwide.
Advantages and Innovations Protein kinase MST-1, has been identified to be responsible for the death of insulin producing cells due to apoptosis (programmed cell deaht) and thus for the formation of the diabetes disease.
It was possible to demonstrate that the targeted inhibition of the protein was able to maintain the secretions of insulin and prevent the disease from progressing.
Influencing the protein kinase MST-1 is therefore a new promising therapeutic objective for the development of suitable therapies to treat both forms of diabetes type 1 and 2.
- Clarification of the role of MST-1 in the formation of the apoptosis provides a new aim for taking an effective therapeutic approach to diabetes. - Protection of the beta cells by inhibiting the MST-1 prevents diabetes from progressing or from arising altogether. - The inhibition of MST-1 results in the prevention of hyperglycemia and in an improved glucose tolerance. It was possible for the first time to demonstrate this in a mouse model. - The treatment of diabetes and its sequelae (neural injuries, circulatory disorders in the legs and feet, eye and kidney damage) lead to enormous costs for the health care system which could be reduced via early treatment and the possibility of curing the disease. - According to the Diabetes Atlas of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approx. 7 million people (with a rising tendency) affected by diabetes live in Germany, 56 million in Europe, 382 million worldwide. Therefore there is major demand for suitable and efficient therapy options. - Efficient solutions and innovative approaches to curing diabetes are currently the subject of interest of many pharmaceutical companies.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status A worldwide patent (PCT) is applied for but not yet granted, countries are not yet selected.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 003004007 Pharmaceutics 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Market
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005002001 Therapeutic services 005002004 Drug delivery and other equipment (including kidney dialysis machines) 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals 005006017 Internal medicine
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. N.82.9.9 Other business support service activities n.e.c. P.85.4.2 Tertiary education
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Albania,Republicof, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, BosniaandHerzegovina, Brazil,FederativeRepublicof, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India,Republicof, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,TheformerYugoslavRepublicof, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco,Kingdomof, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, SouthKorea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UnitedKingdom, USA,
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Pharmaceutical company
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Drug Development, Diabetes
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Drug development based on the patent, cooperation in furthermore animal experiments, financial support Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
A French manufacturing company offering dehydration, granulation and coating services.
Summary
A French manufacturing company is specialized in dehydration of active ingredients, from the development stage through to industrial production. They are involved in food, food supplements, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, feed businesses.
Creation Date 04 June 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 01 July 2016 Reference TOFR20140604002
Details
Description A French manufacturing company is specialized in dehydration of active ingredients, from the development stage through to industrial production.
The company implements two kinds of technologies. The first one is a managed dehydration technology suited to thermo-sensitive products such as active ingredients in general (preserving the activity of lactic bacteria, preserving the aromatic profile, etc.). The second one is emulsion, micro-encapsulation, coating and granulation technologies for protecting the products and producing a powder to suit the needs. .
This company is involved in food, food supplements, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, feed businesses. Its technology provides solutions on the physical and chemical properties of products (hygroscopicity, thermal protection, acid-resistance, masking taste etc.) and on the physical forms of the powders (improvement of flow properties, dispersion in water, wettability, dust-free environment, particle size, density, compressibility, visual appearance).
The company is certified ISO 22000 and ECOCERT.
Advantages and Innovations -Gentle drying at low temperatures; preservation of activity and molecular structures -No grinding stage required after the powder is obtained -Dehydration costs reduced to the minimum compared to other drying techniques -An expertise in dry and powder forms -Flexible equipment in terms of size allowing a scale-up before an industrial production -Industrial transposition guaranteed -Confidentiality contractually guaranteed
Stage of Development
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Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Exclusive Rights
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002002 Coatings 002002003 Drying 003004006 Organic Substances 003004007 Pharmaceutics 008001002 Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food
Market 005004001 Food and feed ingredients 005009004 Food & feed ingredients
NACE C.10.8.9 Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2006 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Certification Standards ISO 22000 ECOCERT Languages Spoken Turkish English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought They would like to find private companies manufacturing ingredients or additives for food, nutraceutic, feed industries, but also distributers and food supplement conditioning companies.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Patterned surface functionalization by atmospheric pressure plasma
Summary
A German research institute has developed a way to apply plasma printing in order to create very versatile surface properties, e.g. for biomedical applications or downstream local metallization, including circuit boards, RFID (radio-frequency identification) antennas or biosensor production. The institute is looking for research institutes interested in research cooperation agreements in order to joint further develop their invention.
Creation Date 11 May 2015 Last Update 25 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TODE20150511001
Details
Description The technology developed by the German research institute allows applying plasma printing in order to create very versatile surface properties. The atmospheric pressure plasmas can be created at atmospheric pressure even in very small volumes with dimensions of just a few micrometers, thus allowing local functionalization of surfaces. Cavities are formed temporarily upon contact of a structured dielectric with the substrate to be plasma printed and in these voids the plasma develops. With this method not only is area selective modification of surfaces possible but also structured coating deposition or functionalization. A wide range of functional groups can be printed on the substrate.
Local functionalization may be used in, for example, the creation of surfaces for biomedical applications (bio, DNA, protein or diagnostic chips) as well as for downstream local metallization, including circuit boards, RFID antennas or biosensor production. Plasma printing can be implemented not only in batch mode but also continuously in reel-to-reel processes.
Partners from research institutes active in the areas mentioned above are sought for further development.
Advantages and Innovations With plasma printing it is possible to generate structures of various geometries, for example arrays of spots, with surface properties such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity or with specific chemical functionalization.
Further advantages:
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- Patterned surface modification without lithography or laser - Biocompatible surface modification for several applications - Coupling of bio molecules - Substrate direct bonding at low temperatures - Local metallization - Short treatment times (seconds) - No vacuum needed
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002007015 Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
Market 008001007 Coatings and adhesives manufactures
NACE C.25.6.1 Treatment and coating of metals
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Research organisations
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Treatment and coating of materials, surface treatment technologies, biosensor or related fields.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Co-development of the product, contribution to the mentioned area, ideas for new approaches. Type of Partnership Considered Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Device for injection of liquid gas to the intake manifold of the combustion engine
Summary
A research team from the Czech university is developing a device for injection of liquid gas (LPG) to the intake manifold of the combustion engine. The proposed device of the injector of the liquid gas (LPG) is provided with an electric heater in the area of the outlet nozzle to prevent ice formation on the injector. The university is looking for partners interested in either license agreement or technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316001
Details
Description Modern multi-fuel (petrol and LPG) vehicle engines utilizing for the gas-air mixture formation multi-point injection of the LPG gaseous phase into the intake manifold before the intake channels in the cylinder head. When vaporised LPG fuel channel reach end of the injector body, it significantly reduces the temperature of the injector body and creates an icing layer on its outer surface. The icing gradually breaks- off the surface and the ice fragments falls down to the intake of the engine cylinder, where randomly causes misfire.
The ultimate target of all competitive solutions is smooth operation of a petrol engine operating on LPG in order to develop such solution of liquid LPG injectors, which prevents ice formation in the injector or intake air.
The solution offered addresses this problem by an injector of a liquid gas (LPG) equipped with the electric heating injector outlet nozzle. The injectors were designed in two variants - heating the bottom end of injector using the resistance wire and the heating element. The LPG evaporation in the suction manifold reduces the temperature of the intake mixture; therefore volume efficiency is higher and the engine power running on LPG is the same in comparison with the petrol.
The engine power reduction in comparison with the original petrol engine power is around 8 %: the reason is reducing the quantum of the fresh air by the effect of the gaseous fuel volume in the intake mixture.
The university is looking for partners interested in either license agreement with manufacturers of fuel equipment or companies dealing with conversion of vehicles to LPG or technical
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cooperation agreement with interested partners on further development and improvement of the device.
Advantages and Innovations - The proposed injector eliminates the risk of ice - formation when injecting the liquid LPG - Heating the end part of the injector improves regularity of engine running and decreasing exhaust emissions. - The solution offered can be built into the intake manifold and it removes the flow cross-section limit in the suction pipe. At the end it will improve the usually low - performance characteristics of the petrol engine operating on LPG.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Prototype available at the University’s laboratory.
IPR Status Design Rights
Comment Regarding IPR status Design Rights in the Czech Republic.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002008006 Traffic Engineering / Control Systems 002009004 Road Vehicles 004003002 Gaseous fossil fuel 004007003 Fuels and engine technologies
Market 007004010 Other consumer products 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts
NACE C.26.1.1 Manufacture of electronic components C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. M.71.2.0 Technical testing and analysis M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Czech Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: SME, research organizations
Specific area of activity of the partner: Vehicle accessories manufacturers, manufacturers of fuel systems
Task to be performed by the partner sought:
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In the case of licensing agreement: Acquiring a licence
In the case of technical cooperation agreement: Joint further development and adaptation of the device to the specific needs and /or further improvement of the device offered. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Seat with adjustable pressure profile
Summary
A research team of the Czech university focusing on mechanics, strength and flexibility of materials have developed a seat with adjustable pressure profile. The technology allows controlling the hardness of a seat's cushioning using the electro-pneumatic feedback circuit. The university is looking for partners interested in further research and development and for companies interested in production under a license agreement. Technical cooperation and license agreements are sought.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316002
Details
Description Researchers from the Czech university have developed a seat with adjustable pressure profile.
The technology offered is based on research in the field of vibration-isolation and comfort of a passenger car. It allows controlling the hardness of a seat's cushioning using the electro- pneumatic feedback circuit. It helps decreasing transmission of vibration to the passenger’s back from the vehicle, thus increasing passenger’s comfort.
Although there are solutions on the market for luxury cars (air-conditioned and / or massage seats etc.), such solutions are expensive. The technology being offered also allows utilizing of automatic regulation in order to achieve a gradual periodic pressure change in the distribution of specific pressures between the occupant and the seat even without the passenger being aware of it. It helps to reach a better blood circulation in the legs. This is realized by incorporating the pneumatic vibration isolation element into the seat. Such solution allows changing the stiffness of the seat cushion by inflating or deflating air from the element. Simple electro-pneumatic circuit which ensures control of pressure in the seat contact zone between seat and a person comprises of a miniature compressor, 2 pneumatic valves, pneumatic bladder and an electronic control unit. The pressure in pneumatic bladder is changed on user’s request, which influences pressure distribution in a contact zone. The system allows continual change of the pressure peak in a range of tens of percent. Electro-pneumatic feedback circuit ensures quick response to the user‘s request, manual control is simple and very easy to use. A seat e.g. in the car can welcome user with a soft mode and later harden automatically with increasing time. Design enables the surface shape of the seat to stay unchanged and retains the original ergonomic design, while only the dynamic properties are affected; namely transmission of vibrations from the vehicle to the passenger and the pressure distribution in the contact zone of the seat.
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The controlling system allows setting fixed stiffness characteristics or tries to keep constant average pressure in the contact area. The system responds automatically to the change of the passenger‘s position on the seat. First experimental results showed prolonged time of comfortable sitting and reduction of blood congestion in lower limbs of the sitting person. Such solution can be applied in all types of vehicles and has been tested in the seats for passenger cars. The researchers wishing to sell the licence for the proven technology based on a licensing agreement.
Thanks to simple construction, compact size and versatile design, the system of pneumatic spring element may also find its use in different medical applications. Technology can be modified and applied in various areas of human activities where long-time sitting or lying is inevitable.
Continuous pressure change improves conditions for blood circulation. Hence it has potential for increase of travelling comfort, reducing tiredness from long journeys and pain from contusion.
For example, there is a risk of the pressure sores for disabled people in a wheelchair or long- term bedridden patients. Another type of risk is the risk of untimely tiredness while driving, which can result in the prolongation of the reaction time and increases probability of a car accident. In these days it is a common thing to adjust a car seat to an individual need with back rest inclination, height of the seat or lumbar support. The offered solution can solve some of these problems.
So the researchers also investigate applications of the technology in wheelchairs and hospital beds, where fixed pressure in the contact zone can cause significant health complications. That’s why further joint development and adaptation of the offered technology to such specific needs is also an option for cooperation. Technical cooperation agreement is sought for this option.
Advantages and Innovations - The offered solution allows changing pressure profile in the contact area between the passenger and the seat. This change is made either under the passenger‘s control or automatically in predefined mode. It allows market segmentation of the product (according to the pressure control: manual, electronic or automatic) - The change is made smoothly without any feeling of disturbance - Quick response to the user’s request - Manual or automatic control of pressure - Increased travelling comfort and reduced tiredness from long journeys - Reduction of blood congestion in lower limbs - Improved conditions of blood circulation etc. - Simple construction in comparison with solutions on the market - Availability of incorporating the offered solution into the seat during upholstery mould foaming
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Availaible for demonstration but still under development and under laboratory tests.
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent granted in Czech Republic.
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Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001003001 Applications for Health 002009001 Design of Vehicles 005006009 Vibration and Acoustic engineering
Market 005003006 Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified) 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts
NACE C.26.1.1 Manufacture of electronic components C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities M.71.2.0 Technical testing and analysis M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University
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Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Czech Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: SME, research organizations
Specific area of activity of the partner: Producer of car / train / aircraft seats. Producer of wheelchairs of anti-decubitus medical mattresses
Task to be performed by the partner sought: - In the case of licensing agreement: Acquiring a licence
- In the case of technical cooperation agreement: Joint further development and adaptation of the offered technology Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Progressive technology for the manufacture of self- supporting lower windings for sewing machines
Summary
A Czech university has developed new technology for manufacturing of self-supporting lower windings intended for lock-stitch sewing machines. The offered technology enables effective manufacture of these windings and increases the quality and productivity of the sewing process in a significant manner. Researchers are looking for partners interested in production of the technology under a license agreement.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316003
Details
Description A technology offered has been developed at the department of the Czech university, which has a long track of record in textile innovations.
Self-supporting lower windings are windings especially designed for lock-stitch sewing machine. At present there are neither commercially available any technologies for the manufacture of self- supporting lower windings. There is also a demand from the textile industry for utilizing self- supporting lower windings on older textile machines.
In comparison with direct competition, the offered technology of self-supporting lower windings differs by the absence of a supporting flanged tube. For utilizing self-supporting lower windings in sewing machines a new type of looper is available on the market, where the lower windings does not rotate and the thread is unwound from the centre of the package. This eliminates the inertial dynamic effects of the windings during stops and run-ups in the sewing process.
This technology has been tested on a newly developed machine, enabling to manufacture up to 10 lower windings simultaneously. The achieved characteristics of the manufactured lower windings considerably increase the quality and productivity of the sewing process.
Researchers are looking for partners interested in licensing the invention under a license agreement and start production of the offered technology.
Advantages and Innovations - Increased productivity and quality of the sewing process of lock-stitch sewing machines
- The self-supporting lower windings contain at least double the length of wound thread
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compared to a traditional flanged package of the same dimensions. This allows double the sewing time without the need to exchange the package and provides a reduction in downtimes during the sewing process to as little as one half
- The self-supporting lower windings have a precisely defined length of wound yarn with the prescribed tolerance and it is possible to gain an advantage by programming the stop of the sewing machine with a bid to replace the depleted lower package, e. g. at the end of a seam. Therefore, the defined length of the thread in the package permits the rest of the thread in the lower winding to be minimised by choosing the optimum length of seam
- Using new type of looper the self-supporting lower windings do not rotate during the sewing process. That means that the thread is unwound from the centre of the package, which considerably reduces thread breaks when starting and stopping the sewing machine. This brings increasing the quality and productivity of the sewing process
- The offered technology allows as many as 10 self-supporting lower windings to be manufactured simultaneously on the new machine, which increases the efficiency of their manufacture and lowers their price
- The technology utilizes precise cross winding, which permits individual winds to be laid close to each other at a prescribed constant distance in every wound layer of the package. This distance can be chosen in such a way that the winds may be laid close to each other
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Available for demonstration in the University laboratory.
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007018 Advanced Textile Materials 003005008 Weaving related to Textiles Technology 003005009 Woven technical textiles for industrial applications
Market 009004003 Textiles (synthetic and natural)
NACE C.13.2.0 Weaving of textiles C.13.9.9 Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c. C.28.9.4 Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Slovak Czech Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry
Specific area of activity of the partner: Producer of sewing threads, manufacturer of sewing machines
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Task to be performed by the partner sought: Researchers are looking for partners interested in licensing the invention under a license agreement and start production of the offered technology. Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Machine to produce special 3D textiles
Summary
A Czech university has developed a machine that produces 3D nonwovens with various sizes of layers; from thin (0,5-2 mm) to thick (7-15 mm). Additional layers (nanowires, papers, plastics, metal foils, etc.) can be added simultaneously. End products include namely filters but can be adapted also for insulations or sorbents. The university is looking for partners interested in further development based on technical cooperation and for companies interested in production under a license agreement.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316004
Details
Description A machine developed by the researchers from the Czech university is intended mainly for manufacturing of specialized multilayer - folded 3D fabrics. Such fabrics might be used for producing filters especially for filtering gases and liquids. The unique machine enables production of special products to filter air, water and oil and is in comparison with competitive technologies characterized by higher absorption and therefore higher efficiency. Multiple filter layers also enable control and setting of the filtration process.
In comparison with machines produced by the competitors, the design of the machine allows to insert several different materials such as textile, paper, film (including nanolayers), which leads to gradual layers´ fixation and creation of 3D structure made of these materials. The manufacturing process also allows to add layers containing various powders, including nanopowders.
Products can be manufactured from two or more layers in a single process step. The inner layer may be e.g. plastic foil, aluminium foil, layer of nanofibres etc. In addition, it is possible to reinforce the surface of the product, again, in a single process step. Principle of technology lies in the vertical stacking of the incoming semi-product (nonwoven textile) and subsequent fixation of the structure. Fixation of the structure is mechanical with possibility to be combined with heat.
As an incoming semi-product (nonwoven textile) can be used, e.g., heat-bonded nonwoven fabrics, needle punched nonwovens (classic and water-jet), weaving nonwovens (containing fleece), spun-bond with a low degree of calendering.
Technical applications of the output products are in the areas of acoustic insulation in the automotive, filtration media and special filters, absorbent cores, seals, vibration control, carpet
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pads, gaskets etc.
The university offers a licence for manufacturing the machine based on the licensing agreement as the university is not a manufacturer. The university is also looking for partners interested in further development of the machine in order to develop applications in nanofiber, filtration and/or sorbents (application prevent bio-contamination etc.) based on technical cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Innovations: The novelty of the machine and its key advantage is in the creation of 3D-folded product, which is suitable for further processing into filters with enhanced capacity and durability. Such principle is not yet used by the competitors and is characterized by higher production efficiency and low operating costs. Some types of filters have been already tested in accredited laboratories but the composition of the filter (various filter layers) needs to be adapted for to specific filtration requirements according to the results of other tests.
The end product from the machine can be a filter having favourable value between volume and sorption surface mainly due to the 3D-fabric characteristics such as higher capture efficiency of particles, less fouling and hence longer service - life. Additionally, the machine can be set up in a way that the filter can be composed of different layers, thus the filter may have different parameters for different types of filtration.
Advantages: - Small build-up floor space - Production speed is up to 10 m / min - Product thickness: 4 -7 mm - Product weight: 300 to 800 g/m2
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents granted in the Czech Republic.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007018 Advanced Textile Materials 003005005 Non weaving related to Textiles Technology 010001001 Acoustic safety 010002017 Outoor Air Pollution/Treatment
Market
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008003005 Other industrial process machinery for textile, paper and other industries 008004001 Air filters and air purification and monitoring equipment 009004003 Textiles (synthetic and natural)
NACE C.13.1.0 Preparation and spinning of textile fibres C.13.3.0 Finishing of textiles C.13.9.5 Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparel
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Czech Client Country Czech Republic
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry
Specific area of activity of the partner: Manufacturer of air filtration, manufacturer of soundproofing, manufacturer of textile machines
Task to be performed by the partner sought:
In the case of licensing agreement: Acquiring a licence for manufacturing the machine
In the case of technical cooperation agreement: Joint further development and adaptation of the machine for applications in nanofiber, filtration and/or sorbents (application prevent bio-contamination etc.). Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Intelligent control system tool for sheet drawing
Summary
Czech university has developed an intelligent control system for sheet drawing, which lowers the deformation limit in the critical areas of stamping and also lowers direct and indirect costs. The offered solution uses numerical simulation in combination with intelligent control system tool for sheet drawing. Scientists are looking for partners interested in further research and development based on a technical cooperation and for companies interested in production under a license agreement.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316007
Details
Description The Czech researchers specialized in drawing technologies have developed technology dealing with growing requirements for processing materials with specific properties, such as aluminium, magnesium or titanium based alloys or high - strength steel sheets. There is a growing pressure to utilize such materials due to requirements for reducing of the environmental impact and utilization of advanced technologies.
The proposed solution is based on the creation of control system tool for sheets drawing using numerical simulations and adaptive changes of technological parameters during drawing process. Correction of technological parameters during own production is done on the basis of recorded drawing process quantities and theoretical calculations from the numerical simulation of given process.
In comparison with competitive solution offered on the market, the key innovation is ability to actively change technology parameters during drawing sheets of special metal alloys. Currently available competitive technologies solve such issue by changing system settings in a subsequent reliability tests. Such procedure brings delays and may ends in losses due to manufacturing of non-conforming products.
As a limiting factor of a drawing technology is a maximal possible deformation of formed material at chosen technological conditions. Implementing of new material types with specific utility properties means also development of progressive technological procedures which enable to process these materials.
The result of the long-term development is a system of tool management for mould drawing, which allows processing alloys with specific performance properties while maintaining their rigidity and reduces their weight. Tests have been carried out on a moulding model having
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irregular shape.
Application potential of proposed solution can be found mainly in the automotive industry and branches processing special metal alloys using drawing technology.
Scientists are looking for partners interested in further research and development based on a technical cooperation and for companies interested in production under a license agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - Decreasing non-homogenities in the product mechanical properties by optimal deformation distribution on the stamping surface
- Decreasing the deformation limit in the critical areas of stamping
- Savings in direct and indirect costs by lowering the number of technological operations and maximal utilization of formed material plastic properties
- Reduction of scrap thus also reduction of material needed for manufacturing
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Avalaible for demonstration, however some parts of the tool control software are still under testing its functions.
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent applied in the Czech Republic.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002016 Simulation 002002005 Forming (rolling, forging, pressing, drawing) 002002010 Machining (turning, drilling, moulding, milling, planning, cutting) 002003004 Process automation
Market 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 008001012 Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals) 008002006 Numeric and computerised control of machine tools 008003001 Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excluding numeric control)
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NACE C.25.5.0 Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy C.25.7.3 Manufacture of tools
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Czech Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry and research organizations
Specific area of activity of the partner: Industry focused on metal forming tools/software Research organization focused on material research and development
Role of partner sought:
In the case of licensing agreement: Acquiring a licence
In the case of technical cooperation agreement: Joint further development and adaptation of the tool Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Mobile stabilized platform for medical care or security applications
Summary
A Czech university has developed a wheeled robotised mobile platform intended as a chassis for light off-road vehicle keeping its load in permanent stabilized state. New patented active suspension enables multiple special manoeuvres. Utilization is expected to be as an advanced wheelchair in social care area or a light carrier in security applications. Partners interested in further development based on a technical cooperation agreement or in a license based on a license agreement are sought.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150316008
Details
Description The Czech researchers active in area of mechatronics have developed wheeled robotized mobile platform intended as a chassis for light off-road vehicle keeping its load in permanent stabilized state. The technology developed is based on previous theoretical research using mathematical and simulation models. New patented active suspension enables multiple special manoeuvres.
The aim of the research was developing a technology for transporting defined objects having high demands for maintaining a stable position in difficult terrain. This cannot always be overcome by simple driving and it might be necessary to use stabilizing system and non- standard manoeuvres associated with changes in the configuration of the chassis. Among such devices are wheelchairs or deckchairs designed to operate in difficult terrain and spatial conditions as well as a light carrier for security applications.
The platform consists of a vehicle frame combined with four independent robotized suspensions. Every suspension is equipped with five subsystems:
The first one is intended for changes of suspensions configuration in the horizontal plane.
The second and the third subsystems represent the vertical control of the vehicle wheel with respect to the vehicle frame and are principal mean of the chassis stabilization.
The four subsystem controls the vehicle ride direction.
Finally, the fifth subsystem controls vehicle wheel revolutions.
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All the suspensions with their individual subsystems are subjected to the embedded automatic control system residing in the on-board computer collecting and processing signals from numerous sensors and accepting commands of the vehicle user. Controls active members installed in individual subsystems are implemented as drives combined from brushless electric motors, gearboxes and feedback units. Every drive has its control unit mounted on the vehicle frame.
In comparison with competitive solutions the key benefit of the offered technology is transferring of the stabilization system from the vehicle superstructure directly into the chassis. There are 4- wheel independent active sprung half-axles each having 4 degrees of freedom. Such solution construction of half-axles allows vehicles except for stabilized drive also a lot of unusual manoeuvres - such as assistance with embarking and disembarking, changes of clearance height while driving, lateral or diagonal driving and cornering with any radius turns including turns on the spot.
The construction also allows configuration changes to the chassis and lifting up the individual wheels from the surface, which allows slow-movement in with difficult terrain (e.g. mud); crossing the obstacles and the eventual movement into and down the stairs.
Partners interested in further development based on a technical cooperation agreement for adapting the technology for specific needs as well as in license based on a license agreement in order to commercialize the product are sought.
Advantages and Innovations Principal innovation consists in vehicle ability to keep its load stabilized using automatic control of its suspensions. Stabilized driving ability and non-standard manoeuvres are key advantages.
Moreover, the chassis is able: - to ride in any direction - to turn with any curve radius - to go through narrow passages - to move load up and down - to assist with loading of the load - to overcome obstacles by stepping-over - to walk in a rough terrain instead to ride - to walk the stairs up and down
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The prototype is mechanically and electrically completed. It needs to finalize its sensor system and to implement a feedback control system of its active suspensions.
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent granted in the Czech Republic.
Profile Origin National R&D programme
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Keywords
Technology 001001001 Automation, Robotics Control Systems 001003001 Applications for Health 001006003 Embedded Systems and Real Time Systems 002009001 Design of Vehicles 011009 Creative services
Market 002007012 Medical/health 005003006 Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified) 008002004 Robotics 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts 009002004 Security and commodity brokers and services
NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. C.32.5.0 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies M.71.1.2 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering Q.88.1.0 Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1953 Turnover 10 - 20M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Czech Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: Industry, research organizations
Specific area of activity of the partner: In the case of industry: manufacturer of medical / social care devices; manufacturer of security devices and applications In the case of research organizations: further research and development of sensor systems and feedback controls
Task to be performed by the partner sought:
In the case of licensing agreement: Acquiring a licence in order to commercialize the product
In the case of technical cooperation agreement: Joint further research and development of sensor systems and feedback controls and adaptation of the platform for specific needs Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
The system of troubleshooting management and diagnostic of industrial equipment
Summary
A company from Kaliningrad, Russia, which specialized in area of industrial software development, developed technology for formalizing and using expert knowledge for defect search on industrial equipment. The use of technology will allow describing, store and using the expertise of a service technician. We assume cooperation on the following directions: commercial agreement with technical assistance, manufacturing agreement, technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 19 March 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TORU20150319001
Details
Description There is a problem of troubleshooting of industrial equipment. The complex industrial equipment required constant attention from side of high quality specialists. Quality and timely fault diagnosis is an opportunity to significantly extend the life of equipment and optimized the cost of repair and adjustment. Many manufacturers of industrial equipment offer their own hardware and software tools for the diagnosis. The main drawback of these products is their closeness. They are determined to find well-defined fault and can not be supplemented or amended. Typical system troubleshooting "from the manufacturer" aimed at finding common problems and breakdowns and can not take into account the specific application in a particular enterprise. Thus, these systems can not take into account the specific expertise of the company. Thus, the use of such systems in the enterprise is ineffective. Another class of systems that can be used for troubleshooting hardware and the entire production line as a whole is expert systems. This effective system for the analysis of the current state and the staging of "diagnosis". However, creating a complete expert system in the company "from scratch" is a complex and therefore expensive process. Many small and medium-sized industrial enterprises may not have the necessary resources (financial and technical) to implement their own expert systems. Company from Kaliningrad, Russia, specializing in software development for industrial enterprises, has developed a technology for the formalization and application of expert knowledge for troubleshooting industrial equipment. The proposed technology expert search allows you to use the Shared knowledge base. Involves the use of an inference engine similar to that used in the full-scale implementation of expert systems. However, unlike the typical expert systems is proposed to extend and change the knowledge base. Thus, the knowledge base does not necessarily need to be created by the target company. In this case, the knowledge base can be supplemented and modified over time.
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Now based on our proprietary system troubleshooting "Dialog" we implement the proposed technology expert search. However, the technology can be adapted and integrated into other. For the introduction of technology to industrial companies we are looking for technology partners for the joint creation of highly knowledge bases troubleshooting. We consider the following directions of cooperation: • Commercial agreement with technical assistance. Within commercial cooperation joint projects on introduction of our technology (or the systems created on the basis of our technology) at the industrial enterprises can be realized; • Manufacturing agreement. We consider one of the priority directions of development of our project delivery of system of search as a part of the industrial equipment. Thus, we are interested in collaboration in creation of expert knowledge bases for the purpose of their introduction in a set of delivery of the new equipment. • Technical cooperation. The technology of formalization of expert knowledge can be used for a wide range of technical tasks. Thus, as a result of technical cooperation joint technical solutions can be created, and also the additional directions of development can be revealed. The result of joint activities will be ready to use modules of knowledge bases for troubleshooting specific equipment suitable for use in the workplace. In addition to extending the functionality of the system troubleshooting company is looking for partners to create a new (or existing development) software solutions using our technology expert search. The result of collaboration can be an effective new solutions aimed at addressing common challenges as diagnostics and troubleshooting, as well as highly specialized systems for solving specific enterprises.
Advantages and Innovations The technology of expert knowledge formalization allows creating modular systems of search with the edited knowledge bases. Knowledge bases are used as the separated connected modules. 1. Technology formalization expertise allows you to create electronic knowledge base (regardless of the domain). 2. Knowledge Base issued in the form of plug-ins that can be used in system troubleshooting. 3. Expert system troubleshooting is built on the architecture of expert systems. The use of declarative approach to the description of knowledge base enables us to describe arbitrary domain objects. 4. The system is designed for interaction with operator and realized by dialogue principle. In the process of dialogue system requests the necessary information about the current state of the equipment and shows potential problems and how to resolve them. 5. The effectiveness of the search algorithm is provided through the use of backward chaining mechanism that dynamically determines the strategy considerations for troubleshooting. 6. Application of troubleshooting technology-based expert search will optimize the diagnostic process of industrial equipment at the plant and reduce the cost of maintenance and repair. 7. The troubleshoot system can be used independently or can be integrated into existing information system on the enterprise. 8. Implemented technology of formalization and application of expertise allows you to transfer knowledge between companies or use them together. Through this use of technology can create a new product on the information systems market: the transfer of expert knowledge.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The proposed technology of expert search is used and tested on the basis of our own software troubleshooting “Dialogue”. The system “Dialogue” is under internal testing and debugging.
IPR Status Copyright
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Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002010 Databases, Database Management, Data Mining 001003009 Quality Management System 001003010 Maintenance Management System
Market 002006006 Databases and on-line information services 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 002007017 Expert systems
NACE J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
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Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2008 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Russian Client Country Russia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type: Manufacture and repair of industrial equipment Area of activity: mechanical engineering, electronics Role: Technology Partner
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Up-grading green-waste streams as a source for components with added value for high-end markets.
Summary
A Dutch company is specialized in collecting and up-grading green-waste streams. They developed innovative technology, which produces basic raw materials and high-quality energy from green- waste, which can be the starting point for the production of new products with high value. The company is seeking partners active in biomass fermentation, algae farming, industries that use compost, excess heat and CO2, within the framework of commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Creation Date 10 June 2015 Last Update 16 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TONL20150604001
Details
Description The Dutch company has developed cost-effective unique technology focused on the conversion of green-waste streams, like small branches, grass clippings and roadside ditch dirty, towards basic raw materials or high-quality energy.
Due to societal pressure there is increasing awareness for making the entire production chain more sustainable and ready for the transition towards a bio-based economy. Within a bio-based economy the intention is to use biomass as efficiently as possible: all components are optimally used and residual flows are minimised. In an ideal situation extra land-use is not necessary if the biomass is completely utilised. And, later on in the different value chains, the residual flows of biomass can be exchanged mutually for an optimal utilisation, including the avoidance of competition among food, feed and fuel.
The transition from a oil-based towards a the bio-based economy is still in its infancy and there remains a lot to be done. To improve this situation the company has developed an innovative cost-effective system for processing green-waste streams. This system derives constituents for the production of feed, food, fuel or the active ingredient ingredients. It consists of state of the art coupled technologies related to biomass processing and sustainable energy: crushing technology, fluidized bed gasification, pyrolysis or combustion, heat excess exchange techniques, techniques that distribute flue gasses (CO2), composting techniques and residual nutrients. This system can be, for instance, the starting point for a sustainable algae farm producing algae-paste. The algae-paste forms the basis for products which should find their way in the feed, food, fuel or the active ingredient high-end market.
In order to expand their market, the Dutch company is seeking partners that are active in
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biomass fermentation, algae farming, production of bioethanol, and industries that use wastewater treatment or use heat and CO2 excess e.g. beer brewers or soft drinks manufacturers, farmers and growers, within the framework of a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Support can be provided at bio-refinery techniques like high quality composting, fermentation techniques, fluidized bed heat treatments systems, high quality energy recovery, usage of excess heat, flue gases and CO2, treatment of wastewater streams with residual nutrients.
Advantages and Innovations The main advantages and innovations are: • This unique system delivers cost-effective basic raw materials and high-quality energy from green-waste streams via coupled innovative technologies related to biomass processing and production of sustainable energy; • The technical approach of the company confirms to the so called “cascading model” of the bio- based economy: all present components in green-waste streams have to be used as much as possible with the highest reachable added value. Therefore the company opens gateways towards emerging opportunities for biobased products; • It is focused on bio-refinery to different components of the biomass in green-waste streams, so it can be freed to minimal waste production; • This green-waste treatment provides a substantial contribution to the transition from a oil- based towards a the bio-based economy, which is still in its infancy. • The system is conforming to the bio-based economy argument of sustainability. Choosing this route for treating green-waste steams will support the bio-based economy ambition of the sustainability aspects like the concern for People, Planet and Profit.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Exclusive Rights
Comment Regarding IPR status The compagny has exclusive rights to the developed preprocessing technology for up grading the green-waste streams.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004005007 Solid biomass 006002001 Biochemistry / Biophysics 006007002 Biobased chemical building blocks 006007003 Biobased high-performance materials 006007004 Biobased Materials
Market 007003002 Health food 008001017 Industrial chemicals
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008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery
NACE C.10.9.1 Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals C.11.0.5 Manufacture of beer D.35.2.1 Manufacture of gas E.38.2.1 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Bio Chem Tech
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2011 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country
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Netherlands
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought o Type of partner sought: industries active in biomass fermentation, algae farming, production of bioethanol and industries that use wastewater treatment or use excess heat and CO2.
o Task to be performed by the partner sought: partnerships in local production chains, preferably with beer brewers or soft drinks manufacturers, farmers and growers. The Dutch partner will give technical guidance within the framework of commercial agreements with technical assistance.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Intelligent tamper evident aircraft seal and locking system
Summary
A UK security sector SME has developed a system for the aviation industry that improves upon traditional lock and seal methods of securing high value aircraft carts and canisters from opportunist and organised theft. Undetected access is prevented so that removal of products from catering equipment is not possible and prohibited items can't be placed inside. Airlines and other businesses where monitoring and protection of containers is important are sought to license the system.
Creation Date 11 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150511003
Details
Description According to a survey obtained by USA Today, nearly one in four airline catering workers say it is possible for unauthorised people to infiltrate kitchens and trucks that supply to aircraft. It's also possible for someone to place contraband items undetected inside food carts without too much trouble.
In an attempt to solve this multi million pound pound problem the SME described here has developed a single device supplied pre-installed on aviation catering equipment or as a retrofit to existing airline catering containers, designed to be more cost effective and environmentally sound than disposable seals and padlocks. The reusable electronic seal randomly generates and displays 5 digit, non-repeating seal numbers when used and the system recognises if the container has been attacked or compromised and identifies this to the user.
The device replaces disposable seals and padlocks by integrating a clock-seeded, non repeating electronic random number generator and display, a high security protected profile key lock with an intelligent monitoring and logging system which records every operation of the container by day, date and time. This device becomes part of the closing and locking mechanism of the container to which it is fitted.
The usage data gathered on the seal allows staff to identify if and exactly when the container has been opened by unauthorised personnel, which can identify who was responsible for the container and where it was when the incident occurred. This protects the authorised staff that do have legitimate access to the containers from wrongful accusations of theft.
Partners from airlines and other related businesses would ideally sign a license agreement with
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the SME and further develop the system to meet their requirements with technical assistance provided by the SME.
Advantages and Innovations Compared with other products on the market, once fitted, the seal provides a 10-year, maintenance free operating life and it is proven operationally to reduce theft, losses and discrepancies and increase retail profitability.
The product adds another layer of security which is not possible currently to some of the more valuable and targeted in-flight containers, as the random seal number that is generated when locked will change to flash the word 'ALERT' if it is tampered with at any stage of its journey.
The onboard equipment usage log can provide sales activity data, such as how frequently the container is used onboard and how long it remains open for. Equipment usage data can also provide information on sales trends by route, destination, time etc.
A key benefit of the product is that it eliminates the need for and cost of additional fragile plastic seals, expensive metal seals and security padlocks, banding, wrapping or strapping - a single reusable unit replaces between 5000 - 30000 disposable seals in it's lifetime, making it more economically viable and environmentally sound.
The product is approved for all commercial Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 002008003 Logistics 002008007 Transhipment Systems 002009016 Security systems 009004 Recording Devices
Market 007002005 Other retailing 009001001 Airlines 009001006 Airfield and other transportation services
NACE H.51.1.0 Passenger air transport
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industry.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Aviation or other sectors where secure transport of containers is critical.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: License the system and co-develop it with the SME to meet the requirements.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Novel hydrogels for stem cell scaffolds, tissue engineering and drug delivery
Summary
A UK university has developed novel hydrogels for stem cell scaffolds, tissue engineering and drug delivery. The solution has a unique type of precipitation polymerisation that converts all harmful materials into biologically safe forms resulting in a material that exists as a cell-friendly, free-flowing watery liquid, capable of injection. The university is looking partners for a technology cooperation agreement in order to test potential applications in different areas.
Creation Date 17 June 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150617002
Details
Description Hydrogel polymeric materials that utilise clay nanoplatelets in place of conventional chemical cross-links have long been known to exhibit superior optical, stretchable/ deformable and swelling properties, opening many avenues to potential practical applications; including drug delivery and 3D cell scaffolds. More importantly, their biomimetic capabilities have made them promising candidates for use in tissue engineering. Since these materials solidify during the polymerisation process, the polymerisation must be carried out within a vessel which has the precise desired internal dimensions of the resulting material. This process presents a number of insurmountable challenges with regards to forming delicate structures or injecting into the body. An ideal approach to the application of these materials as minimally invasive cell scaffolds for regenerative therapies would be for them to begin as injectable liquids capable of filling complex voids and cavities which then solidify in situ, without the requirement for harmful additives post- injection. A UK university have developed a simple, elegant, inexpensive and highly effective solution to this problem which uses a unique type of precipitation polymerisation that converts all harmful materials into biologically safe forms resulting in a material that exists as a cell- friendly, free-flowing watery liquid, capable of injection. When the material is cooled, the polymer chains entangle with each other, fully cross-linking the system upon nothing more than a small change in temperature. The solidified hydrogels are fully biocompatible and have been shown to mechanically mimic natural tissue. Live human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be added to the warm liquid hydrogel and injected. After cooling and solidifying the material within cavities, the cells survive, proliferate (increase in number) and produce extracellular matrix, utilising the hydrogel as a 3D structural scaffold. Further to this, chemical “nudges” can be added with the cells, stimulating them to differentiate to desired cell types. In addition, full control of the temperature at which solidification occurs has been demonstrated along with the ability to tailor the mechanical properties of the resulting gel.
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The university is looking partners for a technology cooperation agreement in order to test potential applications in different areas.
Advantages and Innovations • The initial mixture requires only 4 ingredients (water constitutes 90% of the mixture) • It is a "one pot" process • The number of production steps is dramatically reduced and the process can easily be followed by workers unskilled in polymer synthesis • The process is shorter, cheaper and faster than those currently employed to produce the same material • The reaction is accompanied by an optical change which gives an easy indication of reaction stage • Crucially, the process allows the existence of an intermediate phase, whereby the material is safely reacted but not yet solidified. Whilst in this state, virtually any dopant or combination of dopants can be added. These can be any type of chemical, drug, particulate, polymer or living cell. In order for the material to solidify, all that is required is for the temperature to be decreased. The precise temperature at which solidification happens can easily be tailored by an adjustment of the starting mixture • The intermediate phase also acts as a unique processing window, whereby the material can be extruded, moulded, spun, injected or cast into any shape or form. • When dopants are mixed into the reacted, liquid hydrogel, they are homogeneously dispersed and fixed into place when the hydrogel is solidified • When live cells are added, no adverse effects on their survival and proliferation rate is detectable • The hydrogels require absolutely no purification post- production
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Exclusive Rights
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 003004010 Special chemicals, intermediates 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering 006001015 Neurology, Brain Research 006001022 Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Technology
Market 004006 Microbiology 005002001 Therapeutic services 005002005 Other therapeutic (including defibrillators) 008001007 Coatings and adhesives manufactures
NACE
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M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Type: Companies and/or research centres
Technology cooperation is sought in order to exploit a range of potential applications and markets:
- Medical (wound dressings, cell scaffolds, regenerative medicine, bone promotion/strengthening, degenerative disc repair, cartilage repair)
Other Industrial applications: •Textile coatings (to develop a responsive, breathable and porous coating) • Filtration (for tailored adsorption or switchable pore size); responsive, selective filtration of organic, inorganic and biological species. • Passive windows - switching between transparent and opaque states in response to changes in temperature.
Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Modification of machine tool lathe for blind people
Summary
A Greek Organization offering services for visually impaired people has developed a modification of machine tool lathe dedicated for blind people. The offered technology can be used in frame of providing mechanical training to people with visual problems. Companies and R&D institutions are sought for technical or research cooperation agreement towards the development and further manufacture of novel mechanical systems facilitating occupational rehabilitation of blind people.
Creation Date 28 April 2015 Last Update 21 July 2015 Expiration Date 20 July 2016 Reference TOGR20150428002
Details
Description The offered technology has been developed by a Greek non-profit organization which is recognized as philanthropic by special law act. The above referred organisation aims at exploitation of abilities, vocational training and social integration of blind people. The organisation runs a metal processing unit, helping visually impaired people pass from manual work to industrial production and create new occupational rehabilitation opportunities. Within the scope of activities of the house a technology has been developed comprising a modification of machine tool lathe dedicated for blind people. For the use of the lathe by a blind user, modifications have been done to the machine verniers in a way that the normal points which show the subdivisions of millimeters, have been replaced with tactile dots, so that people with visual problems can operate the machine. Also instructions have been written in Braille, for the use of levers on the gearbox, and for the combinations of levers in the Norton box. The organisation, having been long active in multilateral national technical cooperation projects, is now seeking an international cooperation through an appropriate technical or research cooperation agreement with a potential to lead to the development and further manufacture of innovative mechanical lathe systems to be used by blind people, also properly facilitating occupational rehabilitation of blind people. Preferred partners should be companies and R&D institutions activating in the development of solutions helping impaired people to fare a better life.
Advantages and Innovations Solutions invented and designed by blind people for blind people. Development and implementation made by blind people for blind people. Services offered in the field of people with visual problems
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
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IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 003003 Apparatus Engineering 011002 Education and Training 011004 Technology, Society and Employment 011005 Infrastructures for social sciences and humanities 011006 Citizens participation
Market 009004008 Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
NACE S.94.9.9 Activities of other membership organisations n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Other Year Established 1946
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Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Greek Client Country Greece
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Companies and R&D institutions interested in development and manufacture of systems facilitating occupational rehabilitation of blind people Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Efficient indoor positioning and asset tracking
Summary
A spin-off from a Swedish research institute offers a new, self-configuring indoor positioning technology, which is very flexible and adaptive, robust and fully scalable. That makes it particularly suitable for all kinds of dynamic circumstances. The technology uses no other source than the low‐cost, robust wireless tags. The company is looking for technology licensing and technical cooperation partners within construction, first responders, hospitals, mining, and other applicable areas.
Creation Date 16 May 2014 Last Update 01 July 2015 Expiration Date 30 June 2016 Reference TOSE20140328002
Details
Description The GPS system has proven the benefits of professional positioning and asset tracking. GPS- based solutions are low-cost, they don't need configuration of local hardware, nor calibration or system maintenance. No wonder they have become very popular.
However, there's one big drawback. GPS only works outdoors. For indoor positioning various approaches exist, but none as user-friendly and problem-free as GPS. Today's indoor positioning technologies require on-site hardware installations with system configuration. The systems are quite susceptible to noise and disturbances. And they don't scale well – increased coverage demands new hardware, new configuration and new calibration. Many systems also use a central database to store and map the radio information – a database that has to be manually updated for each change.
In contrast, the technology proposed by the Swedish startup for indoor positioning and asset tracking is robust, flexible, adaptive and easily scalable, making it very cost-efficient, especially for dynamic applications. The technology uses no other source than the communicating, low- cost, robust, wireless tags themselves. It can detect and track any number of tags. To track an item – just provide it with a tag. To cover more indoor areas – just place any number of tags wherever feasible. All added tags will be automatically detected and tracked. There's no need for cabling, nor for configuration of hardware or calibration. No database is necessary. Instead the technology uses a small number of tags as stationary Base Anchors, preferrably with known locations. If the Base Anchors have real world coordinates then all the connected tags will also get that. The system will not only track the position but also the orientation of all tags, even while in motion. It can be used outdoors as well as indoors.
The innovation is based on state-of-the art signal processing, and is developed by a leading Swedish research institute. The technology is patented.
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The company is now looking for partners interested in technology licensing and/or technical cooperation.
Advantages and Innovations The innovation consists mainly of a distributed algorithm for relative positioning of an infinite number of nodes. All nodes are essentially identical, and can communicate through any kind of communication medium, although radio will probably be the most common and practical for most applications. Possible radio standards include BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wifi, Zigbee and Ultra Wideband. For radio communication, simple, inexpensive and power efficient antennas suffice, and each require only a small program and a little Random Access Memory in each node. The method is very energy-efficient which means the tags can have long battery lifetime.
The technology uses directional information (Angle-of-Arrival, AoA), and optionally also distance information, combined with estimation by recursive filters. Although the method is distributed and decentralized, it converges quickly to a stable estimate of position and orientation for each node. The AoA information can be provided by an electronically controlled directional antenna.
Advantages include quick start, easy installation, an adaptive and scalable solution, robustness to noise and other disturbances, low running costs, and opportunity for sensor fusion. The system is self-configuring without need for cabling, fixed hardware installtion, system configuration or calibration-dependent databases. The method is not dependent on initial guesses to converge.
The accuracy is automatically improved continuously, and the system adapts automatically to changes in the environment. The algorithm is very robust and designed for heavy noise in measurements. Both the orientation and position are updated for every message received. The convergence is guaranteed.
All tags can be equipped with sensors and thus enabled to communicate bonus sensory information.
Stage of Development Concept stage
IPR Status Granted patent or patent application essential
Comment Regarding IPR status US patent granted.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001005005 Network Technology, Network Security
Market
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001006004 Communications services 005007002 Rescue and emergency equipment 009007009 Construction companies
NACE J.61.2.0 Wireless telecommunications activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Swedish Client Country Sweden
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industrial partner
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Safety, security, asset tracking, mining, manufacturing
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Evaluate the technology for future joint development, prototyping or licensing.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Novel advanced ecologically acceptable system for ballast water treatment
Summary
A Croatian inventors had developed new advanced system for ballast water treatment, whose working process is based exclusively on the combination of mechanical and physical processes without adding any chemicals. They are currently looking for partners and investors who might be interested in further development and the product launch trough joint venture agreement or licensing agreement.
Creation Date 05 November 2014 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOHR20141105001
Details
Description A Croatian inventors had developed new advanced system for ballast water treatment, whose working process is based exclusively on the combination of mechanical and physical processes without adding any chemicals. Beside the high ecological acceptability, the high working efficiency and significantly lower prices provides the major advantages of this system in comparison with existing systems for ballast water treatment. The effectiveness of the work of the pilot device has been examined at the Marine Biology Station, Piran (Slovenia). Microbiological analyses of treated seawater have shown efficiency on the following monitored group of organisms: 100% destruction of zooplankton, 100% destruction of permanent and the toughest stage of plankton, cysts, and destruction of about 98% of marine bacteria. They are currently looking for producers of solutions in wastewater industry or sewage treatment systems for licensing-out technology. They already have working prototype that needs further development and the product launch. Licensing agreement is offered. Desired outcome would be new technology offered to the ballast water treatment market. Investors capable for set-up production of wastewater systems who might be willing to invest in joint venture company in Croatia are also sought. Croatian inventors offer their technology and R&D support as a contribution in such a newly establish company. Company should be ready to offer newly developed product in international market in 1-2 years.
Advantages and Innovations • Completely ecologically acceptable technology (no danger for the crew and the environment in any way) • Significantly lower costs of the device than other ballast water treatment devices • Easy to handle (the crew does not need to be specially educated in handling with the device) • Small size of the device/the device is adaptable for smaller spaces on ship
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• Adaptable to different sizes of vessels and to different volumes of the flow (modular principle) • Treated seawater returned to the sea after the treatment, does not have any influence on the sea ecosystem and the living world in the seawater • It is the first device whose operation is based on mechanical treatment exclusively with such high percentage of efficiency • Long lifetime of the device • In the case of failure (small possibility of failure), vital parts are easily replaceable
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The pilot device for ballast water treatment is available for demonstration. The effectiveness of the work of the pilot device has been examined.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 010004005 Industrial Water Treatment 010004006 Marine Environment 010004013 Water Resources Management
Market 008005 Other Industrial Products (not elsewhere classified) 008006001 Process control and logistics
NACE E.36.0.0 Water collection, treatment and supply E.39.0.0 Remediation activities and other waste management services
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Inventor Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country Croatia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: They are currently looking for producers of solutions in wastewater industry or sewage treatment systems for licensing-out technology. Desired outcome would be new technology offered to the ballast water treatment market. Investors capable for set-up production of wastewater systems who might be willing to invest in joint venture company in Croatia are also sought. Croatian inventors offer their technology and R&D support as a contribution in such a newly establish company. Company should be ready to offer newly developed product in international market in 1-2 years.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Ship-owners; Shipyards
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Equipment and service supplier in the marine sector; Manufacturer of environmental equipment, pumping systems and special products related to these areas; Companies engaged in the research and development, design, manufacture, engineering and water treatment technologies.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Advanced brazing alloy materials and techniques.
Summary
The metal brazing and joining division of a UK advanced materials company seeks partners to exploit newly developed materials and techniques across a range of sectors including aerospace, medical and energy. Partners are sought for collaborative design, development and engineering of specialist high-tech parts, products and composite structures via technology transfer. The company is interested in technical and/or research collaboration, manufacturing, and joint venture agreements.
Creation Date 16 March 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150302002
Details
Description The UK advanced materials company has been at the leading edge of materials research and development for 160 years and developing metal brazing and joining capabilities for 90 years. The company has worked successfully on the space shuttle programs and with the US Department Of Defense (DoD) and UK Ministry Of Defence (MOD). The metal brazing and joining division of the company has recently developed their technology to allow for the direct joining of metallic (including titanium honeycomb), ceramic (including Silicon Carbide - SiC) and composite (including carbon-carbon) structures that can withstand ultra-high temperatures (over 2000 degrees) whilst being of the minimum possible weight. This provides the ability to construct composite structures that are of a much lighter weight than traditional alternatives, but which can also withstand the extreme speeds and heats of space applications, for example. The company is actively seeking industry and research partners across a range of sectors including aerospace, medical and energy that are involved in the design, engineering and production of high-tech parts and products. They are offering their advanced alloy brazing materials and specialist knowledge and techniques to prospective partners who would benefit from assistance in the construction of composite structures. Partners are sought for technical cooperation and/or research collaboration during the product design and engineering development phases, which would include technology transfer where appropriate. It is also intended that this would lead to the development of on-going collaborative partnerships via manufacturing or joint venture agreements.
Advantages and Innovations Developing new materials and employing new techniques has allowed the company to assist customers to build lighter weight and higher performing structures. Products and materials include: - High Purity, low vapour pressure alloys; - Melt spun foils and active alloys to be brazed onsite, or as a finished product completed to
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customer specifications; - Active brazing alloys which promote wetting on ceramic surfaces and subsequently remove the need for pre-brazing ceramic metallisation; - Blended super alloys and braze powders offered as an array of pre-sintered performs, available as plates and can also be produced to custom shapes for specific applications. Pre- sintered preforms are used widely within the aerospace industry for applications such as repairing cracks in jet engines. - An innovative completely inert braze inhibitor that is used to prevent the uncontrolled flow of molten brazing alloys during the brazing process; - Materials are generally available in a number of forms such as, disc, sheet, ring, foil, wire, powder, paste, and preforms.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Technology has been demonstrated and is currently in service; however specific new applications would be developed to partner specifications.
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patents granted,Trade Marks
Comment Regarding IPR status All IPR is owned by the company.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002008 Jointing (soldering, welding, sticking) 002007003 Ceramic Materials and Powders 002007005 Composite materials 002007010 Metals and Alloys
Market 008001012 Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals) 008001013 Ceramics 008001015 Other speciality materials
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Aeronautics & Space
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry >500 MNE Year Established 1856 Turnover >500M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments The company has been operating since 1856 and employs nearly 10,000 people across 30 countries. They are listed on the FTSE 250. Certification Standards AS 9100 ISO 9001:2008 ISO 14001 Languages Spoken English Chinese Hungarian Swedish Dutch German
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Russian French Japanese Polish Czech Portuguese Spanish Italian Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: Industry and research organisations - across a range of sectors including aerospace, medical and energy.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Design, further development, engineering and production of high-tech parts, products and composite structures.
- Task to be performed: Collaborative design, further development and engineering of specialist high-tech parts, products and composite structures. Also manufacturers to incorporate products into wider systems. The company is interested in achieving these aims with technical cooperation and/or research collaboration agreements, and it is also intended that this would lead to the development of on-going collaborative partnerships via manufacturing or joint venture agreements. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
A unique and patented solution to convert part of an outdoor stadium into an indoor arena.
Summary
A UK company has developed the technology to convert part of an outdoor stadium into a fully enclosed indoor arena. This means that a building that typically lies idle for 49 years of its 50 year lifespan, can now be used for a range of sports, leisure, community, commercial, and educational events, driving new revenues and creating a truly multi-purpose venue. Partners are sought for license and/or joint venture agreements.
Creation Date 14 May 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150512001
Details
Description Traditionally stadium buildings worldwide are of substantial negative feasibility owing to their limited day to day use. However the new technology changes this model through the provision of a highly cost effective, innovative and internationally patented solution that addresses the problem of under utilisation.
The construction of a new stadium can often create legacy issues, but this new technology allows these problems to be addressed whilst also creating long term and sustainable revenue growth. The technology is a highly cost effective and innovative product that will address the under utilisation of sports stadia globally. Using this proven engineering technology, part of a stadium can be converted into a flexible function and entertainment space.
The patented solution which is rapidly deployable and retractable, neatly separates the entertainment space from the playing area of the stadium (without any impact whatsoever on the pitch) at the push of a button. The newly created arena is then available as a multi use theatre venue suitable for exhibitions, concerts, weddings, broadcast screenings, indoor sports (e.g. tennis, boxing, basketball etc.), conferences, corporate launches, disaster recovery centres, family shows, and many more events.
Dependent upon the overall size of the Stadium, the seating capacity of the arena can be “flexed” to cater for an audience of 200 to over 20,000. The front rows of seating are demountable/removable, allowing for the arena to stretch into the concourse area, creating a vast open space suitable for exhibitions and functions.
The technological solution has been designed by world renowned specialists in Stadia construction, with consideration for the specific requirements of both the core sports utilising the
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external playing area, and the event users utilising the recently created internal arena. For example, the unique partition is located behind the touchline for football or dead ball line for rugby, so that it doesn’t interfere with the playing surface. The sight lines have been designed to maximise the audience’s enjoyment of the internal entertainment, without having any detrimental impact on the viewing of the core sporting activity when the arena is not in use.
The company seeks partners for license and/or joint venture agreements. Licenses can be granted for use of the intellectual property to stadium developers, owners and operators, or to established and entrepreneurial businesses seeking a foothold in the stadium and arena industry. Assistance will also be provided to partners throughout the design, build and even operational stages.
The company can also grant exclusive territory licenses to approved partners who wish to manage a pre-defined region.
Advantages and Innovations A unique and patented product that converts an outdoor stadium into an indoor arena within minutes – driving new revenues, creating true community facilities and delivering a legacy - all to an otherwise dormant location.
Applicable to new builds as well as refurbishments, the technology can be incorporated within football, rugby, cricket and American football developments – in fact any spectator stand.
At the push of a button an outdoor stadium can be converted into an indoor arena within minutes, and audiences of between 2,000 and in excess of 20,000 people can be accommodated within this newly created venue (without any impact on the pitch).
This fully covered and enclosed arena can host a vast array of activities including music concerts, exhibitions, conferences, functions, product launches, weddings and sporting events - a truly multi-purpose arena, extending the stadium’s reach beyond its core sports fans.
With costs recouped within 3 to 5 years, not only is the inclusion of the technology financially viable on a stand-alone basis, it can even underwrite the entire business case of a new stand or stadium.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The core product has already been used in a different industry sector for nearly 30 years, but the adaptation to the stadium environment started in 2009. Numerous patents have been applied for and granted, and the first construction project (India) will be completed early 2016.
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted,Trade Marks
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents Granted in China, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Trade Marks Granted in China, Europe, and United Kingdom.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
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Keywords
Technology 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation) 002006019 Installations related to construction (energy, lighting, …) 011001 Socio-economic development models, economic aspects 011008 Sports and Leisure
Market 007001005 Sport facilities (gyms and clubs) 007001008 Other leisure and recreational products and services 009007007 Engineering and consulting services related to construction 009007009 Construction companies 009007010 Facility management companies
NACE F.41.1.0 Development of building projects F.42.9.9 Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. F.43.9.9 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. R.93.1.1 Operation of sports facilities R.93.1.9 Other sports activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Sustainable Construction
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2009 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments The company founder is one of Europe’s leading stadium experts, and the management team has over 50 years’ experience within the industry. In addition to the live project in India, the company also have a territory licensee in Australia who is currently negotiating several developments. Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company are seeking partners who will take a license to use the IP in their own projects, and they will also provide assistance throughout the design, build and even operational stages.
Partners can be Local Government, Organising Committees, stadium developers, owners and operators, or established and entrepreneurial businesses seeking a foothold in the stadium and arena industry.
The company can also grant exclusive territory licenses to approved partners who wish to manage a pre-defined region. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Software for fast and user friendly creation of professional websites
Summary
A Macedonian software company has developed an innovative software solution that enable fast and user-friendly creation of professional websites within minutes. The solution features an online platform as a very simple and intuitive web editor enabling any potential user to get its own website just upon registration and manage it with easy-to-use editing tools. The company is looking for IT companies interested in technical cooperation or commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 23 March 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOMK20150323001
Details
Description In the recent history, the development of professional websites was related exclusively to expertise and knowledge in HTML coding. Currently, both professional and non-technical users can use numerous web editors that enables for easy, online supported web creation. Although their intended use is similar, they do differ significantly when it comes to the benefits, price and competitive advantages offered to the end-users. Thus, the existing solutions on the market have certain common features, but some of them also delivers unique value propositions for their clients. In this regard, the Macedonian software development company introduces an innovative and competitive software solution for creation of professional websites within minutes. It features an online SaaS platform with numerous pre-defined building blocks and interfaces. The website is created just upon registration and within less than a minute it’s available online. The easy-to-edit tools does not require for any technical knowledge. Users can add text as simply as typing in a word processing document, upload photos as easy as they do it on their social media pages and with one click away they can add any other element (videos, google maps, icons, contact forms etc.). The position of every element can be changed with a simple drag-and-drop functionality. All the websites have responsive design, so they are automatically optimized to look good on every screen (smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops) and work flawlessly on every platform. They are also build in line with the latest SEO rules, so they will rank high on Google, Bing, Yahoo and all the other search engines. The software also allows the users to translate their website on as many languages as they want.
Advantages and Innovations - Enables creation of fully-featured and functional websites, covering variety of fields, and using a multi-option form for automatic generation of the pages from the set of pre-defined contents
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and designs. - Incorporates rich set of building blocks (including blogs and booking/reservations) for various combinations and features very simple web editor suitable for non-technical users. - Enables users to change any aspect of already developed website to an extent of getting completely different website at no additional cost. - Creates responsive websites that rearrange automatically to variety of screens (smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops) and function flawless on any platform or browser (SEO optimised). - Multilanguage websites - full freedom to translate website on as many languages as user needs. - Offers free sub-domains in addition to enabling link to a custom, already purchased domain.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The platform is already online.
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software
Market 002007022 Software services
NACE J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2008 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Macedonian Client Country Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partners: IT companies providing services and products for website design and development. Role of the partner sought: The potential partners for technical cooperation will be able to adapt the software to their existing solutions or needs. Alternatively they can engage in joint further development of the platform. Commercial agreement with technical assistance will enable potential partners to sell the service on their local markets with a technical assistance from the technology holder during the overall process. Task to be performed: The potential partners should have prior experience in the field of web development and support of clients. They should engage in promoting the solution at their respective markets, handle sales and after-sales support services. Whenever appropriate and agreed upon, the Macedonian company will provide necessary technical assistance during the overall process. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250
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Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Solar Panel Cleaning-System for Dust and Snow
Summary
A SME located in the south of Germany being active in designing cleaning systems for photovoltaic units as well as mounting of solar panel systems developed a solar panel cleaning-system, which functions automatically or manually without detergents or chemicals. The cleaning system works fast so that an entire voltaic park can be cleaned within 3 minutes. The company is looking for partners interested in entering into a manufacturing or licensing agreement.
Creation Date 12 June 2015 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 02 July 2016 Reference TODE20150611001
Details
Description A SME located in the south of Germany has developed an automated solar panel cleaning system which functions automatically or manually without detergents or chemicals. The system can be efficiently used especially in regions with high dust pollution. Thus an entire voltaic park can be cleaned within a very short period of time e.g. after a sandstorm. The water consumption for a cleaning cycle amounts to about 1,5 – 2 l per kWp. This can be explained because of cleaning during the night and the nozzles do not touch the solar panels, but are very tight above them. This cleaning system can also be used in winter when the solar panels are covered by snow. In this case the system cleans the panels like a snowplough also without touching the glass. The yield always depends on several criteria such as location, height and inclination of the solar system. E. g. in the south of Spain a reference project has a yield of up to 22 % because of its general location and weather conditions. The system can comprise a breadth of up to 45 meters and can be fixed onto panels of any size. The company is looking for partners being interested in entering into a commercial agreement with technical cooperation or a licensing agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - Mechanised low cost cleaning - Independent of weather conditions - Best possible yield - Adjustable frequency of cleaning cycles - No detergents - Low water consumption (1,5 – 2 ltr/kWp) - Up to 45 meters breadth per system
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Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status The system is registered with German and European patent authorities.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002004 Plant Design and Maintenance 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction 004005006 Solar/Thermal energy
Market 006005012 Solar/thermal energy
NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2008 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German French Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Looking for partners from industry for manucaturing the cleaning system.
Also sought are partners from industry to market the cleaning system. Partners from Europe and beyond are welcome. Especially, regions and countries with weather conditions that cause usually difficulties for cleaning solar panels (e. g. snow, sand).
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement
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Technology Offer
Metal foams production and structural applications
Summary
An Italian laboratory acquired advanced skills in filling hollow structures with metal foams in parts of machine tools, automotive and aerospace components in order to enhance their performances. They offer their know-how to companies in the above mentioned sectors and research centers as well, and are looking for partners to further develop this technology.
Creation Date 12 June 2014 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOIT20140612001
Details
Description The laboratory can produce metal foams obtained from precursors prepared by powder metallurgy and hybrid foams (foam metal/polymer). Furthermore, the laboratory is developing new studies about the interaction between core and skin in metal foams sandwiches. Interest in the manufacturing of metal sponges has recently started.
Metal foams and metal sponges are both heterogeneous materials formed by a three- dimensional metal matrix containing at least 70% by volume of pores containing gas. They have a relative density smaller than 0.3. They consist of an interconnected structure that can be made of thin walls, which form the walls or the edges of the cells. Metal foams are closed cell materials; on the other hand, Metal Sponges are opened cell materials. Metal Foams are suitable for structural applications, thanks to cheaper costs if compared to Metal Sponges.
Aluminium metal foams can be utilized in sandwich panels with skins made of aluminium or steel in both planes of the form. This configuration, which is often indicated by the name of AFS (aluminium foam sandwich), allows to design components with a good relationship between bending stiffness and weight with the added advantage of providing good damping characteristics of vibration and noise. The costs are also usually smaller than the solutions based on aluminium honeycomb structures. This type of application is of interest especially for the automotive sector for the production of parts for cars, ships and recently also for structural components of trains and machine tools.
In automotive manufacturing, the common purpose is building vehicles that employ large extent of lightweight materials. Cars manufacturers has to counter the growing weight of the car. This is evident in considering the weight reduction and fuel consumption and emissions without compromising the comfort and range of accessories. In this perspective the use of metal foams, in particular of aluminum, will give great advantages allowing the realization of lighter components.
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Furthermore, a shock absorber can be created filling a hollow tubular structure with foams. This solution is useful to dissipate an amount of energy greater than the sum of the energy dissipated by the single tube and the foam only. This kind of material has been successfully utilized within a matrix rubber and coupled with polymeric foams for the construction of shock absorbers for tram. The good damping of vibrations and noise and a limited thermal conductivity with good resistance to high temperatures, flame and corrosion are useful for the construction field where metal foams can be utilized for the fire doors, false ceilings and partition walls fireproof. Sandwich panels steel - aluminium foam and steel – are suitable for the production of structural components such as upper beams for construction equipment, cranes, telescopic booms and similar exploiting the greater stiffness, better behaviour with respect to buckling and the least weight. Metal foams can be useful to improve mechanical characteristics of the machine tools (stiffness and weight), because the design of machine tools requires lightweight materials with high structural properties. In particular, aluminium foam can be effectively useful for the production of AFSs of structural parts in machine tools: the moving parts may confer stiffness to the structure, speed and precision handling with savings installed power and increase of loads. Furthermore, it is possible to realize filled pieces of foam to build columns with low inertia and axles, rollers, pulleys, friction wheels and platforms exploiting the characteristics of damping. This kind of components may be useful within drilling, milling machine tools, because the products filled with foam have frequencies more high instead of the respective components made of traditional material.
Advantages and Innovations Foams and other highly porous materials with a cellular structure are known to have many interesting combinations of physical and mechanical properties, such as high stiffness combined with a low specific weight or high gas permeability combined with high thermal conductivity.
For this reason, nature frequently uses cellular materials for constructional or functional purposes (e.g. wood or bones). Metal foams are a combination of physical characteristics, morphological and mechanical properties that allow some interesting applications. In particular, when metal foams are used as a soul inside multilayer boards with skins made of aluminum or steel, they allow to obtain optimal values of stiffness with weight content and with the further advantage of ensuring a good level of vibration damping and noise. Furthermore, metal foams can absorb a large amount of energy by deforming plastically and can be applied successfully when the absorption of energy is very important. Finally, metal foams have some advantages compared to traditional materials. For example using the production process it is possible to vary the density of the material and then get the best compromise between mechanical properties and weight for each specific component regardless of its geometry. ≧ Lightweight construction ≧ Components for the absorption of mechanical energy ≧ Control of the vibration damping ≧ Control of thermal and acoustic phenomena ≧ Dynamic stiffness ≧ Absorption of energy in the plastic ≧ Mechanical properties of the sandwich (stiffness and strength) ≧ Excellent resistance to high temperatures and flames ≧ Good characteristics of sound insulation
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
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IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002007010 Metals and Alloys 002007030 Lightweight materials
Market 008003001 Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excluding numeric control)
NACE C.24.4.1 Precious metals production C.24.4.5 Other non-ferrous metal production C.28.4.1 Manufacture of metal forming machinery C.28.4.9 Manufacture of other machine tools C.29.1.0 Manufacture of motor vehicles
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Materials
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought They offer their know-how to research laboratories, automotive companies, machine tool producers, and are looking for partners to further develop this technology. Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
License agreement sought for electronic controlled olive harvesting machine.
Summary
A Turkish industrial and mechanical design company located in Izmir, operates mainly on industrial and engineering design solutions from idea to mass production. The company has designed an electronically controlled portable olive harvest machine due to the needs and requirements observed in the olive harvesting field. This product is a shaking machine provoked with direct electrical energy from the energy source. The company is interested in partners to make license agreement.
Creation Date 26 February 2015 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 02 July 2016 Reference TOTR20131128002
Details
Description The company has decided to design an electronically controlled portable olive harvest machine due to the needs and requirements observed in the olive harvesting field. This product is a shaking machine provoked with direct electrical energy from the energy source and it is commanded manually.
The machine is used by one person and the power unit is carried by the user during the harvest. The shaker is held with both hands and the harvest is done by throttling the machine in the tree crown while shaking the fruit branches. The project has been developed up to the field test stage that concluded successfully.
The company is interested in finding industrial partners to make license agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The mechanism of the machine which secures the fall of the fruit, provides a movement formation realizing a surface scanning with 20 Hz (1200 d/d) shaking frequency and ±10º oscillation. With the aid of the specific shaking mechanism providing this movement, this machine which possesses 85% harvest efficiency and 9% sprout leaf percentage in comparison to its competitors, is:
Capable of increasing the crop capacity by reaching all the tree branches even with dense crown formations due to its capability of regulating the shaking speed electronically in compliance with the difficult conditions.
In possession of a limited energy source, full power is being used only if needed, as a consequence no energy is wasted during the transition between the branches
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Equipped with portable baterry modules, the user carries the module that refers to the certain time of usage, so the weight is decreased to minimum while the efficiency is increased
Supplied with tractor battery or portable battery as energy source options which offers alternatives according to the purchasing power of the farmer
Able to provide efficiency and ease usage by selecting lightweight materials and components used in the production of machine.
A unique industrial design work has been accomplished which sustains the utilization to the maximum level in accordance with the ergonomical analysis and safety factors.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001001004 Electronic engineering 002001 Design and Modelling / Prototypes 007001001 Agriculture Machinery / Technology
Market 003004003 Other electronics related equipment 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE M.71.1.2 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Agrofood
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 1994 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken Turkish English Italian Client Country Turkey
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Machine manufacturers are sought to make license agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative airborne wind energy plant
Summary
German SME developed an award-winning airborne wind energy plant, combining energy kites as airborne powerunits with a generator on an electric locomotive, running on a circular track system. The system is successfully running on a test track. Investors and partners for joint venture agreements, as well as companies interested in licence agreements on the technology are sought.
Creation Date 22 January 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TODE20150122002
Details
Description A German SME, founded by an aeronautical engineer, developed an innovative technology to obtain energy from wind with high economic viability and minimal environmental impact. Energy kites as airborne powerunits are combined with a generator on an electric bogie, running on a circular track system. Like a sail the kite is producing energy pulling the bogie along the railroad tracks while going close-hauled or running before the wind. Only in idle position where the bogie needs to move along the track against the wind, the generator will pull the kite until it catches forward wind again. Depending on the length of the circular track several bogies and kites may be run at the same time. The size of kites is changeable over the year and can be adapted to seasonal conditions and the technology is able to duck down automatically when a storm appears.
The technology has several advantages in comparison to regular wind turbines: As the kites are flying at an altitude of more than 200m, the increased windspeed at this height has a huge positive energy effect and wind availability is almost constant. The kites flying high above in the sky are nearly no disturbance of the natural scenery, they have low noise emission and no strain owing to shadow cast or light reflections is conceivable. As the system is moving in low speed it is safe for birds and bats.
The system consists of longtime proven components: standard railroad tracks, electro generators and motors from bogies, standard CNC-machines, ropes and kites. Thanks to regional and EFRE funding the company could prove the functionality of the concept on a 400m straight test track, a demonstration system has been assembled and computer simulations have been checked against actual operational flight data.
Research confirmed by an independant study by Fraunhoferinstitut IWES shows that the system is able to generate energy at comparable prices with fossil fuel systems. Thus electricity production costs are unbeatable in comparison to other green energy sources. The company holds global patents for the technology.
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The company is interested in cooperations with: - Investors for the first full-sized airborn wind energy plant and partners for joint venture agreements, contributing capital and/or marketing and sales network to take the final step to market maturity. - Companies interested in liscense agreement on the technology.
The company is especially interested in establishing contacts to China and cooperates with a consultant who will conduct negotiations in the name of the company fluently in Chinese language.
Advantages and Innovations - technology for energy production that is world wide available and grid independent - Operational costs comparable to fossil fuels - Profitable even without subventions - Capacity factor / energy supply up to 70% per annum - Insignificant disturbance of the natural scenery - Only longtime proven components - Minimal environmental impact - Low noise emission - Bird and bat safe (low speed moving)
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development System is running on a test track
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status patents granted for - Europe - USA - China - Russia - Indonesia - India - Turkey - Australia - South Africa - Morocco - Canada - Brazil
Profile Origin Other European R&D programme
Keywords
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Technology 004005010 Wind energy 010002015 Clean Production / Green Technologies
Market 006005004 Wind energy
NACE D.35.1.1 Production of electricity
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2007 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Certification Standards ISO 9001 ISO 14001
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Languages Spoken English Chinese Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Investors for the first full-sized airborn wind energy plant
- Companies willing to liscense the technology
- Partners for a joint venture contributing capital and/or marketing and sales network
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative syringe valve with potential to dramatically improve injection safety and reduce care delivery costs.
Summary
A UK company has developed a patent-protected flow-control valve that separates different fluids into multiple chambers in medical syringes. The valve minimises service delivery risk in preparation by providing: 1.Prefilled products containing two incompatible formulations 2.Prefilled powder and diluent for intra-syringe aseptic reconstitution at point-of-care; 3.Prefilled drug and catheter flush solutions. Manufacturers of medical devices are sought for license agreements
Creation Date 20 July 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150720001
Details
Description The valve has the potential to substantially reduce costs to health services, private health practitioners, NGOs, charities, vets and other bodies responsible for the purchase of medical equipment both in developed and developing countries by reducing the number of syringes needed to administer drugs. It does not require the actual syringe design to be modified in any way. The innovative technology allows the syringes to be “pre-loaded” with the correct dosage amounts raising the possibilities for health authorities to cut costs by reducing trips to hospital or qualified staff visiting at home in order to administer drugs. As such, the cost-saving features of this product could mean the market is extensive across the world.
It is a simple two component valve which can be manufactured using high volume production techniques such as injection moulding. The size of the valve can be tailored to the application, currently various prototypes exist which have been designed and manufactured to be installed in medical syringes of various sizes ranging from 2.5ml to 20ml. The valve is typically installed halfway down a syringe to separate two liquids (pre-filled) which can be separately and sequentially dispensed with one injection. By installing the valve the other way around (rotate through 180 degrees) a liquid and solid (lyopholised) drug can be packaged within a syringe and reconstitution of the solid drug can therefore take place within the syringe.
The company is looking for a license agreement with a partner experienced in medical device manufacture, specifically delivery devices (syringes, pre-filled syringes) to manufacture the valve under license of the patent.
Advantages and Innovations
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The team has designed and developed a patented easy to manufacture, low cost valve to separate a syringe into multiple chambers which could provide the following advantages over current practices:
1. Reduce the risk of infection by reducing the number of separate injections required 2. Prevent incorrect dosages being given as the syringe will be “pre-loaded” 3. Avoid negative drug interactions 4. Reduce care delivery costs 5. Achieve home-based injection therapy. 6. Provide for domiciliary and self-care therapies with improved product shelf-lives. The technology can be applied to any medical syringe and thus would be beneficial for both human and animal healthcare applications.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Initial prototypes developed and tested against European standard ISO11608-3:2012 have provided positive results.
IPR Status Granted patent or patent application essential
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents granted in UK, EU and US
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 006001023 Single Use Products and Consumer Goods
Market 005007004 Medical instruments
NACE C.32.5.0 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies M.75.0.0 Veterinary activities Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Specific area of activity of the partner: medical device manufacturer: Delivery devices (syringes, prefilled syringes), in human and animal medicine. Task to be performed: take the product to commercial manufacture under license of the patent.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
UK company offering patented content in context knowledge discovery tool
Summary
A UK company has developed and patented a knowledge discovery tool for comparing multiple sources of content in one window. At the same time, it displays the context the search words occur in. It has been shown to make research and analysis of pdf text much faster, but also reporting or presenting of content to customers more user friendly. Commercial agreements with technical assistance or technical co-operation agreements are sought with businesses to work on their digital collections.
Creation Date 30 June 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150617003
Details
Description All knowledge-intensive activities rely heavily on tools for finding and organising relevant texts. This is true for both in-house research and analysis but also external presentation of information. Companies have to make their technical support papers, news stories and product descriptions easy for the customer to find and understand. Search engines are brilliant in situations where a user knows exactly what they are looking for. What they cannot handle, is “unstructured” data. All they do is return titles of files and a couple of truncated sentences. A UK company has developed and patented an engine to analyse content in context. Not only does it extract all the documents and texts containing the relevant words, it displays these words in context. The picture is a screenshot from an index file containing the UK Party Manifestos from this spring. Typing in words such as ‘controlled’ and ‘immigration’ reveal which parties talk about it, and whether they use these words in the same sentence, or paragraph, or page. The closeness of words gives the user the context to the content. A soft search helps to find different forms of a word stem, and this applies the technology to not just English but pretty much any language, at the same time. This tool has been shown to increase productivity drastically in situations where a report needs to be compiled from various market data sources, research papers or simply correspondence. The user can interrogate the collection or knowledge bank from different angles, and quickly find the closest matches and compare them. The UK company is looking for technical co-operation and commercial agreements with technical assistance with value added resellers (VAR), notably those who sell pdf products and tools.
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Advantages and Innovations The innovation lies in the algorithm that indexes all the words and their exact locations, thus giving both content and context. The advantages include both increased productivity in analysing and presenting texts, but also the discovery of similarities and differences between different sources. The latter is a premise to knowledge discovery. The retrieval accuracy of the tool is 100% because it is not using additional meta data. Instead, it uses the inherent structure of digital information, making it better than enterprise search tools in that respect. The tool is currently available as software-as-a-service. First users primarily benefit from making their knowledge banks more user friendly to customers. Work has started on an enterprise version. Currently the tool is available for use with pdf files. The UK company is looking for technical co-operation and commercial agreements with technical assistance with value added resellers (VAR), notably those who sell pdf products and tools. The intention is to offer the existing tool and develop new ones on the back of market feedback.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The company has developed the technology to initially work with pdf file formats. Future plans are to make the technology platform independent. Future developments will enable the company to offer the comparison engine to large enterprises where moving documents outside of the organisation is not desirable.
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status The company has patents granted in 40 countries including Europe, North America, India and Australia.
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002002 Archivistics/Documentation/Technical Documentation 001002006 Computer Software 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002015 Knowledge Management, Process Management
Market 002007017 Expert systems 002007022 Software services 002007027 Other software related
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NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2013 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Japanese Client Country United Kingdom
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The UK company is looking for technical co-operation and commercial agreements with technical assistance with value added resellers (VAR), notably those who sell pdf products and tools. The intention is to offer the existing tool and develop new ones on the back of market feedback.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
UK company offers a comparison engine for texts and documents
Summary
A UK company has developed and patented an engine for comparing multiple texts in one window. At the same time, it displays what context the search words occur in. It has been shown to make research and analysis much faster, but also reporting or presenting of content to customers more user friendly. Commercial agreements with technical assistance are sought with businesses both large and small, to work on their digital collections.
Creation Date 01 July 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150701001
Details
Description All knowledge-intensive activities rely heavily on tools for finding and organising relevant texts. This is true for both in-house research and analysis but also external presentation of information. Companies have to make their technical support papers, news stories and product descriptions easy for the customer to find and understand. Search engines are brilliant in case a user knows rather exactly what they are looking for. What they cannot handle though, is the “unstructured” data, like comparing several texts. All they do is return titles of files and a couple of truncated sentences. A UK company has developed and patented an engine for comparing multiple texts in one window. Not only pulls it out all the documents and texts containing the relevant words, it displays these words in context. The picture is a screenshot from an index file containing the UK Party Manifestos from this spring. Typing in words such as ‘controlled’ and ‘immigration’ reveal which parties talk about it, and whether they use these words in the same sentence, or paragraph, or page. The closeness of words gives the user the context to the content. A soft search helps to find different forms of a word stem, and this applies the technology to not just English but pretty much any language, at the same time. This tool has been shown to increase productivity drastically in situations where a report needs to be compiled from various market data sources, or research papers or simply correspondence. The user can interrogate the collection or knowledge bank from different angles, and quickly find the closest matches and compare them. The retrieval accuracy of the tool has been 100% so far, making it better than enterprise search tools in that respect. The aim is to make it affordable for small and micro businesses though. The tool is currently available as software-as-a-service. First users primarily benefit from making their knowledge banks more user friendly to customers. Work has started on an enterprise version. The tool works on the pdf file format as most sources can be converted into pdf. The UK company seeks commercial agreements with technical assistance, for generating said
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indexes of partners’ collections, and making them usable internally or publicly. Commercial agreements with technical assistance are sought with businesses and government departments, both large and small, to work on their digital collections.
Advantages and Innovations The innovation lies in the algorithm that indexes all the words and their exact locations, thus giving both content and context. The advantages include both increased productivity in analysing and presenting texts, but also the discovery of similarities and differences between different sources. The latter is a premise to knowledge discovery.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The company has developed the technology to initially work with pdf file formats. Future plans are to make the technology platform independent. Future developments will enable the company to offer the comparison engine to large enterprises where moving documents outside of the organisation is not desirable.
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status The company has patents granted in 40 countries including Europe, North America, India and Australia
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002002 Archivistics/Documentation/Technical Documentation 001002006 Computer Software 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002015 Knowledge Management, Process Management
Market 002007017 Expert systems 002007022 Software services 002007027 Other software related
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2013 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Japanese Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking to work with knowledge-intensive businesses and government organisations involved in data collection, analysis and presentation. The UK company wishes to
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discuss potential partners’ needs in terms of in-house analysis and presentation to external customers .
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Drive unit for modernization of existing diesel hammers for driving piles
Summary
A Bulgarian SME, having R&D activities, has developed an innovative drive unit for modernisation of existing diesel hammers for driving piles. The company is seeking research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with interested companies, R&D institutions and universities in order to field test it and develop a prototype.
Creation Date 22 December 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOBG20141111001
Details
Description The Bulgarian SME has long-term experience in the research and development of various innovative engineering solutions. The company has been awarded for being innovative several times on national and international level. The principle of “free fall impact” used in all current solutions is several times less effective than the principle of operation used in the one developed by the SME. This is a novel constructive solution to drive the crusher parts of hammers. The crusher part drive is carried out by an industrial rocket engine. The module will provide power to the industrial crusher engine, allowing the driving of piles at any angle. The most important elements needed are: 1. Working (series-produced) pipe diesel hammer with a mass of the crusher parts up to 2250 kg, mounted on a suitable tractor (truck). 2. Drive module supplying the fuel and oxidizer to the industrial rocket engine. Additionally, receivers for compressed air up to 300 atmospheres (300 bars) and high pressure air compressor are included. 3. Reconstruction of the crushing part of a running diesel hammer with tubular mass of the crushing part up to 2250 kg, as well as, the hammer itself in order to be used to drive the industrial rocket engine. 4. Stand testing of the industrial rocket engine for reaching the necessary thrust for different cases of pivot driving. 5. Reconstruction of the leading pole of the hammer in order to provide different angles in the range 0-90 degrees from the vertical axis. Particular attention is given to driving at the angle range of 40-45 degrees from the vertical axis and the horizontal position - 90 degrees. 6. Adjusting performance of the drive module hammer at different angles of the crash. The company is seeking to reach research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with interested companies, universities and R&D institutions in order to field test it and develop a prototype.
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Advantages and Innovations All current solutions using the principle of “free fall impact” are 3 to 4 times less effective than the solution proposed, having a different principle of operation. The drive unit allows driving of piles at any angle in space. It is very effective in terms of features, earth stabilisation performance and price compared to existing solutions.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents issued in Bulgaria, Germany and the USA.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002003004 Process automation 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction 002006018 Construction methods and equipment
Market 008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008002007 Other industrial automation
NACE F.43.9.9 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Bulgarian German Russian Client Country Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: industrial and R & D partners; - Specific area of activity of the partner: companies and R & D units involved in manufacturing of hammers for driving piles, producing elements for crusher parts, receiver and high pressure compressors, organisations developing rocket engines with liquid fuel, with thrust up to 2000 kg; - Task to be performed: the company is interested in research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with R & D institutions, universities and companies interested in the innovative solution in order to develop a prototype and field test it.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative grinding bodies applicable for ore, coal, clinker, as well as, other raw materials and waste
Summary
A Bulgarian SME has developed innovative grinding bodies applicable for ore, coal, clinker, as well as, other raw materials and waste. The company is seeking to reach research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with interested companies from the mining and cement industries, universities and R&D institutions in order to develop a prototype an field test it.
Creation Date 22 December 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 01 July 2016 Reference TOBG20141111002
Details
Description The Bulgarian SME has long-term experience in the research and development of various innovative engineering solutions. The company has been awarded for being innovative several times on national and international level. The innovative bodies have the same volume and mass, as currently used spheres. They have a near spheroidal tetrahedron shape. This body is composed of 4 parts of spheres, having about 2.1 times larger radius then the radius of spheres of equal volume. Thus, the new milling body has 9.4% greater outer surface compared to a sphere of equal mass and volume. The larger outer surface results in more efficient grinding / milling. The four spherical areas form 6 curved edges and 4 s. These edges and s increase the productivity of fragmentation of larger particles by at least 100%. This is because of the combined milling body - 4 grinding spherical surfaces and 10 breaking elements - 6 edges and 4 s. Breaking of larger chunks by spherical surfaces (up to now) damage those surfaces sooner, which requires more frequent replenishment. The new grinding body with edges and vertices ensure a new higher level of the ball mill processing. The company is seeking to reach research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with interested companies from the mining and cement industries, universities and R&D institutions in order to develop a prototype and field test it.
Advantages and Innovations - high performance milling because of the unique form of the bodies; - in comparison with the spherical grinding bodies a greater density is obtained retaining the same volume (a 12 to 15% greater number of bodies would occupy the same volume) - higher density of stacking is another factor for increased productivity; - 60% more hardened mass in comparison with spherical bodies; - less investment in new equipment and time in comparison with known methods for increasing
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productivity of grinding.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents issued in Bulgaria, Germany and USA.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002010 Machining (turning, drilling, moulding, milling, planning, cutting) 002002011 Machining, fine (grinding, lapping) 002003004 Process automation 003008 Mining Technologies
Market 008003003 Mining machinery 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery
NACE B.08.9.9 Other mining and quarrying n.e.c. M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Bulgarian Russian Client Country Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: industrial and R & D partners; - Specific area of activity of the partner: companies and R & D units involved in ore, coal, clinker, as well as, other raw materials and waste sectors; - Task to be performed: the company is interested in research cooperation agreements and technical cooperation agreements with R & D institutions, universities and companies interested in the innovative solution in order to develop a prototype and field test it.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Fluorogenic substrate for the cyto- and histochemical visualization of dipeptidyl peptidase IV with applications in the biomedical and clinical research
Summary
A Bulgarian research institute has developed a fluorogenic substrate for precise dipeptidyl peptidase IV localization applicable in the biomedical and clinical research fields. The research unit seeks manufacturing agreements and research cooperation agreements with companies operating in the biomedical sector for joint research and testing of new applications.
Creation Date 22 December 2014 Last Update 01 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOBG20141215001
Details
Description The Bulgarian research institute that has developed the substrate has substantial experience and expertise in conducting fundamental and applied research and development in the field of human and veterinary medicine, focused on morphology, cell biology, pathology and anthropology encompassing important health and demographic issues. In the field of experimental morphology and pathology the studies include pathological and clinical aspects of infectious, non-infectious and parasitic diseases. The product represents a yellowish powder which can be stored at room temperature. It is applied as a substrate solution to be prepared just before use according to a procedure developed in the laboratory. The incubation time of biological samples depends on the enzyme activity level and is usually 2-4 hours. The samples are treated after instructions and are studied under fluorescent or confocal microscope. The enzyme activity is visible as bright red fluorescence upon excitation by green light (520-580 nm). The substrate allows a precise localization of dipeptidyl peptidase IV activity in cryosections of mammalian and human tissues and organs, in blood smears and in preparations of cultured cells. The method for the cyto- and histochemical dipeptidyl peptidase IV localization developed on the basis of the substrate permits the enzyme activity observations both under light and fluorescent microscope. It is suitable for the biomedical enzyme studies and for diagnosis of the diseases for which dipeptidyl peptidase IV is a marker enzyme. The research unit seeks manufacturing agreements with companies developing diagnostic tests for applying of the substrate and research cooperation agreements with companies working in the biomedical sector for joint research and testing of new applications.
Advantages and Innovations
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The cyto- and histochemical substrates for dipeptidyl peptidase IV available now are all chromogenic. This is the first fluorogenic substrate for this enzyme which allows precise enzyme localization throughout its activity. It possesses all the advantages of the fluorescent imaging such as high sensitivity, quick results and the possibility to use confocal microscopy and quantitative analysis of the enzyme activity by fluorescence intensity software. Thus, it is suitable for all kinds of biomedical research on dipeptidyl peptidase IV, as well as, in clinics for diagnosis and prognosis of the diseases (mostly tumor diseases) for which dipeptidyl peptidase IV is considered as a marker enzyme.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The product is tested for laboratory use on tissue sections of laboratory animals’ organs, preparations of cultured cells and in human blood smears. Tests for clinical applications are planned for future work.
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001004 Cytology, Cancerology, Oncology 006001013 Medical Research 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Market 005003006 Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1953 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Bulgarian Russian Client Country Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: industrial partners are sought; - Specific area of activity of the partner: companies related to the medical and biomedical sectors; involved in diagnostic tests; - Task to be performed: the institute is interested in manufacturing agreements and research cooperation agreements for production and dissemination, as well as, for joint research on biomedical studies with companies.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Novel electro insulating machinable ceramic material applicable for electrical assembly fixings, valves, nozzles, insulators and others
Summary
A Bulgarian research unit with more than 40 years of experience in research and development of innovative products and technologies field of metal science, including ceramic materials, has developed a novel electro-insulating machinable ceramic material applicable for valves, nozzles, electrical fixings and others. The institute seeks commercial agreements with technical assistance, providing the necessary know-how, and research cooperation agreements with companies.
Creation Date 24 December 2014 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOBG20141224006
Details
Description A Bulgarian research institute, with over 40 years of experience in R&D of innovative materials, coatings and specialised technologies, has developed an innovative electro-insulating machinable ceramic material with wide application. This crystal structure of the material provides the possibility of continuous operating temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius which is much higher than the one in other existing materials. It is distinguished for the insignificant influence of temperature on its electro-insulating properties and its gas tightness (open porosity – nil). This product is machined easily and with great precision to the necessary dimensions and configuration with conventional metal working equipment and tools. No additional heat treatment after machining is required. The material may be used to produce many different items including vacuum feed-throughs, fixtures, shields, supports, valves, nozzles, spacers, insulators, substrates and more.
Technical Data: Density: 2580 kg/m3 Porosity: nil Hardness, Mohs scale: 3.5 Compressive strength: 93 MPa Bending strength: 26 MPa Thermal coefficient of linear expansion (20 – 1200 degrees Celsius): 8.5x10-6 deg-1 Specific electric resistance at 200 degrees Celsius: 4.2x10-12 Ω.cm Specific electric resistance at 800 degrees CelsiumC: 1.2x10-6 Ω.cm Continuous Operating Temperature: 1100 degrees Celsius
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Maximum No Load Temperature: 1200 degrees Celsius
The institute seeks commercial agreements with technical assistance, providing the necessary know-how and adaptation to the needs of the sought partner, and research cooperation agreements for testing of new applications with companies.
Advantages and Innovations The mechanical strength of this machinable ceramic material remains practically one and the same in the whole temperature range because of its low glass content which is good advantage in comparison to existing ones. The material provides the possibility of continuous operating temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius which is much higher in comparison to existing materials. The ceramic product consists of more than 90 % fine grain crystalline phase of minerals of the mica group and is machined easily and with great precision.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002007003 Ceramic Materials and Powders 002007005 Composite materials 002007015 Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
Market 008001013 Ceramics 008001015 Other speciality materials 008001023 Other chemicals and materials (not elsewhere classified)
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 1960 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Bulgarian Russian Client Country Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: industrial partners;
- Specific area of activity of the partner: companies producing vacuum feed-throughs, fixtures, shields, supports, valves, nozzles, spacers, insulators, substrates or companies related to the ceramics sector;
- Task to be performed: the institute seeks commercial agreements with technical assistance, providing the necessary know-how and adaptation to the needs of the sought partner and research cooperation agreements for testing of new applications with companies.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Simple linear engine with clearly higher efficiencies than established engines
Summary
A small team of German developers has significantly improved the Stelzer engine, overcome its exhaust obstacles and patented the solution. An investor is sought to further develop the engine into a product for one of the many application markets under financial agreement.
Creation Date 02 April 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TODE20150402001
Details
Description A small team of German developers has significantly improved the Stelzer engine, overcome its exhaust obstacles and patented the solution. An investor is sought to further develop the engine into a product for one of the many application markets.
The developers´ main development is the optimization of the mentioned engine. One of the developers worked with the inventor of the Stelzer engine and improved it significantly with a co- developer after the inventor´s death.
Current engines, e.g. four stroke cycle engines such as Otto or Diesel engines, have an energy efficiency of clearly below 50%. With energy efficiency becoming an economic as well as a societal goal new solutions are being sought. One solution with respect to energy efficiency has been the Stelzer engine. The Stelzer engine leads to high efficiency and significantly reduced weight and volume. It however had exhaust problems not being acceptable with today´s environmental standards. Significant improvements in this engine type have now resulted in a concept that has successfully been tested as a prototype and can be visited anytime on-site.
One of the additional advantages is the simplicity of the prototype resulting in only minimal friction. This leads to increased lifetime.
An investor is sought to advance the development of the tested prototype into a product. The application markets are manifold, e.g. cars, caravans, boats, water pumps, block heat and power plants, so the initial target market can be discussed with the investor. The basic idea is that the final product is sold to a manufacturer, however other ideas can be discussed.
Advantages and Innovations
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The improved Stelzer engine basically consists of five simple elements with only minimal friction losses in comparison to conventional engines. Thus, efficiency by far exceeds the values of other concepts (Otto: 36%, Diesel 38%, improved Stelzer 51%). In addition, weight and volume are reduced in comparison to other engines, whereas lifetime is increased.
The engine significantly improves block heat and power plants as its output ratio electrical/thermal is 2:1. This also makes it attractive e.g. for cars, caravans, boats, water pumps.
The patented prototype is available for demonstration.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 004002004 Generators, electric engines and power converters 004002009 Combined heat and power (CHP) engines 004007003 Fuels and engine technologies 004008 Energy efficiency
Market 006009001 Other energy production 006010001 Oil, gas and coal 008003006 Power transmission equipment (including generators and motors) 009001005 Motor vehicles, transportation equipment and parts 009008001 Electric companies
NACE C.29.1.0 Manufacture of motor vehicles
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Inventor Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Financial partner sought to finalize product for selected target markets (selection open for discussion) and then e.g. sell to manufacturer. Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement
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Technology Offer
Optimized Production Planning Tool
Summary
A Spanish ICT Research center offers a new cutting edge optimization tool for sales forecasting, production planning and procurement. The tool integrates a fast and powerful statistical analysis of the sale record of each product of the company with business information and the status of the supply chain in order to provide an Optimized Production and Procurement Plan. The research organization is looking for partners to establish licence agreement, or services agreement.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150417002
Details
Description Demand forecasting is a key process in managing the supply chain and it drives all the activities related of the planning process. When the demand forecast is not accurate, decisions based on it can lead to operational errors with negative consequences over the whole production process as surplus of capacity and inventory or stock-outs, production downtimes, etc.; causing a negative impact on customer service and costs. On the contrary, when the forecast is reliable, it allows the company to be prepared for changes in the market and to improve their competitiveness and the logistic capabilities may become an important competitive advantage.
A Spanish ICT Research center offers a new cutting edge optimization tool for sales forecasting, production planning and procurement.
The tool is integrated with the client’s management system in order to calculate a tight demand forecast based on the sale record and qualitative information of the market. Without statistical knowledge, the user can obtain the outcome of powerful statistical analysis in real time and in a simple and visual way.
Based on expected demand and information from the supply chain, such as the list of products, the bill of materials, inventory, active purchase and production orders, the system calculates the optimized procurement and production plan taking into account production, purchase and storage costs.
It shows the results in a simple way to be easy to use, facilitating the decision-making and planning process as well as the operational management.
It is an optimal solution for answering to the following questions: Which products should I produce or buy? Which quantity? When should I produce or buy them?, and also obtaining many advantages:
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- Calculation of sales forecasts, consumption and dynamic safety stock based on advanced statistical methods. - Control and reduction of stock levels and stock outs in warehouses. - Management of auxiliary products. - Adaptable to different productive and commercial sectors. - Connectivity and adaptability to ERP systems and any data source.
To sum up, its main features are: - Make sale predictions / forecasts by means of powerful statistical calculations - Management of new products - Management of business information (trade actions, competition, etc… - Allows parameterization by product - Analyzes and automatically categorizes the portfolio of products - Dynamic calculation of safety stock based on historic data record and forecast - Optimized production and procurement planning - Evaluation of batches according to procurement, production and stocking costs - Performs calculations for thousands of items in minutes - Integrates and complements the functionality of your ERP - Users can have profiles with different views and rights
The optimization system can be used in any manufacturing industry or sector (food, plastic, automotive…). Specifically, the research center has wide experience with this tool in the Spanish ceramic manufacturing industry.
The research organization is mainly looking for partners willing to understand the product added value and deploy it in final clients. Different types of co-operation are possible: license agreement, distribution services agreement or services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations This Optimized Production Planning Tool generates a sales forecast report by means of an exhaustive statistical analysis that, automatically and without user intervention, determines the best forecasting method for each item by detecting patterns of behavior, seasonality, cycles or trends.
Based on the demand forecast, the system is able to generate an Optimized Production and Procurement Plan through the application of mathematical models that take into account factors such as lead times, stock availability, purchase and production orders and production in progress, the minimum lot size, deals, costs associated with purchasing, production and storage, etc.
As a result, the user receive a detailed report with the products to buy and produce, when and in what quantity, in order to meet the expected demand and maintain high levels of reliability.
The main advantages of the optimization tool described are: - User friendly and customizable to different sectors; - Adjustment of production and purchase plans to demand; - Reduced stock-outs; - Reduced stock levels; - Lower inventory costs and reduced risk of obsolescence; - Easy to use: Statistical knowledge is not required; - Lower supply chain control and management costs; - Fast and flexible: Calculate forecasts and plans for thousands of products in minutes; - Support system to decision making…
Stage of Development
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Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001003011 Operation Planning and Scheduler System
Market 002007007 Applications software 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 002007016 Artificial intelligence related software 008002003 Process control equipment and systems
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry / company. Activity of the partner: manufacturing, sales and/or distribution. Role of the partner: deploy the product in the final clients assessing them for the best use.
Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement
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Technology Offer
Advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment from different sectors
Summary
A Spanish research centre has designed a technology based on advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment. The technology is capable of reducing emerging contaminants that cannot be removed by conventional treatments. Organic contaminants as well as refractory microorganisms are degraded by advanced oxidation. The centre is interested in establishing commercial agreement with technical assistance with food companies and wastewater treatment plants.
Creation Date 17 December 2014 Last Update 01 July 2015 Expiration Date 30 June 2016 Reference TOES20141217003
Details
Description A Spanish research centre with large experience in developing novel solutions for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors, has designed (among other) different technologies that help industry to better manage its residues. One of these technologies is based on advanced oxidation processes and can be used to treat wastewater.
The food industry needs to treat wastewater resulting from their activity. In some cases, conventional treatments are not suitable due to the complexity of the water or the presence of specific contaminants such as pesticides. Therefore, with the ultimate goal of reusing or pouring the treated water, advanced techniques are necessary to ensure contaminants´ reduction and / or elimination.
Emerging contaminants are given priority by the major organizations dedicated to protecting the public health and the environment; such as the World Health Organization, the Agency for Environmental Protection of the United States and the European Commission. Currently, a total of 45 substances or groups of substances are identified as priority and dangerous, its performance is a priority in the field of water policy.
The emerging contaminants generated by the large amount of pesticide products, drugs (human and veterinary), chemicals industries, personal hygiene products, antiseptics, illegal drugs or gasoline additives that are deposited in the water causing harmful effects in the environment in the medium and long term. These substances are able to penetrate at all stages of the water cycle and are highly resistant to conventional cleaning methods. They may even be accumulated in aquatic animals and plants
The research centre with extensive experience in the treatment of wastewater from the food
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industry has developed a wastewater treatment system based on advanced oxidation processes. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) involve the generation of hydroxyl radicals (OH-), which have greater oxidative potential than other traditional oxidants (ozone, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine ...). AOPs are physical -chemicals processes that can produce profound changes in the chemical structure of the contaminants. These processes can oxidize organic matter and can achieve refractory compounds degradation (those microorganisms that can not degrade themselves).
The centre has defined the following steps to ensure the best result. After analyzing wastewater composition by chromatography, the oxidant used is determined. Results from conducting various experiments may show the necessity of combining with another technique (eg ultraviolet). Then, the necessary oxidant doses and exposure times are defined to guarantee an optimal process. The final concentrations of treated water are performed by chromatography.
The application of advanced oxidation processes may be used to:
• Reduction / elimination of persistent contaminants, refractory that are not treatable by conventional physic-chemical and biological processes (pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, etc.). • Increase the biodegradability of water to be treated by conventional biological processes. • Improve the quality of treated water: post-treatment of discharges treated for reuse.
The application of advanced oxidation processes is presented as an effective solution for the treatment of treated water that requires a higher level of decontamination, in view of their possible reuse.
The centre is interested in establishing commercial agreement with technical assistance with food companies that realize the necessity of reducing the contaminants in their wastewater fluxes. By means of the implementation of customized advanced oxidation processes into their facilities, food companies could solve their necessities. The centre also offers its development to wastewater treatment plants to improve their facilities.
Advantages and Innovations Five advantages are related to the use of advances oxidation processes. • total mineralization of organic pollutants can be achieved. • Usually, they do not generate sludge that requires a treatment and / or disposal. • They are very useful for removing other refractory contaminants resisting other treatment methods, mainly biological. • Used to treat contaminants at very low concentration. • Used to diminish the toxicity of effluents.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
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Technology 010004007 Municipal Water Treatment 010004011 Wastewater Recycling
Market 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Food companies with wastewater treatment systems that would like to improve the processes and to remove further contaminants are sought for installing advanced oxidation processes. Wastewater treatment plants that would like to improve their processes and become capable to reuse the treated water. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Production scheduling optimization tool
Summary
A Spanish ICT Research center offers a smart tool to obtain optimized production schedules in complex environments with finite capacity. The software application produces a detailed production program that allows managing the deadlines realistically and effectively. The research organization is looking for license agreement, or services agreement.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150417003
Details
Description A Spanish ICT Research center offers a cutting edge optimization technology that permits production scheduling optimization in complex environments with finite capacity.
The software system obtains a detailed production program that allows managing deadlines realistically and effectively. It provides production schedules (per plant, machine…), availability of resources, and it is adaptable to any productive configuration. The applied optimization algorithms are specific for problems of production programming in realistic environments. In addition, the system can consider various optimization objectives together at the same time such as: minimization of the total manufacturing time, minimization of delays in deliveries, minimization of changeovers, etc.
It is an optimal solution for answering to the following questions: How to produce? Which machines to use? Which sequence is the best?
In order to understand the production setting, the user has to provide the tool with a set of data, for instance, productive capacity per machine, phases of every production chain, machines per phase…Moreover, the system needs a manufacturing orders list where the limit dates per product or batch should be indicated.
The production sequence obtained is the result of applying complex optimization algorithms in order to get the best production sequence considering one or more optimization objectives (minimization of the total manufacturing time, minimization of delays in deliveries, minimization of resources consume…) in realistic environments and with finite capacity. The final result is a Gantt diagram with a complete scheduling of every task or batch production in plant, considering restrictions as dates of deliveries, resource availability (turns, equipment…), precedence relations in the production of semi-elaborated o auxiliary products, production overlaps… Besides, the system is very adaptable to unexpected events such as cancellations, supply
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problems or others that can modify the production plan or the resources. In fact, the tool can re- sequencing the plan with these new conditions. It also offers the possibility of implementing simulations and results comparisons in order to choose the best solution to the required objectives. Everything, in a fast and simple way (the calculation is made in few seconds), and obtaining about 20% of improvement in every tested objective.
The optimization system can be used in any manufacturing industry or sector (food, plastic, automotive…). Specifically, the research center has wide experience with this tool in the Spanish ceramic manufacturing industry.
The research organization is mainly looking for partners willing to understand the product added value and deploy it in final clients. Different types of co-operation are possible: license agreement, or services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The production scheduling optimization system is an advanced and easy to use application that manages effectively the production scheduling, optimizing the use of resources to obtain various objectives and considering the organization capacities and the production changes impact.
Its main characteristics are: - Multiobjective. The system produces a detailed production program according to the objectives selected. - Resolution of production programming problems in realistic environments, managing realistic date deliveries. - Real time re-sequencing, facing unexpected events. The system can re-calculate the optimized sequence in the new production situation. - Including precedence relations, overlaps, production reductions, productive schedules, timetables… - Flexible configuration, considering machines breakdowns and others. - Easy integration with other managing systems: Enterprise Resource Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems... - Simulation of resources in plant. What would happen with an extra machine? What would happen if a new turn was opened? - Scalable, suitable for small and medium enterprises and also for big companies. - Modular, facilitating the inclusion of new functionalities or adaptations.
The main advantages that can be highlighted are the following: - Fast and easy to use. Optimized production scheduling is calculated in few seconds. - Production costs reduction and manufacturing time minimization. It obtains improvements of about 20% in every tested objective. - Better response capacity and better client service, minimizing deliveries delays and changes periods.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
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Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001003011 Operation Planning and Scheduler System
Market 002007007 Applications software 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 002007016 Artificial intelligence related software 008002003 Process control equipment and systems
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0
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Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry / company. Activity of the partner: manufacturing, sales and/or distribution. Role of the partner: deploy the product in the final clients assessing them for the best use.
Type and Size of Partner Sought >500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement
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Technology Offer
Technology to quickly inflate maritime safety equipment such as life rafts.
Summary
A Dutch technology company has developed a gas generator that quickly produces gas from solid fuel. Solid fuel is much more compact than compressed gas in cylinders or canisters, and therefore very suitable to quickly inflate live vests, rescue boats or rescue floaters for yachts. The technology is lab tested. The company is looking for participants and investors that can help bring the technology to the (maritime) market, within the frame of a financial agreement.
Creation Date 02 July 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TONL20150619001
Details
Description This Dutch technology company acquired a worldwide license for a technology to chemically store gas in a solid form. The technology is an alternative for the storage of gas under pressure. The technology origins from space industry, where it is used to make gas from solid rocket fuel. The company aims to bring this technology into terrestrial applications.
This technology can replace compressed gas in cylinders or canisters, in discontinued processes and in stand alone applications, like emergency systems or applications in hazardous, dangerous environments, or locations with difficult accessibility.
In the maritime sector, the product can be used to quickly operate critical safety systems, such as: - autonomous fire extinguishers (decentralised, no piping necessary) - Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD’s) - fire extinguishers in switch board / server spaces - inflatables – life rafts and life jackets - emergency slides and pontoons - emergency escape systems for submarines
The gas generator technology enables to produce different types of gas out of a solid material (grain). Due to the propellant used and the design of the system, pure gas is produced at ambient or room temperature. The following types of gas can be generated: - Nitrogen - Oxygen, pure, Treshold Limit Value (TLV) Time Weighted Average (TWA) 8, certified for human use - Carbon dioxide
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- Methane - Hydrogen - or High Yield
The company is looking for investors to finance further R&D, to get new products and applications certified and to bring them to the market. This means that a financial agreement is the framework, in which also technical cooperation will take place.
Advantages and Innovations Compared to compressed gas cylinders or canisters, the proposed technology has a lower volume, is flexible in positioning and integration in existing structures. This enables not only replacing existing gas cylinders and canisters, but also opening new markets.
The technology has the following advantages: • Long storage time (> 7 year demonstrated, 10 tot 15 year expected); • Low in maintenance (fit and forget); • More constant pressure profile; • Pressure profile adjustable through intelligent grain design; • Not pressurized if not initiated; • Safe and long storability (gas cannot leak away).
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Currently in field test under evaluation, as life vests for air force / military
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patented in all relevant countries, amongst which the USA and the EU. For live vests specifically: in The Netherlands and USA
Profile Origin Other European R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002010007 Propulsion 004001005 Transport and storage of gas and liquid fuels 004003003 Solid fossil fuel
Market 007001004 Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes 007006 Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified) 009001007 Other transportation
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NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Maritime Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Dutch Client Country Netherlands
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: - investor
Specific area of activity of the partner: - safety systems for maritime sector, primarily business to business.
Task to be performed by the partner sought: - Investment in R&D to bring the technology to products for the maritime market. - Investment to bring these products to the market, help develop these markets. - Experience in emerging technology and knowledge in testing and certification processes is a strong recommendation. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Financial agreement
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Technology Offer
Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air, enables both extraction and supply of CO2 for a variety of industrial and personal applications.
Summary
An innovative Dutch technology development and licensing company owns an unique process to capture CO2 from ambient air. This enables both extraction, but also supply of CO2. The current capacity is grams to several kilograms per day, with the ambition to develop higher capacities. The company seeks partners to apply this technology in new applications, within the framework of a commercial agreement with technical assistance, ideally resulting in licensing agreements.
Creation Date 15 July 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TONL20150617001
Details
Description CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities and the major cause for global warming. Besides being the world’s biggest waste-stream, it is also required as a resource component for a variety of personal and industrial applications for which it is industrially manufactured (by burning gas, oil or waste), filled into pressurized canisters and transported to the client. This supply chain is thereby creating additional CO2 emissions for every unit CO2 supplied.
This company is connecting these two problems to form a solution by capturing CO2 from the ambient air in order to utilize it directly for personal or industrial applications thereby skipping the whole supply chain. This allows for an autonomous, location-independent, environmental friendly CO2 extraction and/or supply system.
The origin of the technology lies within the space industry, where it was developed for astronauts in space crafts. For that purpose, it is key to maintain the appropriate gas mixture, and the CO2 extractor must be both compact and highly efficient.
The founders of this Dutch company adapted the technology for terrestrial use by increasing the process efficiency while significantly reducing costs. This enables commercial use. The company holds several patents on the process and on commercial applications.
The technology is based on porous beads with the unique ability of attracting CO2 from air/gas mixtures which are naturally or mechanically ventilated around the beads. As soon as the beads are saturated with CO2, they are desorbed by using low-grade heat, thereby releasing the CO2
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in the desired concentration.
Material and process specifications: • CO2 adsorbing porous beads • Regeneration between 60-100 degrees Celsius using steam, hot air or internal heaters • Applicable in diverse operation environments • Density is 2.2 litres/kilogram (30% volume change upon water saturation) • 5 year lifetime • Contaminant free stream – only other elements are water and air • CO2 purity, output, flow rate and timing tailored to application requirements
The company is looking for partners in the following businesses, to jointly investigate technical commercial feasibility in their sector and of course implementation: - food processing and preservation - beverage carbonation - gas purification - indoor air purification - bio-fuel production - water treatment - polymer processing - scuba diving - greenhouse fertilization - algae production
The type of partnerships focussed upon are commercial agreements with technical assistance and licensing agreements. But the company is open to other types of cooperation as well.
Advantages and Innovations This technology captures the CO2 from the ambient air instead from flue gases as it is currently done. The advantage is that it can be done everywhere, instead of being constrained to one particular location where the CO2 comes out. This also means that you can become your own CO2 supplier since the technology can be applied on site, instead of getting it from the CO2 supplier, who gets it from the the flue gas source, compress it and transports it.
This location independence means supplier independence.
Also it means real recycling of CO2, in stead of some flue gases are still created by burning fossil fuels.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The patented process is lab tested and prototype for the first commercial applications (grams per day) ready for demonstration while some commercial collaboration projects already started. Several scaling (R&D) projects (kilogram per day) are conceptually developed and in negotiations at the moment.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Dutch patent granted PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) for future worldwide patent possibilities.
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Profile Origin Other European R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 002010005 Space Exploration and Technology 004009 Carbon capture and energy
Market 006005015 Biomass and Biofuels 007003003 Soft drinks and bottling plants 008004001 Air filters and air purification and monitoring equipment 009005 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry and Related Products
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Aeronautics & Space
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
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Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Dutch German Client Country Netherlands
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought For both the commercial agreement with technical assistance, possibly resulting in a licensing agreement, the partner sought is from the type: industry.
Specific field: - food processing and preservation - beverage carbonation - gas purification - indoor air purification - bio-fuel production - water treatment - polymer processing - scuba diving - greenhouse fertilization - algae production
Role of partner: Finding the application field, financing the joint development of the application, exchange of technology. When resulting in a license agreement, the role of the partner will also be to coordinate manufacturing and distribution.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition system
Summary
A Spanish ICT Research center offers an Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition system for data extraction out of documents on paper. It can extract printed and handwritten data from many kinds of documents, for its posterior digital processing. Furthermore, it allows an efficient integration of paper within organizations information management processes. They look for partners to establish a commercial agreement with technical assistance, a license agreement or a services agreement.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150417004
Details
Description A Spanish ICT Research center offers an Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition (OCR/ICR) system for data extraction out of documents on paper.
Nowadays electronic media stand in coexistence with legacy paper formats for the task of capturing data from big numbers of subjects, in situations such as exams, surveys, registrations, etc. Although paper is currently on its way to extinction, it is still very used in many information acquisition methodologies, both in public and private environments.
Even though there are several laws in place covering the use of electronic documents as truly original copies of the paper ones (thus allowing paper destruction), which promote and regulate this transition, there are still advantages offered by paper (simplicity, easy manipulation, low cost...), that in many instances still outweigh the disadvantages (storing space, almost impossible search for contents, etc.).
This is leading to a slow evolution, rather than to a fast-paced one.
Companies not willing to give up on the many advantages of digital media, turn to Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition solutions like the product offered here, in order to transfer the information on paper to their online data repositories. This way, data becomes more manageable, more searchable, and easier to store, retrieve and back up.
There are many application fields and services for the Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition system, for instance:
- Accounting: Expenses sheets, bills, financial records, purchase orders, invoices. - Customer services: Customer orders, warranty claims, service requests, query forms, work permits.
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- Human resources: Applications for employees, performance appraisals, vacation requests, consent forms. - Marketing: Surveys, market research forms, event registration, product evaluations, forms of access, general questionnaires. - Production: Job reports, requirement forms, transportation, document outsourcing, Quality Assurance. - Public Administration: License applications, census forms, tax forms, vehicle records, building permits, concessions. - Education: Applications for students, test correction, scholarships, enrollment, registration, concessions. - Health: Claim forms, prescriptions, medical records, patient admissions, records. - Pharmacy: Questionnaires for clinical trials, patient surveys, research forms. - Financial: Loan applications, credit reports, bill registration, bank transfers. - Insurance: Claim forms, requests for quotes, reimbursement forms.
The research organization is mainly looking for partners willing to understand the product added value and deploy it in final clients. Different types of co-operation are possible: commercial agreement with technical assistance, license agreement, or services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The product offered by the Spanish research center is a smart solution for data extraction out of documents on paper. The Optical/Intelligent Character Recognition system is able of extract printed and handwritten data from different kinds of documents, for its posterior digital processing. Furthermore, the product allows an efficient integration of paper within the information management processes that current organizations demand today.
High volume of documents can be managed via this system, without the cost of manually introducing its contents in the company's data workflow. This means big cost cuts, both in time and resources.
The extremely low error rates, achieved by the advanced string correction algorithms built in the system, sharply reduce the amounts of user interaction needed throughout the manual data validation stage.
Some of its characteristics are the following: - Own Intellectual Property & Technology for intelligent text data extraction and document processing - Easy integration with other document management systems or business intelligence tools - Interoperability: export to many well-established formats (XML, CSV, TXT) - Modularity: isolated software modules used for each different tasks, such as template definition, batch process management and scheduling, plus guided manual output validation - High accuracy rates achieved thanks to advanced OCR algorithms combined with unique Language Model Technology - Crossplatform support: available for GNU/Linux and MS Windows (XP, Vista, 7) 32 bit platforms.
The main advantages that can be highlighted are: - Sharp reduction in labour, time and money expenses - High volumes not a problem - Decrease of errors in processed information - Accuracy rates of 95% for handwritten contents, even higher for printed text
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status
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Copyright
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Market 002004001 OCR (optical character recognition) 002004002 OBR (optical bar recognition) 002007008 Business and office 002007012 Medical/health 002007013 Banks/financial institutions
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry / company. Activity of the partner: manufacturing, sales and/or distribution. Role of the partner: deploy the product in the final clients assessing them for the best use. Potential partners can be resellers and distributors willing to understand the product added value and deploy it in final clients.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Transformable aero bars for bicycle handlebars
Summary
An Italian inventor developed and patented a transformable aero bar system for bicycle handlebars allowing its complete rotation and the possibility to easily switch from a “racing” position to a "tourist" position, more relaxing. The inventor is seeking partners interested in a licence agreement or technical cooperation agreement for further development of the object in question, in order to proceed with the production of the system and propose it on the bicycle and gyms market.
Creation Date 16 June 2014 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TOIT20140616004
Details
Description The use of the bicycle as a means of transport and recreation is becoming increasingly popular. A problem encountered among cyclists who prefer the road bike rather than other types of bicycles (mountain-bike, city-bike, etc...), and who use it for occasional jaunts albeit mileage or on their way to go to work, is the need to rest their back and neck and to find a resting position, more comfortable, which a handlebar of a mountain bike generally allows, whereas a road bike handlebar does not allow it. For example, bicycle tourists who occasionally drive many kilometers in the weekend, maybe on cycle paths, feel pain after few kilometers, due to the racing position of the road bike, which gradually gets worse until it becomes intolerable and can last for several days. Also people who don't often use a certain kind of racing saddle, can suffer similar annoying pain. Many request are made, for any kind of road bikes, on the possibility of changing the handlebar to a mountain bike handlebar, with the related change of the shifters and brake levers. This procedure causes a loss of aesthetic of the road bike and also requires a significant cost of labor and parts. The Italian inventor developed particular aero bars equipped with a special device that allows them to change from a racing position to a second “tourist” position, primarily designed for road bike handlebars. These new aero bars can be proposed as a bicycle accessory which allows a dual use: as racing aero bars using the roadbike in a more performing position or as a comfortable straight handlebar like the one of a mountain bike that allows you to relax your back. This is achieved by providing specific aero bars, that, having the particularity of being able to rotate within the device, allow both a racing position (referring to the position of greater speed of the cyclist) and/or a second “tourist” position (position of the mountain bike). This system can also be used in the field of gyms for spin-bike and exercise bikes. The inventor is seeking partners interested in further development of the object in question, to proceed with the production and to propose it on the bicycle and gyms market. He would like to find a partner company that will collaborate with him to produce these aero bars and to sell together in the world.
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The partner could be a company that produces handlebars or other aluminum components for bicycles or spin-bike, or a company that is interested in buying, marking and producing the system under a licence agreement.
Advantages and Innovations - New system that allows to live and expand the standard bicycle experience, feeling free to perform a race and use shift harder report in speed or to relax thanks to the two different positions of aero bars; - Easy production and low cost; - Very easy to use and assemble; - Non-existent wear; - No need to replace shifters and brake levers; - Guarantees genuine bicycle style; - Lightweight accessory; - No interfering with normal shifters and brake levers usage and function; - Allows installation and removal of forearm supports for the racing position; - Flexible and easily adaptable on all type of road bike and any other bicycle; - Assures better comfort (the position of the back on the roadbike becomes more upright and natural), ensuring the correct handlebar position; - Broader applications are possible (i.e. gyms for spin-bike and exercise bikes).
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status The inventor has filed a patent of industrial invention, currently locked for Italy and at the international level (P.C.T.) for the World. He already received the first research report by the European Office (EPO) and by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (IPTO), and the result is very positive.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002011002 System and transportation 011008 Sports and Leisure 011010 Creative products
Market 007001004 Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes 007001005 Sport facilities (gyms and clubs)
NACE R.93.1.3 Fitness facilities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Inventor Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The inventor is looking for a partner for a technical cooperation Agreement. He would like to find a company that will collaborate with him to produce the aero bars and to sell together in the world. The ideal partner could be a company that produces handlebars or other aluminum components for bicycles or spin-bike. Another possibility is to find a partner for a licence agreement. It could be a company that is interested in buying (marking it with their name) with their production, or with the production of a partner company.
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Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Routing Problems and Fleets Optimization Application
Summary
A Spanish ICT Research center offers an advanced technology application that allows the optimization of fleets and routes. It calculates optimized routes for each and all of the vehicles in the fleet, satisfying the defined constraints (characteristics and number of vehicles, time, kilometers…) and optimizing the proposed objectives (deliveries, visits, cost minimization…). The research organization is looking for partners to establish license agreement or services agreement.
Creation Date 17 April 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOES20150417005
Details
Description A Spanish ICT Research center offers an application with cutting edge optimization technology that permits the optimization of routes and fleets. It is a computer software of professional features for the solution of real vehicle fleet problems with different characteristics and constrains (capacity, distance, time, etc.), route optimization and management of the associated logistics information in this field of application. The tool integrates a large set of functionalities of interest for the management of logistic processes and the distribution of goods, among others.
The product relies on the professional experience acquired with the collaboration and work with enterprises and on the research knowledge obtained after a long lasting research activity. These two variables empower the Spanish research center with the needed capacity for adapting to the specific needs and requirements of the clients, developing ad-hoc projects in the field of fleet and route optimization.
This Routing Problems and Fleets Optimization Application is able to provide optimized solutions at an operative and strategic level. The system permits the construction of different scenarios (by changing the fleet or the demand) and visualizes the results of each one (route maps, costs, itineraries, timetables, etc.) allowing to choose the best configuration for our needs.
At an operational level, routes are jointly calculated and optimized, considering all characteristics of all fleet vehicles and satisfying all defined constraints and optimizing the given objectives.
Some of the considered constraints are: - Number of available vehicles - Different capacity and cargo for each vehicle
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- Maximum route length per vehicle - Maximum driving time per vehicle in the route - Time window constraints * - Associated costs (fixed and variable), usage priorities... - Accessibility constraints per vehicle - Owned fleet/subcontracted fleet - Capacity and available fleet at warehouses and logistic centers * - Typology: refrigerated, special cargo * * In development It is also useful as a strategic tool: - Sizing of the required fleet for achieving desired objectives and to cover specific needs
The main uses, applications and advantages are: - Location of clients and warehouses (geocoding, waypoints...) - Calculation and management of distances, times and trasnportation costs, variables related with fuel consumption, CO2, etc. - Calculation and optimization of transportation routes for a set of vehicles - Vehicle and fleet management (homogeneous/ heterogeneous) - Service order management (delivery / pick - up or backhauls / commercial visits, etc.) - Analysis and selection of vehicles (owned fleet vs. subcontracted fleet) - Distribution zones definition or zones of logistic coverage - Delivery and procurement fleet planning - Definition and analysis of delivery and pick - up timetables - Map generation. Improvement of the logistics documents - Reduction in costs and transportation times - Improvement of the logistics management - Sharing and integration of route information with clients and providers - Interchange of information about locations and itineraries with other mapping software (Google Eatrh, Tom Tom, Google Maps, etc.)
There are many application sectors for the optimization of routing problems and feet, for instance: - Commerce and Distribution - Transport and Warehousing - Car Manufacturing - Food and Agriculture - etc.
The research organization is mainly looking for partners willing to understand the product added value and deploy it in final clients. Different types of co-operation are possible: license agreement, or services agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The product offered by the Spanish research center is an advanced technology application that allows the solution of complex and real problems, with heterogeneous fleet (load capacity, costs, fuel consumption, etc.) and with different objectives and constraints (legal, cost, business rules, etc.) giving as a result different solution scenarios of efficient decision making.
Some of its characteristics are the following: - Optimizes urban routes, inter-city routes, with a vehicle, on foot and others, useful for different types of companies: transport, distribution, maintenance services… - Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 y 64 bits) - Easy integration with other document management systems or business intelligence tools - Interoperability: export to many well-established formats (XML, CSV, TXT) - Robust solution and with a high modularity degree, which allows for an easy adaptation to different problems
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- Works with the Google Maps GIS (Geographic Information System), it can export information to Excel and to other GIS formats, including Google Earth and Tom Tom Navigator
The main advantages that can be highlighted are: - Minimizes fixed and variable costs - Maximizes: Operations benefits, salesmen performance, maintenance services, … - Reduces the number of needed vehicles, total transportation time, waiting - Improvement in the quality of service to clients - High speed response due to the utilization of the latest processing techniques - Scalable, allows for the adaptation to different company sizes, from microenterprises to large multinational corporations
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Regional R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001003003 Applications for Transport and Logistics 002003002 Information processing & Systems, Workflow 002009011 Navigation and embedded systems
Market 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial 002007016 Artificial intelligence related software
NACE J.61.9.0 Other telecommunications activities J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry / company. Activity of the partner: manufacturing, sales and/or distribution. Role of the partner: deploy the product in the final clients assessing them for the best use.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement
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Technology Offer
Online grain auction platform
Summary
A Spanish SME has developed an online grain auction platform in order to alleviate deficiencies in the grain marketing process and make it a more competitive sector. The company offers technical cooperation, joint venture agreement and commercial agreement with technical assistance for the development of the product, its adaptation to customer's needs and its commercialization.
Creation Date 20 February 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20150220001
Details
Description A Spanish SME specialized in information service activities (data processing, web portals…) has developed an online grain auction platform in order to alleviate deficiencies in the grain marketing process and make it a more competitive sector. To make this possible the company provides a wide and varied experience in the technological, agricultural and commercial sectors.
The company doesn't provide intermediary services, only information and contact through its portal. The publication costs of auctions and bids are fixed and known in advance by the user, thereby allowing keeping track of costs and benefits.
With its anonymous auctions system, hinders speculation or possible vested interests and, in return, has a ratings section, so that users have references from previously made sales processes. Optionally and free, the site has a notifications and alerts system, which keeps users abreast of their trading operations and grain auctions available, without needing to be connected to the platform.
The target market of the company are all persons, entities, agencies and corporations involved, directly or indirectly, in the grain marketing: farmers, cooperatives, wholesalers, manufacturers (flour mills, pasta manufacturers, feed manufacturers, biofuels, etc.) as well as associations and intermediaries, who may use the portal as a working tool or offer it as a value added service to its members or customers.
The company is looking for companies specializing in information service activities and/or in grain marketing to develop, to adapt and to commercialize its online grain auction platform. For this purpose the company wants to reach the following types of agreements with the aforementioned companies:
- Technical cooperation agreements, - Joint venture agreements,
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- Commercial and technical assistance agreements,
In the short and medium term, the company believes that Technical cooperation and Joint venture agreements would be the most suitable for the development of the product and its adaptation to customer's needs. In the long term, the company believes that Commercial and technical assistance agreement would be the most appropriate type of agreement to address the commercialization of the product.
Advantages and Innovations The main advantage of this online grain auction platform is that it allows improving efficiency in the process of buying and selling grain reducing transaction costs. Thus all participants in the grain market benefit:
- On the one hand the producers, who display their products in front of thousands of potentials domestic and international buyers, always ensuring the best price. - On the other hand, facilitates to grain buyers a wide selection of qualities, quantities and prices to choose what best fit to their needs at all times.
The platform development has been done with free software. Programming languages used were: PHP, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. The CMS: Joomla 2.5. Database: MySQL
The platform meets the standards set by the W3C consortium for adaptive web design or RWD (Responsive Web Design) and uses PayPal payment gateway.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Trade Marks
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002011 Electronic Commerce, Electronic Payment
Market 002006006 Databases and on-line information services 002006007 Other computer services
NACE J.63.1.2 Web portals
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2014 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for companies specializing in information service activities (data processing, web portals…) and/or in grain marketing to develop and commercialize its online grain auction platform. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250
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Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Secure paper and process for obtaining it
Summary
A Romanian SME has developed an innovative secure paper and also the process for obtaining it. The SME is looking for companies in printing industry especially processing valuable documents for technical cooperation and manufacturing agreements to bring the new solution to market.
Creation Date 11 December 2014 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TORO20141211001
Details
Description A Romanian SME has developed an innovative secure paper for printing valuable documents and also the process to obtain it. There are various types of secure paper allready on the market, but they all present the desadvantages of a high price and a low quality. The new product solves these desadvantages. The secure paper is equipped with a system of safety elements whose "arguments" of protection ensure the document a much lower risk against the multiple possibilities of forgery and counterfeiting by using a very easy and cheap fabrication process, without using special equipment. The SME is looking for companies in printing industry especially processing valuable documents for technical cooperation and manufacturing agreements to bring the new solution to market.
Advantages and Innovations - the new type of paper is equiped with a complex system of security ellements that makes the product highly safe; - the security ellements can be detected in 3 ways: visual at daylight, by exposing it at ultraviolet radiations or by testing it in laboratory with special markers to see the colour reactions; - the process to obtain the paper is very easy and doesn't envolve spacial equipments or high costs of production;
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
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Keywords
Technology 002007024 Paper technology
Market 009004007 Printing and binding
NACE C.17.1.2 Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1956 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken Romanian English Client Country Romania
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Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industrial; Specific area of activity of the partner: printing; Task to be prformed by the partner sought: Using the novel method for production of secure paper; the company provides the production method and development know how to the partner. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Controlled release formulation for a gastroretentive delivery of drugs.
Summary
A French research team developed an innovative gastroretentive dosage system (GRDS) for sustained release of active pharmaceuticals ingredients by improved residence time in the small intestines or stomach. This GRDS avoids the “all or nothing effect” during the gastric emptying, improving the bioavailability and the drug efficiency. The research team is currently looking for an industrial partner interested for licensing-in the technology and/or R&D collaboration.
Creation Date 15 May 2015 Last Update 17 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150515001
Details
Description Retention in the upper gastrointestinal tract is critical for some active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), in particular for API which: • are locally active in the stomach (e.g. antacids and antibiotics against Helicobacter pylori); • have an absorption window in the stomach or in the upper small intestine; • are unstable in the intestinal or colonic environment • exhibit low solubility at high pH values
Gastric retentive dosage systems (GRDS) are available (high & low density, expendable, superporous hydrogel, mucoadhesive, magnetic) but all these technologies require a lag time in order to swell or to activate gas production, leading to the all or nothing effect.
A French research laboratory from South of France has developed an oral GRDS characterized by intrinsic low density and high porosity. Researchers produce them by state of the art wet granulation manufacturing process. The formulation incorporates highly hydrophobic dusty powder that allows immediate and continuous buoyancy in the stomach and sustained release of API up to 18h, even on a gastric emptying. The final forms of the GRDS are tablets and hard capsules.
Results: • In vitro evaluation of dissolution profiles and buoyancy in drastic conditions (150rpm, pH=1,2) • APIs studied: theophylline, doxycycline, paracetamol, carbamazepine, metformin… • In vivo evaluation on pigs showed sustained release of doxycycline with a retention time ≧ 6 hours
Pharmaceutical industry in human and animal is the market's target for:
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• Improved formulation and life-cycle management of drugs • Generics or new drugs requiring sustained release by improved gastric residence time Other applications could be investigated for Food processing industry.
Licensing-in the technology and/or R&D collaboration are therefore expected with industries, depending on the specifications and further development considered.
Advantages and Innovations This invention has the following advantages: • Allows “Once a day” administration of drugs, reducing both frequency of administration and fluctuations in drug plasma levels and improving bioavailability and drug efficiency. • As opposed to others GRDS, our formulation floats immediately within the gastric juice: avoids the “all or nothing effect” during the gastric emptying • Pills contain up to 85% of API vs. 50% for current GRDS • Allows the delivery of all types of API (hydrophobic or hydrophilic) and especially suitable for API with very narrow absorption window.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Granted in China, Japan and the US. Patent pending in Europe, Canada, India
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs 007001009 Veterinary Medicine
Market 005002004 Drug delivery and other equipment (including kidney dialysis machines) 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals 005009002 Animal health
NACE Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
Network Contact
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Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 2012 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Partner sought are industrial companies (Small, medium and large companies) from these specific sectors : - Drug delivery and Formulation companies - Pharmaceutical companies or generic manufacturers, in human or animal health
The research team is looking for industrial partners interested in a license agreement and/or R&D further collaboration. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative molecular target to treat spasticity and drug repositioning
Summary
A French neurosciences institute identified a new therapeutic target responsible for muscular spasticity after a spinal cord injury. Specific drugs are able to activate at very low doses this target and could be first-in-class drugs to replace or combine with baclofen for the treatment of spasticity. The Institute is currently looking for an industrial partner interested for licensing-in the technology and/or technical R&D collaboration.
Creation Date 11 May 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150511004
Details
Description Baclofen is commonly used for treating severe spasticity and can be administered in a patient by means of an implanted pump when the oral administration either becomes inefficient or has too many side effects (such as drowsiness, dizziness…).
However, treatments using baclofen are very expensive, even without counting the surgery act for implantation of the pump. These phenothiazine derivatives administered at 10µg/kg (IV) are as effective as Baclofen injected as 2mg/kg (IV), offering an interesting treatment option for spasticity.
Spasticity, characterized by hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex, muscle stiffness, co- contraction of antagonistic muscles and painful spasms, is a common consequence of spinal cord injury (75% of patients) or cerebrovascular accident. It deeply affects the quality of life of patient. Spasticity results from both an increase of excitability of motor neurons and a reduction of the strength of the inhibition in the neural network of the spinal cord.
A French research team demonstrated that KCC2 protein (potassium-chloride co-transporter 2) expression decreases after spinal cord injury and is responsible for spasticity. KCC2 appears to be an attractive target for treating spasticity but, up to now, no drug or pharmacological tools having a positive activity on KCC2 by increasing expression or functions thereof has been developed yet.
Researchers screened the Prestwick Chemical Library® and identify some active phenothiazine derivatives that activate KCC2, known to be able to penetrate into the central nervous system and administered by oral route in humans
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Preliminary in vivo efficacy was validated on a spasticity model due to spinal cord injury: spasticity is reduced with 50ng/kg dose, administrated 30 days after complete transection of spinal cord.
2 markets are targeted : - Treatment of generalized and regional spasticity (orphan drug designation) due to spinal cord injury, - Potential therapy for spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury.
The Institute is looking for R&D oriented companies focused on neurosciences : Pharmaceutical companies, Biotechnology companies. Sought partners are industrial partners interested in a license agreement and/or R&D collaboration according to partnership.
Advantages and Innovations This invention has the following advantages: • New molecular target on this indication • Efficient at very low doses to treat spasticity, reducing side-effects risks • Repositioned compounds: drugs already approved for CNS disorders (antipsychotic & antiemetic)
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status European patent filed in 2014, PCT filed in 2015
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001015 Neurology, Brain Research 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs
Market 005002001 Therapeutic services 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals 005005 Anatomy, Pathology, Immunology, Physiology
NACE Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 2012 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Experience Comments The client is one-stop shop for transfer and commercialization of innovative technologies from Public Research in South of France. Languages Spoken English Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The Institute is looking for companies engaged in R&D and focused on neurosciences : Pharmaceutical companies, Biotechnology companies, of all size: small, medium and large companies.
Sought partners are industrial partners interested in a license agreement and/or R&D collaboration. The institute plans to identify other non-generic drugs. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Method of installing large subsea structures without a heavy lift vessel (HLV)
Summary
A Scottish company has developed a method of installing large subsea structures without a heavy lift vessel (HLV). With potential cost savings of 60-80%, the method also allows the installation of larger structures, in deeper water, and more environmentally hostile locations than is possible with current vessels. The company are seeking partners such as offshore operators/installers for technical cooperation e.g. testing, JV, license, acquisition etc.
Creation Date 22 June 2015 Last Update 30 June 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150622002
Details
Description The system uses a fully submersible deployment vehicle (SDV) to support the subsea structure during transportation, positioning and installation. The complete assembly is transported to site using a submerged tow which largely eliminates the effects of the surface environment. It also avoids the often critical phases of offshore over-boarding and lowering through the splash zone.
Final positioning and set down is achieved by means of chains lowered into the SDV which behave as soft springs and minimize dynamic loading.
The Subsea Deployment System (SDS) enables even the smallest crane vessel to install large structures and in many cases it would be possible to perform the entire offshore phase with a single anchor handling tug (AHT) equipped with a work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).
This offers significant potential savings, since the day rate for an AHT is less than 5% of that for an HLV. There are also very few HLVs world wide, so the use of an AHT provides greater schedule flexibility, with the opportunity for a phased installation and early production. The reduced sensitivity of the installation to the surface conditions increases the operating window, to allow almost year round operations in even the most hostile environments.
The low dynamic loading and the ability to gradually adjust the net pressure between the structure and the seabed also makes it ideally suited for retrieval and decommissioning of structures.
Furthermore, when retrieving an existing structure, it is not recovered to surface offshore (which avoids the transition through the splash zone, with the associated loss of buoyancy).
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Unlike a conventional lift where it is difficult to suspend operations once the lift has begun, there is no “point of no return” and the installation can be suspended at any time, without risk to personnel or assets.
Installation parameters: - 100t to >1000t structures - Water depth 60m to > 3000m - Hostile environments Decommissioning -Structures recovered without lifting to deck -Minimal dynamic loading -Large capacity >1000t structures Salvage -Deployment vessel can be parked at wreck site for prolonged periods -Structures recovered without lifting to deck -Minimal dynamic loading
Advantages and Innovations Subsea installation has historically been based on the principle that structures need to be lifted into place and the bigger the structure the bigger the crane required.
However, this method creates a near neutrally buoyant system by coupling the structure to a buoyant deployment frame and then pushes the assembly down to the seabed by adding a small amount of weight in the form of chain.
Once the assembly is on the seabed, further ballast is added incrementally to balance the buoyancy of the deployment frame before it is disconnected from the structure. This allows a small crane vessel or anchor handling tug (AHT) to install or recover any structure independent of its size or weight.
The technology behind the individual aspects of the SDS is well proven and based on simple engineering principles, but the combination provides a uniquely simple solution to an increasing problem.
The Subsea Deployment System is a safe, simple, low cost alternative to a conventional lifted installation. It offers the ability to be able to install structures of up to several thousand tonnes in water depths of up to 3000m in the harshest environments using a small crane vessel or anchor handling tug. The use of smaller installation vessels and the increased weather window offers greater schedule flexibility, and the potential for early field production.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patents Granted In: Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan
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Patent Pending In: United States, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Angola.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 004002010 Other energy related machinery
Market 006001002 Exploration services 006004004 Other oil and gas 006009001 Other energy production
NACE B.09.1.0 Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10
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Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Norwegian Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner sought: An established offshore operator or installation / decommissioning contractor - Specific area of activity of the partner: Subsea Oil Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Dutch company offers software tools to translate big data into useful information
Summary
This Dutch company can make images of (big)data and data from images. They provide software tools such as, geographical platforms to take care of BIG data and making BIG data useful. They also offer smaller practical custom made software for automation and time-saving. They are looking for product market combinations and new markets for their range of products. They seek partners that can operate based on a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 22 April 2015 Last Update 20 July 2015 Expiration Date 19 July 2016 Reference TONL20150422001
Details
Description This Dutch company provides software tools such as, geographical platforms to take care of big data and making big data useful. They also offer smaller practical custom made software for automation and time-saving. They can make images of (big)data and data from images.
Their portfolio also contains visualizing data and supplying tools for clients in order to make “intelligent images” or film and other measurement sensors. Their image recognition solution makes certain images more useful. They have experience in making complete autonomous monitoring and inspection systems. This often has to do with archiving and attaching data to these images and combining them on a map. This Dutch company has the knowledge and experience to simplify and streamline this process.
This company seeks for product market combinations and new markets for their range of products. Companies that are in need to convert their big data into useful information. In order to realize growth for the Dutch company and a potential partner they seek partners that can operate based on a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Potential partners:
• Have clients which are in need for Hi-tech support and/or the development of new applications.
• Have the aim to saving time, offer the opportunity to let more people work with (the same) data and let clients increase their profit with this new technology.
• Are experienced in long terms contracts with their clients.
Advantages and Innovations
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They work together with several partners institutions that have specific knowledge of developing synergetic solutions in a Hi-tech environment. Communication has a priority in combining several different expertise. They often work with bigger companies that are in need of short time progression.
They are combining the newest technologies, take care of “all over” solutions through smart and versatile technology, not inhibited by old thinking patterns: 60% innovative 40% standard products. The company exists since 2008.
Due to their extensive network their service can be designed out of the standard box.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The portfolio of this company consists both out of, of the shelve products and concept products which are in the developing phase. By combining several of these products, this company creates new opportunities.
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Market 002006004 Data processing, analysis and input services 002006009 Big data management
NACE J.62.0.9 Other information technology and computer service activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2008 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments Tag words: “making images of (big)data and making data from images”, “Hitech images” Languages Spoken English Dutch Client Country Netherlands
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought This Dutch company is looking for partners based on a commercial agreement with technical assistance. Companies that have the commercial expertise and knowledge of the ICT market and sensor possibilities.
Potential partners are companies that are in need of or have clients which are in need of the specific technologies of this Dutch company, converting big data into practical useful information.
Type and Size of Partner Sought 251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Adaptation of traditional lights to LED lights technology
Summary
An Italian company operating in the field of renewable energies has developed a system to customize traditional lights adapting them with LED lights technology. It's looking for research institutes that can develop further applications (i.e. optical lens for LED lights).
Creation Date 17 June 2014 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOIT20140612002
Details
Description The company's activity concerns the costumization of traditional lights adapting them with LED lights technology.
LED lights technology can offer the advantage to have high reduction of energy consuming compared with traditional lights or energy saving lights. One more advantage of the LED technology is its long life. LED bulbs have an outstanding operational life time expectation of up to 50.000 hours. This is around 17 years considering 8 working hour per day before you’d have to replace the LED bulb. LED lights are also eco-friendly because they are free of toxic chemicals. Most conventional fluorescent lighting bulbs contain a multitude of materials like e.g mercury that are dangerous for the environment. LED lights contain no toxic materials and are 100% recyclable. The long operational life time span mentioned above means also that one LED light bulb can save material and production of 25 incandescent light bulbs. Also, LED lights can switched off and on frequently and without affecting the LED’s lifetime or light emission. In contrast, traditional lighting may take several seconds to reach full brightness, and frequent on/off switching does drastically reduce operational life expectancy. During the design stage we consider the wattage and the luminous flux of the original lamps, thus we can choose which type of LED we can install. Others important aspects to consider are the Colour temperature (CCT), according to the ambience where the lamp will be installed, and the Colour Rendering Index (CRI) One more important aspect to consider is the heat sink, whose design is basic for the life span of the LED.
Their aim is to offer specific products for customers' needs and in considerations of this they need collaborations with institutes that can develop specific applications like for example optical lens for LED lights. A lens is an optical device which transmits and refracts light, converging or diverging the beam. A simple lens consists of a single optical element. A compound lens is an array of simple lenses (elements) with a common axis; the use of multiple elements allows more optical aberrations to be corrected than is possible with a single element. Lenses are typically
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made of glass or transparent plastic. Commercial LED Lights are usually provided with an optical lens with beam angle 120°. This characteristic could be a limit of the LED technology. Depending on the ambience to illuminate, a customer could need a spot light or a light with an angle wider. According to our policy of support our customers in their needs, we’re seeking for University and R&D institutions to collaborate with to develop optical lens with different beam angle.
Advantages and Innovations - LED lights have a longer life than traditional lamps: this helps saving money; - LED lights are eco-friendly because they are free of toxic chemicals - Wattage and luminous flux are taken into account in the design phase: this helps avoiding wrong choices regarding the LED to be installed;
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Design Rights
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002006019 Installations related to construction (energy, lighting, …) 004005006 Solar/Thermal energy 004006007 Lighting, illumination 004006008 Energy management 004008 Energy efficiency
Market 006005012 Solar/thermal energy 006012003 Energy for the community/public sector 008002001 Energy management
NACE D.35.1.1 Production of electricity F.43.2.1 Electrical installation
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Environment
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 1975 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought It is looking for research institutes that can develop further applications (i.e. optical lens for LED lights). Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Orthodontic duplex pliers
Summary
A German university has developed an intra-orally applicable two-sided angled prong pliers for orthodontic applications. These help overcome the difficulty of bending wires in oral areas where access is limited. The pliers are suitable for wires up to 1,1 mm. They are characterised by ergonomic handling and modern design. A design model is available. Industrial licensees are sought.
Creation Date 22 July 2015 Last Update 22 July 2015 Expiration Date 21 July 2016 Reference TODE20150722001
Details
Description In orthodontics, there is a multitude of intraoral devices and wires that can be activated by bending. However, due to restricted access, wire bending is often difficult if not impossible, especially in the palatine region and lingual of the mandible. Moreover, in many cases mirror- inverted pliers would be necessary for respective bending on the other side of the oral cavity. To date there are no orthodontic pliers available that enable ergonomic wire bending on both sides of the oral cavity.
The present invention of a German university solves this problem by connecting the two handles with a hole system. According to the invention, the one-prong branch can be swiveled to the other side of the two-prong branch, thus allowing mirror-inverted application. A locking mechanism is activated when the pliers are closed to prevent accidental shifting of the branches. Another aspect of the invention is a convenient working angle between branches and handle that facilitates intraoral application.
The novel orthodontic duplex pliers enable bending of wires up to 1.1 mm in all dimensions. As they are ergonomically designed, they are easy to apply even in areas on both sides of the oral cavity that are difficult to access.
The university is looking for industrial licensees that are interested in the commercial use of the pliers.
Advantages and Innovations • Enables wire bending on both sides of the oral cavity • Applicable also in in regions that cannot be accessed with conventional products • Ergonomic handling • Attractive and modern design
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Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development A design model is available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status A patent is applied for in Germany.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006001005 Dentistry / Odontology, Stomatology 006001013 Medical Research
Market 005006016 Dentistry / Odontology, Stomatology
NACE M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group
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Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial licensees from the area of orthodontics are sought. They should be interested in commercial use the pliers. A design model is available at present. Co-development to commercialization is possible within the licenssing agreement. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Bulgarian company has developed a revolutionary method for construction of modular buildings
Summary
Bulgarian company has developed a new system for construction of modular buildings using a telescopic approach. The telescopic approach allows for impressive cost savings for construction of 50% and for transportation of 90% since each base can be expanded up to 18 times in comparison to the standard method for assembling of modular buildings. The method is developed and elaborated by a Bulgarian architect who is interested in concluding license agreement or joint venture for mass production.
Creation Date 10 February 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOBG20150210001
Details
Description Bulgarian company has developed a new and revolutionary system for construction of modular buildings using a telescopic approach. The innovative telescopic approach to construction of modular buildings allows for impressive cost savings for construction of 50% and for transportation of 90% since the method allows for expansion of each base up to 18 times in comparison to the standard method for assembling of modular buildings.
The innovative solution provides for construction of modular buildings via the enshrined telescopic element in it. The steel elements of the building can take different forms (they can be either rectangular, square or in another shape) and intersect at knots by touching and connecting which can be either welded or assembled with bolts and plates. The skeleton of the building itself is constructed within the production factory and is assembled on the site itself. The skeleton is flexible and can be folded in different positions. The volume of the building module itself can be increased up to eighteen times which allows for the building to be easily transported and stored, thus considerable savings from transportation and storage costs.
The innovative approach to assembling of modular buildings has numerous applications and can be used for building serving different purposes: o Buildings for temporary habitation o Buildings for permanent residence
The company is interested in finding long term partners for concluding license agreement for starting mass production or establishing joint venture with reliable foreign partners.
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Advantages and Innovations
o Savings of the material used: between 40% and 50% o Considerable savings of the transportation costs (the overall costs are contracted more than nine times) since only the basic module, the walls, the floor panels and windows are transported. o The method allows for greater freedom in terms of design solutions, thus the building can be shaped in accordance to the needs of the consumer. The base of the building can be expanded up to eighteen times, whereas the degree of stretching of its volume can be customized according to needs. o The method allows for flexibility of buildings for permanent residence since the volume of the building can be changed over time in accordance to the needs of the residents. The volume of the building can be increased or decreased gradually. o The flexibility in term of design and gradual increase or decrease of the building results in greater comfort for the residents. o The method uses simple connections (the links
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Design Rights,Copyright
Comment Regarding IPR status The system is protected as a product design.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction
Market 009007008 Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
NACE F.43.9.9 Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2014 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Experience Comments The system meets Eurocode standards. Languages Spoken English Client Country Bulgaria
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The innovative approach to construction of modular buildings has been exclusively developed by a Bulgarian architect and inventor who holds the design rights and is interested in possibilities to implement his revolutionary solution to the market. The company is interested in finding long-term, reliable partnership with foreign companies willing to conclude a license agreement or joint venture in order to start mass production.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
UK company offers flaw detection technology using non- linear acoustic NDT (non-destructive testing)
Summary
This technology start-up based in the UK offers non-linear acoustic non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for detecting flaws in structures which conventional non-destructive testing (NDT) cannot find. Particular strengths are in detecting cracks and delaminations in metals or composites. The company offers its non-linear acoustic non-destructive testing products and services under commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 17 July 2015 Last Update 23 July 2015 Expiration Date 22 July 2016 Reference TOUK20150717001
Details
Description The recent emergence from the academic realm of non-linear acoustic (NLA) techniques offers interesting new possibilities for non-destructive testing (NDT), in particular the clear ability of NLA methods to detect damage at a much earlier stage in its development than most conventional NDT methods.
With the increasing commercial adoption of new structures and materials, NDT capabilities are being re-evaluated.
This UK company offers unique, bespoke NLA NDT services on a commercial agreement with technical assistance to clients in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy sectors.
Their services include aircraft nacelle evaluation, remote delamination detection in composite panels, and internal defect discovery in turbine subcomponents.
They are currently contracted to provide non-linear acoustic NDT for the European Space Agency.
The UK company is looking to partner with other companies under commercial agreement with technical assistance to adapt this technology to their specific needs.
Advantages and Innovations Non-linear acoustics is an emerging field of non-destructive testing, offering a variety of methods with the particular attraction of early stage detection of flaws and damage in structures.
The UK company's technology & expertise offer the capability to detect flaws smaller than
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conventional NDT offers, for example, kissing bonds in friction stir welds which are invisible even to X-ray techniques.
Non-linear NDT offers particular advantages in safety-critical applications and other fields where flaws must be detected at the earliest possible opportunity.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted,Trade Marks
Profile Origin FP7
Keywords
Technology 009001001 Acoustic Technology related to measurements 009001004 Electrical Technology related to measurements 009001005 Mechanical Technology related to measurements 009001008 Other Non Destructive Testing 009003 Electronic measurement systems
Market 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment 009001001 Airlines 009001007 Other transportation 009004008 Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Aeronautics & Space
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2013 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country United Kingdom
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Commercial partners are sought from industry and business within aerospace components/assemblies, energy sector, marine and automotive to adapt the technology to their specific needs.
The UK company will work with the partner to evaluate the technology and application within their field. Dependent upon need and technology readiness levels, they will commission a commercial agreement with technical assistance to work on solutions. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Novel surgical planning, training and simulation solution based on virtual reality technology
Summary
A Spanish tech-based SME has developed a surgical planning, training and simulation solution based on virtual reality technology, that together with a knowledge management system of clinical cases, allows customisation and optimization of the entire surgical process. Finals users (hospitals) are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance as well as providers of IT solutions to health sector for technical cooperation.
Creation Date 18 March 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOES20150128002
Details
Description A Spanish Tech Based SME has developed a surgical planning, training and simulation solution based on virtual reality technology, that together with a knowledge management system of clinical cases, allows for the optimization of the entire surgical process.
It allows the surgeon to convert to 3D models all conventional radiological imaging: CT (CaTscan), PET (Positron Emission Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), etc of the patient, standardized in DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication) format
Some features and functionalities of the tool are the following ones:
- It can be performed a detailed analysis of patients.
- It can be planned or simulated osteotomies.
- It can be explained the surgical procedure to implant according to those ones selected from the library of implants for patients.
- It can be analyzed and planned: anthropometric analysis to select points of interest, boarding planes or perform linear measurements or contour.
- It includes a knowledge manager: library of cases similar patients, introducing proven solutions in other patients. This feature can optimize the use of available information by promoting the export of knowledge among professionals and creating a surgical best practices wiki.
- Powerful set of 3D tools to simulate any type of surgery: using section planes oriented in any
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direction in space, by seed or by dissection growing user-driven.
This innovative tool has been used successfully in more than 600 interventions by: - A clinical management unit of plastic surgery and burns. - A department of maxillofacial surgery, urology and nephrology. - A medical surgical unit of respiratory diseases and trauma
This assisting technology makes possible a customised planning of the surgical, decrease intervention time and reduce potential risks. Furthermore, it leads to less invasive and aggressive solutions to the patient.
Advantages and Innovations Advantages 1. Improving patient care by working on a 3D reconstruction of the patient, not on standard models. 2. Improved training of doctors working on the reality of the patient. 3. Reduce operating room time by about 20% because it works on a known and planned reality. There is scientific evidence published for different types of surgeries. 4. Reduce time to minimize post-operative intervention points at the time of planning. 5. Allows monitoring of the patient.
Innovations Unlike current image viewers, the reconstructed models feature a number of specific features helps the surgeon, such as: - Possibility of tissue segmentation by seed. - Layers of tissue differentiation maintaining full spatial geometry. - Generation of mirror for comparative intervention planning copies. - Calculation of variations on the mirror copies. - Volumetric calculation of tissues and differences between symmetries. - Monitoring and control of patient outcomes and possible postoperative changes. - Linear and volumetric measurements. - Design of customised prosthesis.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002015 Knowledge Management, Process Management 001003001 Applications for Health 001003011 Operation Planning and Scheduler System
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006001018 Surgery
Market 005003005 Hospital and other institutional management (including management services and leasing) 005003007 Computer-aided diagnosis and therapy 005006005 Surgery and Anaesthesiology
NACE J.62.0.1 Computer programming activities J.62.0.2 Computer consultancy activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2010 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes
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Languages Spoken English Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: hospitals (public or private) and providers of IT solutions to health sector.
Role of partner sopught:
Commercial agreements with technical assistance are sought with Hospitals. They would provide their specific needs for a right implementation and a properly use of the technology. Maintenaince and support would be also included in the agreement
Technical Cooperation is sought with providers of IT solutions to health sector. They would contribute to dissemination of the technology in their area as well as integration and implementation of the technology. They would also provide manteinance and technical support at first level. Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Web-based application for the management of 3D digital buildings representations
Summary
A French research center has developed an integrated platform for describing, analyzing, documenting and sharing 3D digital representations of buildings, with both spatial & temporal referencing and multiple semantics features. It enables navigation in real-time. Industries and technical entities dealing with virtual reality, motion analysis, sport, medical, architecture, real estate are sought for license or research collaboration agreement.
Creation Date 12 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150112001
Details
Description In the architecture field, very few applications allow the description, analysis, documentation and sharing of digital representations of heritage buildings.
A French research center has developed a platform allowing the storage and qualitative representations of 3D digital buildings with spatial referencing, multiple semantics annotations, wide array range of functionalities, public model sharing and user custom attributes assignation. It provides a visual analysis, based both on the positioning of a virtual observation camera in the 3D scene and its contents: architectural features, semantic attributes, temporal attributes, etc…
Flexible tools are provided to navigate in the 3D scene in real time, to locate the viewpoint of iconographic sources on the 3D scene, and to display 2D iconography overlaid to 3D representations of the buildings.
The applications for industries, technical center, ICT delivery services companies cover numerous sectors: architecture, real estate, human motion analysis, medical, sport science, virtual reality… License agreement or R&D collaborations (possibly co-funded) are expected for complete development of flexible 3D platform according to the contents.
Advantages and Innovations 3D navigation in real-time Flexible 3D digital platform Metrics computation Spatial & temporal referencing
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Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Web application for Windows and Mac OS X platforms accessible
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001001002 Digital Systems, Digital Representation 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition 001002020 Building Automation Software 001005012 Description Image/Video Computing
Market 002007001 Systems software 009007004 Distribution of building products and systems
NACE J.58.2.9 Other software publishing
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industries, technical center, ICT delivery services companies cover numerous sectors: architecture, real estate, human motion analysis, medical, sport science, virtual reality…
Their task would be to integrate the solution into their 3D digital representations according to their technical specifications. License agreement would enable the partner to exploit the technology in given sector / country. In case of further joined development needed with the french laboratory, R&D collaboration agreement is also expected.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Improving video performance while reducing storage and transmission costs
Summary
A French university specialized in ICT has developed and patented a solution of video compression enabling to enhance the video quality images, while significantly reducing the storage need and the transmission costs. Companies dealing with video storage & transmission for multimedia applications are sought for license agreement or research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 08 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150108004
Details
Description Videos flood our life, high resolution displays are everywhere, but still we often end up with low quality images due to poor transmission. The video compression solution developed by the French university is a set of three methods that dramatically reduce video storage and bandwidth while maximizing perceived video quality: - Removal of variations arising from pixel pitches. This substantially eliminates the need to correct for random variations in the movements. - Estimation of motion vectors of objects or scenes from one image to the other, with a fast and accurate solution. - Coding method of the field of motion vectors for a better accuracy versus the usable bandwidth relationship. The 3 methods of video compression respectively save: - an average of 20 – 40% of the compression ratio - At least 20% bandwidth - At least 50% storage cost between 73 – 90% artifact effect compared to competing coding methods.
Overall, it exceeds existing methods for an initial file of 422 Mo (mega octets) with a noise of 7,8 dB (decibels).
Industries, manufacturers, software and services engineering companies in the multimedia sector are sought for video storage and transmission for multimedia applications: - Full HDTV broadcasting - Video on smartphone and tablets - Video conferencing - Streaming video internet services - Content delivery networks.
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License agreement (delivery of patent exploitation for countries or sectors) or research cooperation agreement (in case of further joined development needed, possibility of EU fundings) are considered.
Advantages and Innovations High compression rate (20 – 40% of the compression ratio, at least 20% bandwidth, at least 50% storage cost) Low computation Shortened downloading time Robust & accurate Storage cost saving Artifact reduction
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition 001005012 Description Image/Video Computing 002009013 Audio / video
Market 009003006 Media related services
NACE J.59.1.3 Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Companies with multimedia applications. Integrate the technological solution through patent licensing, and implement it according to the media and video transmission issues.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Energy and useful heat quantification sensor tool for evolutive production of domestic water
Summary
A French research center has set up an energy and useful heat quantification sensor tool, enabling to optimize the consumption energy and useful heat. Thanks to heat sensors, the charge of the energy storage system evolves, leading to more efficiency and lower production & consumption costs. Manufacturers of hot water systems are sought for license agreement and research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 12 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150112003
Details
Description Domestic hot water is the major source of energy consumption with an average of 20 kwh/sq.m/year for a 120 square meters house. Domestic hot water production equipment manufacturers aim at developing solutions that would allow rational use in order to improve user’s comfort as well as reducing both water and energy consumption.
That solution displays the amount of energy and useful heat that is available in the heat storage reservoir. Our system uses sensors comprising heat sensitive electrical components. Thermoelectric breakers switch on/off according to the temperature level, therefore inducing a change in electrical signal. The value of this electrical signal gives an indication of charging state in the energy storage system.
The solution leads to: - Allowing downsizing hot water production systems - Avoiding hot water supply disruption - Checking with a signal the good behavior of anti-legionella process - Giving information on the energy storage level available for solar water heaters - Decreasing overall energy consumption
License agreement or R&D cooperation (possibly co-funded) are expected with hot water systems manufacturers.
Advantages and Innovations Lower manufacturing costs User comfort Lower energy consumption
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Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Available pre-industrial prototype
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 004001001 Heat storage 004001002 Heat transport and supply, district heating
Market 006008003 Heat recovery
NACE C.25.2.1 Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers F.43.2.2 Plumbing, heat and air conditioning installation
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
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R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Manufacturers of hot water production system.
The aim of the partnership would be to launch into the market innovative systems for hot water production using that solution. License agreement is considered for innovation exploitation. In case of joined developpment needed with the French laboratory, R&D collaboration is envisaged for further development (possibly with public funding). Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
User-friendly toolbox for field-programmable gate array design
Summary
A French laboratory has developed and patented a user-friendly toolbox for field-programmable gate array (FGPA) design for integrated circuit to be configured after manufacturing. The solution allows exploring hardware / software taking into account information, interface and targeted device. Industries dealing with FGPA design are sought for license agreement or research cooperation agreement (possible co-funded).
Creation Date 08 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150108001
Details
Description Design Space Exploration for systems based on FGPAs (Field-Programmable Gate Array) with dynamic reconfiguration cannot be performed during early stages of the development process and designers hence prefer a static solution, maybe non-optimal in terms of area and device cost.
The technological solution of the French university allows exploring mixed hardware / software solutions where the hardware design space, the floorplanning or reconfigurable regions placed on the FGPA, is automatically inferred from application resources information, interfaces constraints and the targeted device. Real-time constraints (Quality of Service) of the application are verified by a highly configurable system C simulator. The solution is a graphical toolbox that helps the graphical description of the application diagrams and the input of the solution flow parameters.
It enables in one toolbox platform to: - Explore the partial & dynamic reconfigurable architecture for hardware units - Simulate the software units & reconfigurable hardware units at high level of abstraction - Determine the necessary number of hardware / software units - Generate the placement of hardware reconfigurable units on the target FGPA device - Generate the scheduling trace of applications on the target architecture. The main applications are therefore FGPA space design, FGPA performance design and FGPA consumption design.
License or research cooperation agreement are therefore expected with industries for the complete development of graphical toolbox. License is considered for exploitation rights in given
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sectors or countries. Research agreement is considered in case of further joined development needed with the French university for technology upgrading.
Advantages and Innovations Easily readable and practical graphical toolbox FGPA design toolbox Mixed hardware / software for optimized solution Easily readable graphical presentation
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Copyright
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002005 Computer Hardware 001002006 Computer Software 001006002 Electronic engineering 001006010 Printed circuits and integrated circuits
Market 002007011 Manufacturing/industrial
NACE M.74.1.0 Specialised design activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industries of the electronic or IT sectors, dealing with integrated circuits designed to be configured by a customer or by a designer after manufacturing.
Depending on the partnership: - acquire a license to exploit the patent according to their FGPA design activities. - agree on R&D collaboration for further development of the technological solution or integration of the toolbox in a new implementation.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Data analyzer - automatic & interactive analyzer for complex communicating systems
Summary
A French SME has developed a solution for the management of critical systems and gigabytes of information. A data analyzer offering a new approach, enabling to restore added value to the system behavior analysis, and reducing analyzer adaptation development costs. Industries in the railway, aeronautics & spatial, energy or defence are sought for technical cooperation or commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 31 March 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150331001
Details
Description Critical systems rely more and more on communications and distributed architectures. Such architectures generate gigabytes of communication logs per week or even per day. These logs contain crucial information for commissioning, operation follow up and maintenance. Monitoring these huge data has turned into a real challenge for industry I&V engineers and transit authorities. These issues are often misjudged and analysts are still using Excel spreadsheets as their main tool.
To cope with such issues, a French SME has developed a complete set of solutions thanks to expertise in formal methods and embedded software (real-time and critical). The Data Analyzer solution offers a new approach based on: - restoring added value to the system behavior analysis, - reducing analyzer adaptation development costs.
Industries working with critical systems issues are sought for commercial agreement with technical assistance of technical cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Efficiency - Big data approach - Quick and intuitive extraction of hidden information - Multi-level analysis - Definition of common re-usable analyses fostering efficiency between projects - QoS (Quality of Service) improvement monitoring over long period of time - Analysis dedicated graphical language
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User-friendly - Only one user-friendly environment for System Operation Analysts - Interactive analysis support with event browsing - Display of analysis context on track layout (snapshots integrated in reports) - Automatic Log Import from remote servers
Customization - Log import specifics handled by a plugin-based architecture - Conditions defining events described by a graphical language
Performances Analyst time entirely dedicated to analysis of reports thanks to: - Automatic logs download & import - Automatic analysis computation - Interactive analysis capacity
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Trade Marks
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002008 Data Processing / Data Interchange, Middleware 001002010 Databases, Database Management, Data Mining
Market 002006004 Data processing, analysis and input services 002007001 Systems software
NACE J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought End users of the solution: industries with critical systems management issue.
Commercial agreement with technical assistance or technical agreement are expected according to specifics requirements and technical specifications.
Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
One-shot localization of 3D targets in photoacoustic / thermoacoustic imaging
Summary
A French university has developed and patented, thanks to computed tomography, an emerging technique that enables cancer screening without ionizing radiation. It allows good optical imaging of tissue thanks to low scattered microwaves. License or research cooperation agreements are expected with industry & laboratory dealing with 3D imaging: medical imaging (breast cancer…) and also material characterization (e.g. geology).
Creation Date 08 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150108002
Details
Description Photoacoustic / thermoacoustic computed tomography (PAT / TAT) is an emerging technique that promises cancer screening without ionizing radiation. The tissue dilatation induced by pulse laser illumination generates ultrasound waves that are detected by transducers. By using low scattered microwaves, PAT / TAT allows deep tissue imaging (several centimeters) with a good optical imaging resolution (below millimeter). However, current approaches require multiple acquisitions and downstream complex processing to locate targets, e.g. tumors.
The technology developed by the French university overcomes this issue through a smarter use of marginal signals; enabling faster one-shot localization of targets, easier processing, and more accurate target qualification. The two main domains of applications are the medical imaging (breast cancer, angiology, dermatology…) and also material characterization (e.g. geology).
Industrial and research entities are sought for license agreement of the patented solution, or research cooperation agreement in case of further joined development needed with the French laboratory (EU fundings are considered).
Advantages and Innovations One-shot imaging for cancer screening No ionizing radiation to patients during screening Fast and efficient target localization Accurate measurement Simple processing Breast cancer early detection
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Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Simulation model validated
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status International patent
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002012 Imaging, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition 002007015 Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
Market 005001002 Medical imaging 008001015 Other speciality materials
NACE C.26.6.0 Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Page 545 of 608 Ref: TOFR20150108002 Printed: 24 July 2015
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Laboratory, industrial, manufacturer of 3D imaging in medicine & industry.
The task would be to integrate the new technology into devices for 3D imaging according to specifications. The smarter use of marginal signal requires a further development of current solutions.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Statistical analysis of large scale cells or biological tissues databases
Summary
A French university has developed a unique software solution for high content cellular and tissue imaging, enabling accurate statistical analysis on large scale cells or biological tissues databases. The analysis of cell and tissue can be implemented for research or diagnosis in anatomopathology, toxicology, oncology. License or research agreement is sought with industry or laboratory.
Creation Date 08 January 2015 Last Update 08 July 2015 Expiration Date 07 July 2016 Reference TOFR20150108003
Details
Description Off-the-shelf High Content Cellular (HCS) platforms and automated microscopes daily capture and store thousands of pictures. However, downstream, cell classification is mostly done by human eye and brain (expert biologists), a time consuming and poorly reproductible task. Few solutions are available today. One the one hand, one finds basic classifiers with limited settings and/or providing poorly reliable results. One the other hand, stands a powerful but highly complex tool. Developed by experts in classification algoriythms in close cooperation with biologists, that software solution overcomes such limitations, offering the practitioner an automated supervised classification. The solution operates in three main steps: - interactive segmentation - Statistical analysis - Supervised classification And differentiates through: - automated / tunable algorithmic parameters - real-time segmentation - supervised classification of statistical features - user-friendly human interface
License agreement or research cooperation agreement are expected with industries or laboratories (R&D or analysis).
Advantages and Innovations Real-time interactive segmentation Accurate statistics Potent & accurate classification User-friendly tuning
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Big data capability
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development C++ software High contact cell dataset Currently validated by physicians
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status International patent
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002010 Databases, Database Management, Data Mining 006002002 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Market 002007001 Systems software 002007002 Database and file management 004012 Cellular and Molecular Biology
NACE J.58.2.9 Other software publishing J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English French Client Country France
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industry, research or analysis laboratory dealing with cells and biological tissues analysis.
Integrate the software into their current system with the needed and necessary further developments for compliance to specifications.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
New compound for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Summary
A Spanish research group in collaboration with a hospital biomedical research institute, has obtained a new compound to prevent neurotoxic and antiinflamatory effects related to the Alzheimer´s disease. They are looking for partners to license the product.
Creation Date 25 May 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOES20150520001
Details
Description The Spanish research group in collaboration with a hospital biomedical research institute has developed a new compound to prevent some negative effects related to the Alzheimer´s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the largest unmet medical need in neurology. Current drugs improve symptoms, but do not have profound disease-modifying effects. Despite their safety, these drugs are of limited benefit to most patients, because they have only modest symptomatic effects. As a result of the aging population of developed countries, AD affects an ever- increasing number of people. AD afflicts today more than 44 million people worldwide and is expected to raise to 135 million cases by mid-century. Treatments for AD already contribute $9 billion only in US to a market that is expected to grow. The Spanish research group has developed one drug implementing three activities acting, in a complementary manner, on different targets of the apoptotic metabolic crossroads, with synergic neuroprotective effects. Therefore, the Spanish research group have obtained new compounds able to inhibit GSK-3β, to reduce Aβ aggregation and to induce the Nrf2-ARE pathway to obtain a disease-modifying drug. The induction of Nrf2 has also implemented anti-inflammatory activity, demonstrated in primary glial cultures, as they are able to reduce the production of nitrites upon stimulation with lipopolysaccharide. They are looking for partners interested in license the product in order to continue the development.
Advantages and Innovations The patented compounds are dual inhibitors of GSK3β and AChE, moderate Nrf2 inducers, anti- inflammatory and neuroprotectants in several oxidative stress models related to Alzheimer’s disease. The induction of Nrf2 has also implemented anti-inflammatory activity, demonstrated in primary glial cultures, as they are able to reduce the production of nitrites upon stimulation with
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lipopolysaccharide
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Spanish patent application (P201500274) in priority
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001015 Neurology, Brain Research 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs
Market 005002001 Therapeutic services 005003002 Pharmaceuticals/fine chemicals
NACE M.72.1.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology Q.86.1.0 Hospital activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Italian Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The Spanish research group is looking for biotechnology companies interested in license the product for further development of it. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement
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Technology Offer
Apparatus for non-invasive on-chip light detection by contactless waveguide conductivity monitoring
Summary
A novel striking and unique non-invasive optical radiation system has been developed by an Italian university based in Milan. The proprietary technique can be exploited in several scientific and industrial applications. Light observation is achieved without affecting its propagation in the optical medium. The University is interested in licensing the patent to industrial partners either through exclusive or non exclusive licence agreements, or in the context of technical cooperation agreements.
Creation Date 30 June 2015 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOIT20150624001
Details
Description An Italian University lab based in Milan developed a novel non-invasive technique for measuring the amount of light radiation inside an optical medium without perturbing any quantity of the propagating optical field. No additional absorption or spurious phase modulation is induced. The optical signal intensity is observed in a given location by means of two electrodes, placed at a suitable distance from the optical medium to avoid direct contact, which measure the natural variation of the electric impedance induced by the presence of light radiation.
This non-invasive, quantitative light observation technique can be exploited in several scientific and industrial photonic applications: management, control, automatic tuning, signal routing and dynamic reconfiguration of large scale integration photonic circuits; fault detection and real-time monitoring of the “health” status and working point of an optical circuit and device, both on-chip and bulk materials; automatic fiber-to-chip alignment requiring the alignment of only one optical fiber, thus overcoming the limitations of current complex active alignment techniques, which require the simultaneous alignment of two optical fibers; wafer-level testing: wafer “health check”, fabrication process testing, single device performance assessment without chip dicing and packaging.
The University is looking for industrial partners interested in taking over the patent through exclusive or non exclusive licensing agreement. Technical development proposals will be also considered.
Advantages and Innovations
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The invention represents a substantial innovation compared to traditional light detection techniques, such as conventional photo-detectors tapping a portion of the light from the optical medium. The invention has the striking and unique property of being non-invasive, i.e. light observation is achieved without affecting its propagation in the optical medium (neither additional loss of photons nor detrimental modulations are induced). Additional advantageous features of the novel technique are: -miniaturization (observation area can be reduced down to few tens of µmq); -speed and sensitivity (detection of light power down to a fraction of microwatt in a few tens of microseconds has been achieved); - multi-point observation (easily parallelizable in a large number of observation sites); - compatible with CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor; the electric impedance read-out circuit can be realized by standard CMOS micro-technology); - monolithic integration of electronic and photonic circuitry; - direct integration in any photonic circuit (no additional steps of fabrication are required, without any additional cost); - no change of the photonic layer is necessary (the photonic layer can be designed regardless of the electric detection system).
Moreover the detection system is suitable for different material platforms, such as silicon, indium phosphide, germanium, etc.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Several working prototypes have been produced and experimentally tested
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status PCT application
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 009001007 Optical Technology related to measurements
Market 003007003 Other analytical and scientific instrumentation
NACE C.26.8.0 Manufacture of magnetic and optical media
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1863 Turnover >500M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial company taking over licence. Alternatively industrial partner for technical cooperation agreement. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Highly accurate and ultra fast 3D shape measurement sensor for industrial and research applications
Summary
A German start-up, specialized in ultra-fast 3D-Vision sensor solutions, developed a new projection technology, enabling contactless shape measurement of 3D objects with high preciseness and unrivaled speed; applicable for online assembly line inspection or for the measurement of highly dynamic objects. They are looking for commercial agreement with technical assistance, joint venture, research cooperation and technical cooperation agreements.
Creation Date 30 June 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TODE20140321002
Details
Description Optical 3D sensors already exist and are used in several industrial fields like in industrial inspection. Fringe projection systems inspect object shapes with high lateral resolution and high 3D point precision. But the rate of measurements is typically below 1 Hz. In robotics and logistics fast, realtime 3D sensors are used. However the sensors typically lack in high precision and/or high lateral resolution. For laser line triangulation sensor scanning is necessary. Today 3D sensors are either fast, but inaccurate or slow, but accurate.
The German start-up, specialised in ultra-fast 3D-Vision sensor solutions, developed a new projection technology to enable both: accurate and fast 3D shape measurement. Additionally, software algorithms were developed that achieve realtime reconstruction. Due to the new projection technology, full-field 3D measurements at 500 Hz (3D!) have been realised with 150,000 3D points in each point cloud and a 3D point precision of 20 µm.
Based on these findings, the start-up has designed and built a prototype for use and demonstration that allows 3D shape acquisition of arbitrary objects in a measurement volume of 40x30x15 cm³ at approximately 25 Hz. The sensor can be interfaced via TCP/IP network and streams permanently 3D point clouds with high accuracy. It has a small-form-factor to be attached easily to other systems.
The sensor can be used in various applications. Examples of such are logistics for bin-picking-, pick-and-place tasks, sorting or commissioning, robotics for man-machine interaction or object handling, medicine for 3D motion feedback in therapy and multimedia or virtual reality.
The company is interested in integrating their sensors into existing or new solutions. They also would like to identify and open new markets for their technology. The start-up is also open for
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joint development for customer specific solutions. They are looking for commercial-, joint venture-, technical cooperation- and research cooperation agreements.
Advantages and Innovations • high precision 3D shape measurement with unrivaled speed • ~300,000 3D points at 25 Hz (state of the art: measure rates less than 1 Hz) • 3D point accuracy (standard deviation of repeatability) of 10 µm (each 3D point) • fully automated and self-running 3D point cloud streamer
• suitable for arbitrary shaped and textured objects
• adaptable measurement field (paper size A5 – A0)
• simple interfacing via TCP/IP network stream
• low latency (ms-range) guarantees realtime 3D information acquisition
• improvement of services which are related to the processing of 3D information • sorting, and commissioning in logistics • man-machine interaction and pick-and-place tasks in robotics • assistance and documentation of medical patients affected by movement disorders or partial facial paralysis after infarction
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development At present, the start-up has a first series product of a fast and accurate 3D sensor available that streams in realtime 3D point clouds at more than 30 Hz. Further improvements will increase the 3D rate, since the fundamental measurement principle is able to acquire even 1,000 3D point clouds per second.
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Exclusive Rights
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 001001001 Automation, Robotics Control Systems 009001004 Electrical Technology related to measurements 009001006 Optical material testing 009001007 Optical Technology related to measurements 009001009 Sensor Technology related to measurements
Market 002002008 3D 008002002 Industrial measurement and sensing equipment
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008002003 Process control equipment and systems 008002004 Robotics 008002005 Machine vision software and systems
NACE C.26.5.1 Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation C.26.7.0 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment M.71.2.0 Technical testing and analysis M.72.1.9 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group ICT Industry and Services
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2014 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
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No. Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought potential partners: research and industry
possible areas of activity:
• automation industry • expertise in integration of 3D sensors in production environments • robotics for object handling man-machine interaction or pick-and-place tasks
• logistic industry • warehousing and storage management • sorting solutions and commissioners • robotic assistance for pick-and-place
• medical industry • supplier for medical guidance and assistance systems • therapy solutions for patients with motion disorders (e.g. after infarction)
• multimedia industry • acquisition of body movements for tracking and/or recognition and model learning
role of partner sought: • integration of sensors into existing or new solutions • identifying and opening of new markets using the new technology • joint development for customer specific solutions (e.g. measurement volume, 3D rate, housing or object properties)
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,Inventor,R&D Institution,SME <10,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Solution for hotels, communication services through touchscreens and mobile and web APPs
Summary
A Spanish company specialized in tourism technology has developed interactive software for touch screens and mobile devices. The solution provides hotel managers a multi-channel solution for communicating with guests and manages a hotel's resources and other local recommendations (weather, flights, restaurants…). The company offers commercial agreement with technical assistance and is looking for collaborators to expand the solution in a tourism destination and other sectors.
Creation Date 20 February 2015 Last Update 10 July 2015 Expiration Date 09 July 2016 Reference TOES20150212001
Details
Description The company, based in the Canary Islands- Spain, has a professional team with extensive experience in technological projects focused on IT solutions applied to the tourism sector.
Its main product is a multi-channel interactive solution for hotel mainly based on touchscreens and mobile devices. The touchscreens, located near the hotel front desk, acts as the main point of service for the guests, and the smartphone and tablet application assists guests wherever they are. The solutions provide guests with information related to: - Hotel services: hotel map, hotel events, facilities, services, restaurants, spas, etc. - Practical information: airport flight status, weather, public transportation, etc. - Local recommendations of what to do at the destination: must-see attractions, museums, restaurants, cultural events, beaches and shopping, etc. - Compliance with EU regulation: EU labeling directive for food allergy information and pool information.
From the point of view of the hotel, the solution has a content management web interface that syncs with the different channels. The functionality pack allows hotel managers to inform guests about the hotel's offering through interactive high impact channels and control the information displayed in real time, obtaining immediate feedback regarding queries. The content of events, meeting rooms, general contents and promotions can be changed using a web browser. The touchscreen software is mainly focused to the tourism sector, where it has shown very good results, however, it is flexible enough to be used in other sectors. It has already been installed in supermarkets (with a specific set of features for price cooperation and offers) and business centers as interactive business directory.
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The company offers a partnership agreement for new destinations that includes: monthly rent of the software based, sales material, training in using the software, best practices and technical assistance.
The Company is looking for partners/resellers to expand its solutions in tourist destinations; • Agreement with technical assistance offering to technology transfer. • Technical cooperation agreement, looking for collaborators for developed and adapted the solution with new applications. • Services agreement, exchange knowhow in IT solutions applied to tourism sector.
Advantages and Innovations TAfter 3 years we have proved the following benefits to more than 50 hotel lobbies: • Reduction of printed paper needed for communication (maps, weather forecast, hotel and local agenda, etc.). • Reduction of workload at the front desk, especially regarding FAQ. In 450 room hotels one screen is being used 8 hours a day serving information to more than 300 guests a day. • Increased sales of those services communicated via the interactive screens. We have proved sale increases up to 20% in some paid services of hotels. • 98% of customers consider the Touch Solution to be an element of better service in the hotel. • Comply with EU regulation for allergens and pools information.
The software is managed using a web interface. - Centralized content management. - Easy to install and run. - Scalable system. It works with 1 to 100 touchscreens. - Flexible. - Highly customizable.
In terms of economic costs for the final client the alternatives to solve the same communication problems at the points of service are: - Hired personnel/staff: minimum of 20.000 euros/year for 8 hours shift. - Hard copy/leaflets (hotels case): an average hotel of 300 rooms needs to print 70.000 papers each year, the average cost per printed paper taking into account ink, paper, and personnel dedicated is 9 euro cents. That makes a total yearly cost of 6.300 euros. - The solution: around 2.500 euros yearly.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how,Design Rights
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001002014 Internet Technologies/Communication (Wireless, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) 001002015 Knowledge Management, Process Management
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001003002 Applications for Tourism 001004005 Information Filtering, Semantics, Statistics 001005003 Mobile Communications
Market 001004006 Other data communication components 001006002 Mobile communications, pagers and cellular radio 001006004 Communications services 002007005 Communications/networking 002007007 Applications software
NACE J.62.0.3 Computer facilities management activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 11-49 Year Established 2011 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English
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Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Type of partner: IT companies, travel agencies, tourism companies. - Role of partner: collaborators to develop the solution in a tourism destination, mainly across Europe, as well as in other industrial sectors. The Company is looking for partners/resellers to expand its solutions in tourist destinations, offers to technology transfer.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Energy-efficient and eco-friendly wastewater treatment solution
Summary
A Spanish SME has developed an energy-efficient and eco-friendly wastewater treatment solution that is capable of managing high volumes of wastewater producing lower amount of sludge than conventional systems. In comparison with conventional systems, the solution is cheaper, easier to maintain and flexible. Industry and urban wastewater treatment plants are sought for technical cooperation agreement and commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 12 December 2014 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 01 July 2016 Reference TOES20141212001
Details
Description Conventional wastewater treatment systems need high land spaces to be set up, require large building up times and high investments. Moreover, high amounts of sludge are generated when treating wastewater; it requires an appropriate treatment before going out of the system.
A Spanish SME has developed an innovative solution for an eco-friendly and energy-efficient wastewater treatment. The solution is available on the market and is characterized by its flexibility (can be adapted to specific requirements).
The technology can be used for municipal, industrial or commercial waste-water treatment and sludge reduction. It can be combined secondary and tertiary treatment process with nutrient removal and can be retrofitted into aeration lanes when necessary.
The developed technology is based on an underground continuous aerobic vertical reactor. Primary effluent enters the first treatment section and passes through multiple screens into a settlement chamber. This is followed by aerated fat and grease removal where necessary.
In the second treatment section a homogenisation tank acts as a buffer to prevent sedimentation. The mixed liquid/sludge falls down a vertical shaft under gravity, travelling downwards through multiple fluidised beds formed thanks to the digestion processes that take place inside the vertical reactor, each supporting specific bacteria. The sludge becomes denser as it descends. On reaching the bottom of the deep shaft the fully digested sludge is air-lifted out of the reactor at high speed, destroying cell membranes and liberating their contents to provide food for the biological nitrification stage. The very few mineralized sludge then reaches a flocculation/decantation section where the secondary treated effluent is separated and airlifted to the tertiary treatment stage for polishing.
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All kinetics are powered by compressed air generated above ground.
The facilities can be built underground and close to discharge points, with minimal environmental impact and almost no sludge production, allowing the reutilization of treated effluents at very competitive costs. Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditures (OPEX) savings on associated infrastructure are also very significant.
The SME is interested in improving the wastewater treatment process of potential industrial and urban wastewater treatment plants. Since the SME is client oriented and the technology is flexible enough, technical cooperation agreement (if the company wants to improve its own system and requires a specialist) and commercial agreement with technical assistance (when the offered solution needs some adjustments to better fit the specific requirement) are offered.
Advantages and Innovations In comparison with conventional systems, the developed solution offers a high nutrient removal with only biological processes. The solution is flexible, it can be adapted to specific requirements, and modular, it can operate in series o parallel.
Concerning set up inversions, required land and building time, the developed technology requires less inversions (up to 60%), land (up to 85%) and time (up to 60%).
Regarding operating expenses (OPEX), the technology has an energy consumption that is between 25-30% lower than conventional solutions. Furthermore, it produces between 60-90% less amount of sludge.
From de environmental point of view, the technology has a reduced environmental impact due to the noise and odour absence.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 010004005 Industrial Water Treatment 010004007 Municipal Water Treatment 010004009 Sludge Treatment / Disposal 010004010 Underground infrastructure 010004011 Wastewater Recycling
Market
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008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery 008004003 Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems 009008002 Water, sewerage, chemical and solid waste treatment plants
NACE C.28.2.9 Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. E.36.0.0 Water collection, treatment and supply E.37.0.0 Sewerage
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 1993 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Spanish Client Country Spain
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought Type of partner sought: industry and urban wastewater treatment plants
Role of the sought partner: to set up the developed solution into their facilities to improve wastewater treatment.
The technology is flexible enough, therefore if a potential partner requieres part of the proposed solution or requires a specialist to collaborate in a new development, a technical coopration agreement could be established.
Moreover, if a potencial partner is interested in the offered solution and some adjustments must be done, a commercial agreement with technical assistance can be establised Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Small rescue vehicle to access difficult-to-reach locations
Summary
A German company is offering a newly designed mobile rescue vehicle, which makes it possible to reach difficulty locations without problems. The rescue vehicle guarantees a higher success rate as the rescue team will be enabled to reach locations that could not be reached by conventional rescue vehicles. The company is looking for commercial and/or manufacturing agreements. Also a technical co-operation agreement and/or joint venture could be imaginated.
Creation Date 18 May 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TODE20150428004
Details
Description The inventor is a small and medium sized enterprise, located in the heart of the German region of Saxony, which is well known for machine tools since the beginning of the last century. After its business start-up in a technology centre, the company changed its location to an Industrial park. Since there is a constant growth of employees.
The rescue vehicle is one of a range of prototypes it developed in the last years. The rescue vehicle is a very mobile, small and light vehicle for up to two passengers. The vehicle could be used in recovery, rescue, and fire fighting in locations that are inaccessible via conventional means. Also locations that were only accessible on foot by a rescue team under physical strain and potentially posing risks to health and safety can now be reached. The company is looking for commercial and/or manufacturing agreements. Also a technical co- operation and joint venture could be imaginated.
Advantages and Innovations Advantages and Innovations The rescue vehicle is a very mobile, small and light and a completely new development on the market. The vehicle could be used in recovery, rescue, and fire fighting in locations that are inaccessible via conventional means.
Main advantages are: - Minimises exposure of the rescue team to pollution or extreme temperatures.
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- The vehicle does not have a combustion engine, making it possible to operate in locations with minimal air ventilation (e.g. in rooms or tunnels). - Because of the compact construction, the small vehicle can pass through normal doors and also in passenger lifts and it is equipped to operate on escalators. It can also be used as complimentary equipment in conventional fire-fighting vehicles. - It is common that there is no water connection at the location of a fire. The mobile rescue vehicle can be equipped with a water tank that then can aid fire extinction escalators. It can also be used as complimentary equipment in conventional fire-fighting vehicles. - It is common that there is no water connection at the location of a fire. The mobile rescue vehicle can be equipped with a water tank that then can aid fire extinction. - Modular system: the user can assemble the firefighting vehicle according to his/her specific needs. - Rescue workers and fire fighters don't have to go on foot to the rescue site; hence they can concentrate their efforts on saving lives.
Other advantages are the wide range of usage options: - Fire brigades. - Rescue services. - Cleaning services. - Social aid organisations.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001003003 Applications for Transport and Logistics 002009002 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 010001007 Assessment of Environmental Risk and Impact
Market 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery 009003007 Other services (not elsewhere classified)
NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Automotive, Transport and Logistics
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1990 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company seeks for producer of parts from reinforced fibre glas plastic for manufacturing of car body parts and peripheral equipment and provider of rescue technique.
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The company is able to perform field installation.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Manufacturing agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Immobilisation of contaminants and sealing of rock by using time dependent crystallisation - Provoked mineral synthesis
Summary
A German SME offers (grouting) solutions for water inflow stops/ sealing of rock and decontamination in mining industry. Using super saturated solutions it is possible to precipitate natural occurring minerals which reduce permeability of rock. The decontaminating metals can be fixed as sulphides and will remain in-situ. The SME is looking for partners from industry and research for a license agreement, research cooperation, technical cooperation, and/or a services agreement.
Creation Date 18 May 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TODE20150420002
Details
Description A German SME’s offers grouting solutions for water inflow stops/ sealing of rock and decontamination in mining industry. It operates laboratory rooms for chemistry and material science since 2003.
The offered “Provoked mineral synthesis” is a new technology which forms slightly soluble minerals from supersaturated solutions allowing the fixation of contaminants and the reduction of the permeability of soils or rock formations. Solutions containing high amounts of calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide can be prepared by using special inhibitors, which prevent spontaneous crystallisation during the solution preparation. Inhibitors do not change the solubility, they stabilise temporarily concentrations high above the normal solubility of the minerals. Inhibitors enable, for example, the mixing of BaCl2 and Na2SO4 solutions as well as lime Ca(OH)2 slurries and diluted sulphuric acid without spontaneous BaSO4 and gypsum formation, respectively. Clear solutions are obtained with time dependent stability. The rate of precipitation can be directed by the degree of supersaturating, pH, temperature and type and concentration of the inhibitor. When supersaturated solutions are used as grout, time dependent crystallisation occurs within the penetrated soil or rock structures. The flow paths are closed step by step starting from the inner part. Reduction of permeability starts and will finished with sealing of the pore space or the crack. Contaminants are incorporated into the growing layers of slightly soluble minerals. Such processes can be used for preparation of solutions from which directed gypsum, anhydrite, BaSO4, CaCO3 or Ca(OH)2 formation takes place. All have in common that the setup of supersaturating, pH value and redox potential opens many possibilities to change contaminants into stable, non-dissolvable compounds. Organic degradation processes can be initiated simultaneously. One main fact is the formation of only
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naturally occurring minerals which do not harm the treated formations.
The company is looking for partners from research and industry for a license agreement, research cooperation, services agreement, and/or technical cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations Sustainable: natural existing minerals are formed, no artificial materials needed; reduction of the permeability of soils or rock formations; Fixation of contaminants ensured; -Special inhibitors are used to prevent spontaneous crystallisation (temporarily stabilised concentrations high above the normal solubility); In-situ treatment method; lab scale tested and field scale application has been successfully used several times, e.g. in Germany and Canada.
Stage of Development Already on the market
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The technology provided can be used under various conditions. Nevertheless, each rock and soil ground is different and needs previous lab tests for adjusting solution used. Mineralisation of water has to be recognised, too.
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 003008 Mining Technologies 005002003 Inorganic Chemistry 009001002 Analyses / Test Facilities and Methods 010002004 Environmental Engineering / Technology 010002014 Soil and Groundwater Pollution
Market 008001002 Homogeneous injections/extrusions 009006 Mining (non-energy related)
NACE B.07.2.1 Mining of uranium and thorium ores E.39.0.0 Remediation activities and other waste management services
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile R&D Institution Year Established 2003 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for partners from industry and research. For reason of the very wide application fields, there is no restriction. Highly welcome are industry partners in the fields of chemistry, mining, remediation, material science. Tasks to be performed by the potential partners: - Joint further development - Technical cooperation for adaption the technology to the specific conditions
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Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,University,R&D Institution,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Services agreement License agreement Technical cooperation agreement Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Selective transformed Infrared (STIR) for baking processes, for drying fruits and vegetables
Summary
A German small and medium sized enterprise, active in heat engineering, has developed a new technology for baking processes able to bring significant benefits to operators in commercial sector as well as in industrial fields. This achievement could not been achieved by conventional infrared or other heat-processing systems. The company is looking for industrial partners interested in a technical cooperation and/or commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 05 May 2015 Last Update 02 July 2015 Expiration Date 01 July 2016 Reference TODE20150505001
Details
Description THE COMPANY is an innovative young company, located in Germany, which its own research and development designs, active in the field of heat engineering. They manufacture energy-efficient systems based on infrared technology in accordance to their client's needs. This company puts a special eye on developing and producing technologies for special sectors in drying, warming, creating polymers, baking and other areas and is cooperating with long-standing partner businesses in the fields of machine and plant construction as well as material production and processing industry.
THE TECHNOLOGY This baking technology is an innovative technology combined with the advantages of traditional old baking technologies (stone oven) with the advantages of modern baking ovens. Selective transformed infrared (STIR) is a protected technology. With STIR-baking-technology the infrared heat infiltrates much quicker to the core of the baked product so the core temperature of 97°C can be reached rather soon. This allows the first baking phase - starch agglutination and the formation of a fine, flexible crumb - to be completed faster. The baked product retains more moisture, which has a positive effect on the freshness, taste and shelf life. The second baking phase is not significantly different to standard baking. The overall baking process is not only faster but also the raw materials and nutrients used in the dough are also treated more gently.
Besides client-specific and innovative developments the company offers as well to upgrade the existing machinery (Retrofit). This method offers many advantages for companies and clients: - Increasing and productivity
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- New products and processes are possible on existing machinery (more mutable) - Electric power input can be reduced
Further the technology can be used in modified form in other fields of food treatment, for instance to dry fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, for surface drying of salad. For these applications there are market experiences with some industrial equipment already. New developments are being prepared.
The company searches further industrial partners: Manufacturer of deck ovens, rack ovens, tunnel ovens and in-store ovens, and bakeries to use this new technology. The requested partners should be interested in a Technical cooperation and/or Commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Advantages and Innovations 1.Time saving Baking with STIR brings time saving for the baker. Depending on the baking product and recipe the baking time e. g. for rolls can be reduced from 18 minutes to 14 minutes, for bread from 60 to 45 minutes. For an average amount of baking products in a 5- deck-oven time saving is at least one hour every day. So the baker has more baking capacity in an oven of the same size, or he can invest in a smaller oven and reduce the capital expenditure.
2.Saving of energy - example: In a 5-deck-oven which works 280 days a year, every day 5 loads of rolls and 3 loads of bread are baked. Under these conditions about 15 % of energy can be saved by using STIR. In tunnel ovens about 30 % of energy can be saved in this way.
3.Saving of flour and baking ingredients - example: In case of STIR-baking the baking loss is smaller than in conventional baking. For a bread of 1000 g completed weight 1150 g flour and baking ingredients are needed for conventional baking, for STIR-baking 1110 g only. For a 5-deck-oven represented in point 2 the saving of flour and baking ingredients is 4680 kg every year.
4.Save and advance of the sales volume: The baker rates the success of STIR-baking on the reaction of his customers and at least on sales volume and profit. With STIR the baking products are juicier, fresher and last longer, so the baker has clear market advantages, can save his sales volume, or can improve it depending on the location conditions.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology
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002002003 Drying 004006008 Energy management 008001005 Food Technology
Market 008003007 Other industrial equipment and machinery
NACE C.10.7.1 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes M.71.1.2 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Intelligent Energy
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 1990 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No.
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Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is searching for further industrial partners as manufacturer of deck ovens, tunnel ovens and in-store-ovens as well as bakereis to use the STIR-technology Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
On-site recycling of drilling emulsions and lubricants from metal processing
Summary
A German SME, active in the machine tools area, has developed a technology for on-site recycling of drilling emulsions and lubricants from metal processing. The separation of lubricants, emulsions, chips and metal sludge, respectively, is achieved by using a mobile, low-weight separator equipped with skimmers and pumps. The SME seeks partners from the industry for a license agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance, manufacturing agreement or technical cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 19 May 2015 Last Update 03 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TODE20150519005
Details
Description The German company, active in Machine tools, was founded in 1945 and transferred to private ownership again in after the political change in 1990; has been specializing in the field of environmental technology since the mid-nineties. This SME has its own design department, and is certified according to the DIN EN ISO 9001 standard, is partner from project planning, design and manufacturing to final assembly.
The technology offered: Metal processing needs lubrication. Drilling emulsions and lubricants are continuously fed through appropriate tubing to the tool, and recirculated internally for a certain period. During this recirculation process, oil and metal sludge accumulate in the liquids, making them no longer suitable for lubrication, thus giving rise to serious damage of the tools. The liquids have to be replaced from the circulation and pipes, and metal sludge has to be removed from the internal tank. According to the newly developed technology skimmers are used to take off the most polluted fraction of the liquids, i.e. the scum from the surface containing most of the organic pollutants as well as fine metal particles. This fraction is circulated through a mobile, low-weight external device that allows for the separation, by several physical principles, of both metal and organic waste from the liquids prior to recirculation. Circulation rates of typically between 20 and 200 dm³ per hour are achieved. The lifetime of the emulsions and lubricants increases by at least 50%, thus saving time for complete removal of the used liquids from the internal tank and saving costs for the expensive emulsions and lubricants. Furthermore, owing to the density differences between waste oil, drilling emulsions, and metal chips and sludge, respectively, the metal waste is almost free of organic contaminants. This again will save costs for disposal and facilitates the fulfilment of legal requirements for environment, health, and safety.
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The SME seeks partners from the industry for a license agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance, manufacturing agreement or a technical cooperation agreement.
Advantages and Innovations The additional circulation of the most contaminated portion of the lubricants and drilling emulsions through a low-weight, mobile separator is a surprisingly efficient means for extension of the maintenance interval of the built-in lubrication of a machine tool. - Saves time for liquid replacement from the internal tank, i.e., stand-by time of the machine tool, by extension of the liquids' lifetime. - Saves costs for purchasing both lubricants and drilling emulsions (approximately 2.50 € per dm³) as well as for waste disposal. - Decentralized separation of liquids to be re-circulated from pollutants.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002002009 Machine Tools 002002011 Machining, fine (grinding, lapping) 002002012 Mixing (powder, etc.), separation (sorting, filtering) 010003004 Recycling, Recovery
Market 008001014 Lubricants and functional fluids 008003001 Machine tools, other metal working equipment (excluding numeric control)
NACE C.28.9.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. E.38.3.2 Recovery of sorted materials
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
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PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME 50-249 Year Established 1989 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English German Client Country Germany
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for partners from industry, especially companies in the field of metal processing, interested in testing the recycling method, or interested in further development to save costs by improving the life time of their machine tools.
In case of a Commercial agreement, the technical assistance would be include information and training. But a License, Manufacturing agreement and/ore a Technical cooperation agreement are also highly welcome.
Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,Inventor,SME <10,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500
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Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Indoor location- based platform
Summary
An Italian ICT SME developed an accurate tool for real-time tracking logging and analysis of people or objects evolving path in an indoor environment. Applications were found in retail stores to track customers behaviour and for optimising space. The innovations focus on simple hardware and statistical analysis tools. Technical cooperation agreement is sought to find new applications for indoor-location analysis and services, to jointly build products on specific vertical scenarios.
Creation Date 17 March 2015 Last Update 17 July 2015 Expiration Date 16 July 2016 Reference TOIT20150316001
Details
Description The Italian company offers the possibility to easily develop location analytics and indoor-location based services. The platform makes use of an innovative indoor positioning system for locating assets with high accuracy (in the order of 20 cms), coupled with innovative visual analytics for supporting informed decision making. The platform is currently used in the retail industry. A set of antennas on the ceiling of the store allows to monitor the customers movements inside a shop through embedded tags on shopping carts and baskets. Raw data are collected and converge on analysis algorithms for generating statistics and actionable indicators.
The system features a number of metrics, such as: • Store ", hot- points, maps, to map the areas where customers linger most • Analysis of the time spent by customers within the store • Distribution of the time spent within the various areas of the store • Assessment of promotional campaigns and their effectiveness
These indicators help store managers in taking informed decisions on how to optimize the store layout and store management processes.
The same technology could find application in other domains (e.g. complex logistic services) where there is the need to collect high spatial-temporal resolution location data, to analyse them and to build advanced indoor location based services. The SME is a high-tech company specialized in exploiting the potential of modern mobile handset technologies and social networking platforms to provide innovative personalized services to individuals and communities. The SME core business expertise is in design and implementation, advanced data mining techniques, indoor location-based services, rich user profiling and much more.
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The company is looking for industrial partners interested in developing systems and applications based on indoor-localisation location technologies.
Advantages and Innovations Thanks to both combination of advanced indoor localization and location analytics and services, the solution is able to elaborate advanced Key Performance Indicators and visual analytics able to precisely analyze the indoor behavior of assets. In particular, compared to other competing technologies, the Italian SME is able to consistently build analytics over wide indoor areas, taking into account spatial constraints, and fine-grained sampling. This is a unique, yet required feature, for many different application domains that cannot be offered by other competing technologies.
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Secret Know-how
Profile Origin Other
Keywords
Technology 001002006 Computer Software 001002013 Information Technology/Informatics 001002025 Cloud Technologies
Market 002006006 Databases and on-line information services 002007014 Other industry specific
NACE J.63.1.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c. M.73.1.1 Advertising agencies M.73.2.0 Market research and public opinion polling
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs
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Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Restrict Dissemination to Specific Countries Albania,Republicof, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, BosniaandHerzegovina, Brazil,FederativeRepublicof, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India,Republicof, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,TheformerYugoslavRepublicof, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco,Kingdomof, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, SouthKorea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UnitedKingdom, USA,
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The company is looking for industrial partners, for technical cooperation agreement, in order to develop systems and indoor-localisation technologies for specific application. This includes partner willing to extend their existing portfolio of services with indoor-localisation based services, or partners willing to complement our current offer. Examples of interesting application domains include retail, healthcare, museums, security and risk management, staff management.
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Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Smart city: monitoring vehicular flow in roundabout through reliable software for vehicle tracking
Summary
An Italian engineering university, based in Milan, developed a software program, called Vehicle Tracking for Roundabout Analysis, to obtain paths and kinematic variables of vehicles inside a roundabout. Trajectories produced by the tracking system provide entry/exit matrix (E/E), vehicle trajectories, speed and acceleration profiles, vehicle classification. The research team is looking for an industrial partner, interested in licensing software and related know how, with technical cooperation.
Creation Date 16 April 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOIT20150413001
Details
Description A software program, called Vehicle Tracking for Roundabout Analysis (VeTRA), was developed by an Italian university to obtain paths, kinematic variables of vehicles inside a roundabout, and the entry/exit (E/E) demand matrix through video recording. In VeTRA, a model of the background is simulated so that the image areas corresponding to moving vehicles are derived by difference. As the generation of E/E matrices demands the independent tracking of each vehicle from the entry and exit sections of a roundabout, multiple Kalman filters have been used to integrate information with that resulting at each frame from background difference. Vehicles are also tracked when small occlusions are present in the scene (e.g., high vegetation in the central island, electricity poles, and vehicle intersections). VeTRA-computed trajectories are compared with the positions (accurate to within a few centimeters) measured by the Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS receiver, which is mounted on a probe vehicle. Software algorithms are highly reliable. The instrumentation used to collect and evaluate data consists of a vision system and a RTK-GPS system, both connected to a dedicated PC. The vision system provides information on vehicular flow through the processing of images recorded by the video camera (mounted on a fixed pole or a flying drone), whereas the RTK- GPS system produces data useful for calibrating and evaluating the vision system. Collected data require processing before use. In particular, images need conversion, undistortion and rectification, whereas RTK-GPS data need data conversion (for rover data) and synchronization between the base station and rover timestamps. A few issues confronted in VeTRA illustrate how robust and accurate the software is: changeable wind conditions, sudden changes in light conditions because passing clouds, occlusions caused by fixed objects (e.g., trees, poles) or moving vehicles, perspective deformation of the shape of moving objects significantly, and this has to be taken into account when performing data association. The key algorithm of the VeTRA tool is the tracking system which performs the following
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functions: (1) Adaptive background modeling and subtraction to detect moving objects in the scene; (2) Foreground identification through shadow and noise removal to give image areas representing vehicles (hereafter referred to as “blobs”); (3) Association of newly detected blobs with previously tracked vehicles; (4) Trajectory update for the tracked vehicles according to new information. All these activities rely on a proper model of the background that has to be sufficiently robust to contend with changes in light conditions and camera movement. In VeTRA, this is achieved by the adaptation mechanism, whereby each pixel is updated in the model by using a convex combination between its present value and the observed image. This updating mechanism is continuously performed in the areas of the image where no vehicles are present. Once the background model is available, vehicles can be extracted by simply subtracting the current frame and the background model. Pixels differing from the background by more than a given threshold (different for each pixel and derived from an estimate of the image noise for that pixel) are considered to be vehicles. Trajectories produced by the tracking system are then processed in order to provide entry/exit matrix, vehicle trajectories, speed and acceleration profiles, vehicle classification. Practical utility of VeTRA concerns capability of extracting (a large quantity of) data from images by a reasonable effort. The software is now at a prototypal stage and requires engineerisation to be practical for final user. The university team is looking for an industrial partner (e.g.: engineering company, software house) active in smart city projects and interested in acquisition or licensing VeTRA software and know how. Technical cooperation agreement is also welcome.
Advantages and Innovations The main feature of the software is that it allows the automatic computation of the main variables necessary to rank and evaluate a generic roundabout: the Entry/Exit (E/E) matrix with classification of vehicles (e.g., heavy, light and motorbikes), vehicle trajectories and vehicular speed diagrams along the paths inside the roundabout. Possible customers are civil engineering and software companies active in smart city projects, such as traffic analysis and road design.
Stage of Development Available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development The software is now at a prototypal stage and requires engineerisation to be practical for final user.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 001003003 Applications for Transport and Logistics
Market
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001006003 Other communications (not elsewhere classified) 002007001 Systems software
NACE J.63.9.9 Other information service activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 1863 Turnover >500M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation Yes Languages Spoken English Italian Client Country Italy
Partner Sought
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Type and Role of Partner Sought The university team is looking for an industrial partner interested in licensing of VeTRA software and related know how. Technical cooperation agreement is also considered. Type and Size of Partner Sought SME 11-50,>500 MNE,251-500,SME 51-250,>500 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Technical cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
CO2 capture technology
Summary
A research team from the university from Poland has developed a technology of regeneration of calcium sorbent which can be used for CO2 capturing. This technology can be sold or licensed to potential industry (production) partners. The research team is also interested in commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Creation Date 23 January 2015 Last Update 07 July 2015 Expiration Date 06 July 2016 Reference TOPL20150123003
Details
Description Research team from Polish technical university offers technology of CO2 capturing during the process of regeneration of calcium sorbent. A two stage process of calcium sorbent regeneration with the use of specific amounts of gasses rich with CO2 as well as water and vapour is able to absorb huge amounts of CO2. This technology has significant industrial potential in limitation of CO2 emission during various production activities. Also this technology is proved to be almost three times more efficient than currently used techniques concerning regeneration of calcium sorbent for CO2 capture.
Advantages and Innovations The main advantages of the technology: -regeneration of calcium sorbent with the use of water or vapour, -possibility to use CO2 (gas) for the regeneration of calcium sorbent, -almost three times more efficient (amount of CO2 captured by regenerated sorben) compared to existing technologies - the inalterability of the capture of CO2 in the presence of a large content of sulphur in gas. This feature is rare in the competitive MEA method.
Stage of Development Prototype available for demonstration
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
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Keywords
Technology 004009 Carbon capture and energy
Market 006014 Energy Storage
NACE M.74.9.0 Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Creative Industries
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken
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English Client Country Poland
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Potential partners interested to buying this technology are sought. Also partners interested to further develop the technology are welcome for cooperation. The potential partner should have an experience in CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) technology. Type and Size of Partner Sought Inventor,R&D Institution,251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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Technology Offer
Material for local wounds healing based on biodegradable nanofibers
Summary
A Czech university has developed nanofiber material for local wounds healing based on biodegradable nanofibers. The material gradually degrades and bioactive agents bound to it are liberated just in affected spot. The material is also biocompatible, and non-toxic. The university is looking for partners interested in research cooperation agreement.
Creation Date 01 June 2015 Last Update 15 July 2015 Expiration Date 14 July 2016 Reference TOCZ20150601001
Details
Description A Czech university has developed a special, nano-based material, used in human and veterinary medicine to heal wounds. It is manufactured by way of electrospinning the sol-gel. Solution is thermally stabilized under specific conditions that ensure easy biodegradability in the future.
High specific surface of the nanofibers (tens of m2/g) allows to bind much more of the bioactive substance than in case of traditional materials that are currently used in medicine.
The novel material is biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic. As for biodegradation, it was tested in vitro in certain types of mocked human liquids.
The tests proved quick and easy degradation of the novel material. By way of gradual degradation it is possible to control release of therapeutic agents that are placed on the material.
Tests, carried out by certified independent lab for cytotoxicity, skin irritation and chromosomal aberration has confirmed that the material is non-toxic. In all the mentioned tests the results were comparable with results of the negative control.
Viability of tested cell lines has surpassed 95%, so the material was marked as “material without provable toxic effect”.
Bioactive substances that are bound the material are quantified by way of spectrophotometric methods and also by HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography).
Tests of the kinetics of releasing therapeutic substances (e.g. antibiotics) are in plans.
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Scientists are looking for partners interested in further research and development.
Advantages and Innovations • Nanofibers have capabilities to imitate structures of the real tissue – this leads to better adhesion and prolilferation of the cell • Chemical (anorganic, SiO2) nature of the material ensures inertness of the material towards a human organism • Nanofibers have a very good porosity except for substances of certain molecular weight while permeability is ensured in both cases. The material also inhibits bacteria to infect damaged skin • In comparison to commonly used materials, the nanofibers have notably larger specific surface and therefore they allow binding of much higher number of molecules of active ingredient. • Biodegradability of the material is manageable so the bound active ingredient can be released locally as needed • As the novel material is applied locally then the organism is not stressed as in the case when therapeutic agents is provided.
Stage of Development Field tested/evaluated
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Material is now in pre-clinical tests´ phase (in vitro a in vivo – lab animals)
IPR Status Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status Patent granted in the Czech Republic, PCT application is submitted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering 006001016 Pharmaceutical Products / Drugs 006001026 Medical Biomaterials 006004 Micro- and Nanotechnology related to Biological sciences
Market 005002004 Drug delivery and other equipment (including kidney dialysis machines)
NACE Q.86.2.1 General medical practice activities Q.86.9.0 Other human health activities
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry 250-499 Year Established 1953 Turnover 1 - 10M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country Czech Republic
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The university seeks partner for further research and cooperation.
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Type and Size of Partner Sought University Type of Partnership Considered Research cooperation agreement
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Technology Offer
Laser system for less traumatic surgery
Summary
Small Russian innovative company is developing the surgical instrument of next generation that is two-wave laser system, which technical parameters make possible to perform bloodless surgical operations on soft, bone and cartilage without signs of their thermal damage. The company is looking for partners for technical cooperation and joint venture agreements.
Creation Date 07 May 2015 Last Update 13 July 2015 Expiration Date 12 July 2016 Reference TORU20150507001
Details
Description Intraoperative bleeding is one of the most dangerous complications in surgical practice, sometimes it leads to death in a short time. In order to achieve intraoperative hemostasis electrosurgical instruments, ultrasonic, plasma and laser scalpels are used now in surgery. Despite apparent diversity of tools, there is one principle of bleeding stop which is thermal coagulation of biofabrics. Thermal coagulation of biofabrics is the process of denaturation of the protein molecules, deferred or immediate tissue necrosis. The use of lasers in surgery is based on the effect of the absorption of laser energy directly by water, or indirectly through chromophores of biofabrics. Laser radiation of near-infrared spectrum (0.9 - 2.1 μm) is poorly absorbed by water and fabric chromophores, as a result is the deep thermal damage to biofabric. CO2 laser radiation mid-IR spectrum (10.6 μm) is absorbed by water well but the laser cannot operate in a pulsed mode, which does not allow realizing high peak power per pulse, so necessary for the surgery. Small Russian innovative company is developing the next generation of surgical instrument. It is two-wave laser system, which technical parameters make possible to perform bloodless surgical operations on soft, bone and cartilage without signs of their thermal damage. The developed laser system consists of two lasers: 1) diode-pumped Er: YAG laser provides pulse duration of 1 ms and a peak power up to 50 kW, the wavelength of 2940 nm has a maximum in the absorption spectrum of water, the incision or removal of tissue is based on the physical effect of the cold thermal ablation without damaging it. 2) Laser diode module of 405 ± 10 nm provides a pulse duration of 100 ns and a peak power up to 20 kW, the wavelength range of 405 ± 10 nm in the absorption spectrum of water is in the "spectral window" selectively and intensively as possible is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, affecting the blood vessels prevents bleeding (selective photothermolysis). The main purpose of the laser system is rendering of high-tech medical care: high-precision surgical operations on the brain, heart, parenchymatous organs (including transplantation), as well as bone and cartilage. Company is looking for the industrial manufacturing enterprises producing equipment for high-
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tech medicine interested in technical cooperation and strategic partnership.
Advantages and Innovations Innovative aspect consists in simultaneous impact of radiation energy of two lasers on biofabrics. This allows getting efficient bloodless incision or evaporation of pathological tissue without thermal damage. Advantages: - High level of surgical safety; - Incision of soft, bone and cartilage tissue up to 5 microns; - Radiation energy does not cause thermal damage to tissue; - Bleeding is completely absent during the operation; - No risk of HIV infection, hepatitis and other diseases; - Operating time shortens in half; - Postoperative period is without complications and pain; - Rehabilitation period is reduced three times; - There is no scar tissue on the incision; - Low cost for this class of laser system.
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development An information search was conducted (analysis of medical laser systems market, analysis of market size), patent researches were made and patents were applied for, technical task and medical and technical requirements were developed, general concept of the surgical laser system was designed, the necessary conditions for implementation of the project were created. They are laboratories including clean rooms of 1000 class for work with heterostructures. The equipment and instruments were bought and the research group was formed.
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Profile Origin National R&D programme
Keywords
Technology 006001004 Cytology, Cancerology, Oncology 006001014 Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering
Market 006001004 Chemicals and materials
NACE C.32.5.0 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
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Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Healthcare
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 2012 Turnover <1M Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Russian Client Country Russia
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought Industrial and research organizations Medical equipment manufacturer, organization conducting research in the field of low-traumatic
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surgery Implementation of technology
Type and Size of Partner Sought R&D Institution,251-500,SME 51-250 Type of Partnership Considered Technical cooperation agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Eco-friendly manhole covers and grating system made of high-strength plastic material
Summary
The South Korea based SME manufacturing polymer based grating system and manhole covers with patented technology is looking for local partners in the construction sector. The company mainly considers offering licensing, manufacturing agreement, or joint venture agreement; however they are open for other types of partnerships upon discussion.
Creation Date 01 July 2015 Last Update 06 July 2015 Expiration Date 05 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150701001
Details
Description The company was founded in 1994 in South Korea and has become one of main suppliers of a wide range of manhole covers and grating system.
The company manufactures high-strength plastic based manhole covers and grating system that are developed by the patented technology.
The technology enables sustainable construction as the material is recyclable and makes product life cycle longer.
The market has been growing as polymer based manhole covers and grates can be replacements for (or possible alternatives to) conventional cast iron or steel products.
Core benefits can be identified as follows; - Non-rusting - Freedom from corrosion - Freedom from Theft (as they are not attractive to thieves who often target metal covers for their scrap value.
In addition, the patented actuator also allows the fluids flowing only in the right direction, avoiding the mud from the sewage and the appearance of insects.
The company is considering offering licensing, manufacturing agreement or joint venture agreement; however, they are open for other types of partnership upon discussion.
Advantages and Innovations
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1) Enables sustainable construction - materials can be recycled 2) Lightweight - easy to transport 3) Automated locking system - opens and closes gates automatically 4) Freedom from corrosion, theft, and abrasion 5) Price - the price is more competitive than conventional metallic products 6) Ease in maintenance and installation - more efficient than cast iron or steel grates and manhole covers 7) Various in colors - grates come in different colors that create better urban appearance in an aesthetic way 8) Design and form can be customized to meet internatoinal standards
Stage of Development Already on the market
IPR Status Patents granted
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 002006014 Construction engineering (design, simulation) 002006016 Materials, components and systems for construction
Market 009007007 Engineering and consulting services related to construction 009007008 Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems 009007009 Construction companies
NACE F.41.1.0 Development of building projects F.42.1.1 Construction of roads and motorways F.42.9.9 Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. F.43.2.9 Other construction installation
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email
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Dissemination
Send to Sector Group Sustainable Construction
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile Industry SME <= 10 Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought - Potential partners should be actively engaged in the country's construction sector.
- Potential partners are preferred to be involved in public bodies and governmental departments.
- Potential partners are expected share relevant information with the Korean company regarding safety/quality certificates and EU regulations.
- Joint venture, licensing, manufacturing agreement are considered as a type of partnership, however other types of partnership are possible upon negotiation.
Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Manufacturing agreement Joint venture agreement
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Technology Offer
Innovative method for treatment of allergy and inflammation
Summary
A university from South Korea has developed a therapeutic method for treatment of allergies and inflammatory conditions. The outcome of the technology is to inhibit a factor that causes allergic inflammation. The technology can be expected to be used for first-in-class drugs in relevant areas, e.g., pharmaceuticals, medicines, drugs, etc. The university is looking for partners who are interested in joint R&D with the object of commercialization of the technology.
Creation Date 14 May 2015 Last Update 14 July 2015 Expiration Date 13 July 2016 Reference TOKR20150514002
Details
Description A university from South Korea has developed therapeutic method that inhibits histamine- releasing factor (HRF).
Histamine Releasing Factor (HRF) is a type of protein and known as a factor that causes late- phase allergic inflammation.
The research team has found that active form of HRF has a cytokine activity that mediates allergic reaction for the first time in the world.
Based on this finding, the research team has developed a novel anti-allergic compounds using the combinatorial library of peptidomimetics.
The drug target and compounds are expected to be applied on drugs or medicines for treatment and cure of allergies and related inflammatory conditions.
Partners can take the advantageous position as there is a chance of launching FIRST-IN- CLASS drugs in the market.
The university is looking for partners, especially pharmaceutical companies, who are interested in joint R&D and performing clinical trials with the mutual object of commercialization of the technology.
Advantages and Innovations [Innovations] - Inhibits histamine-releasing factor (HRF)
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- Reduces inflammatory cytokine secretion greatly - Relieved inflammation and symptoms of allergy (in animal models)
[Advantages] - Partners can take the advantageous position as there is a chance of launching first-in-class drugs in the market
[Application] - Allergy treatment - Allergic inflammation treatment/cure
Stage of Development Under development/lab tested
Comments Regarding Stage of Development Current Stage of Development : Technology Development (in terms of Technology Readiness Level, 4 out of 9)
IPR Status Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comment Regarding IPR status - The invention is a result of combining the research teams’ various original patent technology which are granted in US, Japan, and Europe.
Profile Origin Private (in-house) research
Keywords
Technology 006001003 Clinical Research, Trials 006001004 Cytology, Cancerology, Oncology
Market 005006010 Allergy research
NACE Q.86.2.1 General medical practice activities
Network Contact
Issuing Partner PECS-BARANYAI KERESKEDELMI ES IPARKAMARA
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Contact Person Enterprise Europe Network Hungary Pecs Email [email protected]
Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile University Year Established 0 Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation No. Languages Spoken English Client Country South Korea
Partner Sought
Type and Role of Partner Sought The university is looking for pharmaceutical companies which are interested in joint R&D or Licensing
The partner should be able to support performing clinical trials with the mutual object of commercialization of the technology successfully. Type of Partnership Considered License agreement Research cooperation agreement
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