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Background
We are looking for innovative and effective solutions to kill or repel crawling insects (ants, cockroaches, bed bugs) within home environments.
While we have a preference for solutions closer to market readiness, other technologies that are still in the development phase, including those emerging from startups, patented innovations, or research findings from universities and institutes, will also be considered.
What we're looking for
We are seeking solutions to kill or repel crawling insects, such as ants, cockroaches, and bed bugs.
Other biological and chemical solutions (growth regulators, gel baits, etc.)
Our must-have requirements are:
Solutions must have validation data on efficacy against crawling insects and safety for users
Our nice-to-have's are:
In-market solutions
Solutions that are FIFRA-compliant or have been approved under a similar set of standards
Acceptable technology readiness levels (TRL):
Levels 4-9
What we can offer you
Eligible partnership models:
Co-development
Supply/purchase
Licensing
Material transfer
Sponsored research
Benefits:
Sponsored Research
Funding is proposal-dependent starting with proof-of-concept, typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for a 6-month length project with the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities
Tools and Technologies
Expertise in scaling the novel technology and initial consumer evaluation.
Who we are
At P&G, innovation is what we do best. We love finding solutions to problems. With the heart of a start-up and the resources of a global corporation, we are always looking for ways to reinvent every aspect of our business. As we innovate, we find inspiration in people - their needs, values, desires, and passions. The people of P&G R&D know that collaboration is key to unlocking visionary thinking. Our experts seamlessly work together with our external partners in the pursuit of the new, the next, the impossible.