2. NineSigma Request # 67677 Technologies for Isolating Albumin from Aqueous Solution Page 2
ANTICIPATED APPROACHES RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST
Anticipated approaches include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following:
NON-CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE
Ion-exchange resins
By submitting a Response you represent that the
Albumin-specific affinity ligands Response does not and will not be deemed to contain
Alginic acid solidification any confidential information of any kind whatsoever.
Other polysaccharide thickeners
Your Response should be an executive summary (about
(carrageenan, pectin, guar gum, etc.) 3 pages). The Response should briefly describe the
technical approach and provide information on
APPROACHES NOT OF INTEREST technology performance, background, and description of
the responding team and their related experience. A
The following approaches will not be considered: Response Template is available from our website.
Ultrafiltration, molecular sieves, etc.
By submitting a Response, you acknowledge that
ANTICIPATED COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS NineSigma’s client reserves the sole and absolute right
and discretion to select for award all, some, or none of
Anticipated researchers or organizations for the Responses received for this announcement.
collaboration include, but are not necessarily NineSigma’s client also may choose to select only
limited to, the following: specific tasks within a proposal for award. NineSigma's
client has the sole and absolute discretion to determine
Researchers who have purification all award amounts.
technologies for human serum albumin
Researchers who have developed resin
materials using alginic acid RESPONSE EVALUATION
Engineers who have used alginic acid for NineSigma’s client will evaluate the Response using the
purposes such as sludge or biomass following criteria:
processing
Overall scientific and technical merit of the
ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASES OR PROJECT PLAN proposed approach
Approach to proof of concept or performance
The client will review proposals and key Potential for proprietary position (i.e., is the
publications. They may ask clarifying questions technology novel or protectable)
before selecting suitable candidates for Economic potential of concept
collaboration. Once candidates are selected, the Respondent’s capabilities and related experience
Realism of the proposed plan and cost estimates
client will execute non-disclosure agreements
(NDA) if necessary, seek further information The client will contact respondents with highly
disclosure, and discuss possible development responsive proposals for next steps.
approaches.
Once the best candidates will be selected, the
client will execute contracts or joint development
agreements with partners and proceed to verify the
proposed technology.
Specifics of the collaboration will be negotiated
between the parties concerned.
ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL
Responses should use the following template
(https://www.myninesigma.com/sites/public/_layout
s/ProposalTemplates/Response_Template_67677.
doc) and include the following items:
Overview of the proposed technology
Development status
Development plan
Overview of the organization and prior results
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