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Challenges, Scouting Requests, Contests, Crowdselling
Below is a list of current disclosable Challenges and Scouting requests at IdeaConnection as well as Contests you can enter and Crowdselling opportunities. The majority of IdeaConnection's work is solving confidential R&D challenges. To receive invitations to solve confidential challenges sign up here.Innovation Contests
Syngenta AI Challenge
Prior Art Citation Search
Evidence for Western Corn Rootworm Control by Oral Delivery (Feeding) of Double-Stranded RNA (dsRNA)
The Seeker is looking for any non-patent literature such as presentations, posters, proceedings, literature, proposals, reports; or patents or patent applications, etc. publicly disclosed prior to April 9, 2004 that provides evidence demonstrating insect morbidity or mortality from oral delivery of double-stranded RNA targeting an essential gene in Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera).$12,500 for each accepted citation.
Use of Inhibitory RNA in Combination with another Pesticide for Pest Control
The Seeker is looking for any non-patent literature, presentations, posters, proceedings, literature, proposals, reports, patents or patent applications, etc. publically disclosed prior to April 9, 2004 to challenge the novelty, inventiveness, or obviousness of specific concepts and methods in controlling Western corn rootworm.$12,500 for each accepted citation.
Latest Crowdselling Opportunities
Inventions
Swimming Earplugs
Swimming Earplugs are designed to keep water out of the ear while swimming and can be implemented as an upgrade to the already established swimming goggles with the earplug attachments to the side.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Flower Fortress
The Flower Fortress is a novel, circular pot-stand that prevents snails and slugs from reaching potted plants and succulents. Does not harm the creatures and is safe for pets and children.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Change the Sound Path
Change the path of the sound waves from your mobile phone so they are focused on you instead of bothering the people around you.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
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Patents
Method for Linking Insurance Policies
By linking health insurance with life insurance, etc., a new type of insurance product can yield a win-win-win situation for the insurance company, the physician and the insured individual.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Mobile Phone Deterrent
If the driver has an active phone within the range of the sensor an alarm is activated to warn the driver to put away his/her phone, and vehicle hazard lights are activated.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
Wireless Electric Valve for Automatic Closing and Opening of Main Fluid Pipe
Prevents flooding water and other fluid damages in private/residential houses, business buildings / utility / security alarm systems etc.[PURCHASE DETAILS HERE]
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Confidential Challenges
Solve Problems for Pay