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With mounting concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of conventional chemical pesticides, there is a noticeable shift towards biological alternatives. This trend is fueled by a global demand for sustainable agricultural practices and safer, more environmentally-friendly produce. However, a significant challenge persists: the comparatively lower efficacy of biological pesticides. This technology addresses the challenge of low efficacy in biological pesticides, often caused by environmental factors such as heat, UV exposure, and runoffs, especially prevalent in tropical regions. It utilises plant-derived, biodegradable materials to encapsulate the biological pesticides, protecting them from environmental factors, thereby extending their residual treatment effect and reducing usage volumes and re-application frequencies.  Plant-derived, biodegradable encapsulation material Compatible with commercialised biological pesticides (e.g., bacillus thuringiensis) Simple, one-step encapsulation process completed within 15 minutes using existing mixing apparatus Compatible with existing application equipment such as backpack sprayers and drones Imparts rainfastness within 1 hour Sustains residual effect for up to 3 months per treatment The technology demonstrates versatility, with potential applicability in tackling an array of agricultural challenges such as diseases, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies. It is also applicable for commercialised insecticides such as chlorantraniliprole and imidacloprid. Tailored to address challenges specific to tropical agriculture Enhances efficacy of biological pesticides Reduces biological pesticide consumption Lowers re-application frequencies, minimising costs and labor requirements agriculture, agritech, agrifood tech, agrifoodtech, food security, climate change, encapsulation, agrochemical, crop care, crop protection, herbicide, insecticide, fertiliser, fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, bagworm, delivery technology, precision delivery, delivery, farming solution, foliar spray, biologicals, bacillus, bio, bio-based, bacteria, fungi Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Additives, Bio-based, Sustainability, Food Security

With the increasing number of at-risk pregnancies and the limitation of the care delivery system, it becomes urgent to find a reliable solution that addresses technology, cost and care delivery challenges. Forging new frontiers in pregnancy care, the technology provider has developed a solution comprising a comprehensive remote monitoring suite for obstetrics care. The technology is a turnkey and modular virtual maternity care solution that enables the digitalization of existing antenatal and postnatal protocols. The technology allows the care team to deliver risk-specific care to pregnant mothers in the comfort of their homes through a patient mobile app and an array of connected monitoring devices, including a proprietary home use fetal and maternal monitor. The technology provider is looking to engage relevant stakeholders for collaboration to support their research projects and their global commercialization journey. The technology is a unique and comprehensive remote monitoring suite for obstetrics using novel sensors and algorithms to offer clinical-grade, self-monitoring of fetal and maternal heart rates, and contractions to improve access to care for expectant women. The technology comprises the combination of a proprietary fetal monitor with a mobile application that offers customizable questionnaires and is connected to BP monitors and glucometers. Clinicians can gain essential insights into the health status of the mother and foetus while offering expectant women quality care at the comfort of their homes. This also provides more convenience and better information about their pregnancy. The technology delivers multiple benefits to stakeholders such as: New sensing technology for the foetus that eliminates subjectivity in standard technology (CTG) while providing higher resolution data to detect early signs of pregnancy complications A holistic and protocol-driven remote monitoring platform that offers comprehensive features has been essential for clinicians as women across the risk spectrum can now be monitored remotely Easy to use platform offering greater usability and deployment capabilities A cost-effective maternity care to streamline the maternity care process This technology can be applied in Women and Baby’s Health for: Connected Prenatal and post-natal care Fetal medicine Powering Decentralized Clinical trials The maternity system can provide data-driven care to improve maternity outcomes and minimize the risk of complications while reducing the cost of care. Further, the technology is patient-centric where it empowers expectant women with easy-to-use tools to access convenient, engaging and personalized care. Telehealth, medical device, digital health Healthcare, Medical Devices, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging

With the advent of the intelligent era, data has become the core asset of enterprises. Simultaneously, remote work and multi-branch collaboration have emerged as new work modes. Many enterprises urgently need a cybersecurity solution that can ensure data security and improve work efficiency to deliver quality services and enhance competitiveness. Traditional enterprise security measures impose various restrictions on employees’ use of software and hardware and limit access to third-party partners, such as prohibiting access to personal computers and requiring the installation of multiple access endpoints. These restrictions generate several problems to the enterprises, such as complex usage, inadequate security defense capabilities, and high operating costs. To address these issues, the technology owner has launched an innovative enterprise security browser designed to solve security challenges in remote work and multi-location collaboration while optimizing the employee working experience. This enterprise security browser features a lightweight design, is easy to install, and seamlessly integrates into employee workflows without requiring modifications to existing software and hardware. Additionally, it employs a series of dynamic security strategies to enable find grain control over data leakage and user privacy protection, achieving effective and intelligent enterprise data security management. The technology owner is actively seeking partnership with companies with multiple employee identities in the financial and internet sectors, to co-develop and deploy this innovative enterprise security browser. Such collaboration will enable both parties to push the frontiers of data security and offering robust support for the digital transformation of enterprises. This innovative browser, built on Chromium and deeply integrated with a zero-trust safety classifier, prioritizes both safety and efficiency, significantly improving the user experience and employee performance and enhancing the data security protection loop in multiple enterprise scenarios. Reliable Access: dynamically secures enterprise access from multiple dimensions such as access, identity, device, access, and data, ensuring comprehensive security Data Desensitization: utilise identity-based data access control and granular data desensitization to prevent data leakage through techniques such as character masking and sensitive content blocking, realising a personalized display for different users Behavior Management: control behaviors such as anti-copying, anti-printing, and anti-screenshot, migrating the risk of information leakage by ensuring files not landing on local hard drives Security Visibility: offers comprehensive logging and auditing of user access, behaviors, and threat alarms, facilitating easy traceability and thorough auditing Perfect Experience: requires no hardware for rapid deployment and hassle-free replacement. Maintains a familiar interface for a seamless transition, low learning curve, and high efficiency The technology owner leverages zero-trust security concept to offer comprehensive security management, making it ideal for sectors like finance, e-commerce, and manufacturing that require remote work and multiple branch operations, as well as industries that requires robust data security. Potential application scenarios include: Third-Party Secure Collaboration: guarantee secure data access for industry chain collaborators Remote Secure Access: ensure safe access from anywhere, supporting hybrid work modes IE Restriction Management: transition from IE to a dual-core browser, enabling access to IE-restricted sites Data Leakage Protection: multiple desensitization templates and security controls VDI Replacement: a cost-effective and low-maintenance alternative to VDI VPN Enhancement: by replacing with a more secure browser-based solution Identity access security: continuous verification and precise access control Whole-link data security: automated desensitization, encryption and behavior controls Dynamic verification and defense: adapts security based on behavior analysis Cost-effective: low-cost, easy installation and user-friendly Data security, Remote Work, Cyber Security Infocomm, Security & Privacy, Enterprise & Productivity

Platinum group metals (PGMs) are critical raw materials essential in diverse industries, including automotive catalytic converters, jewelry, glassware, petrochemical refining, electronics, and healthcare sectors like pharmaceuticals and dental implants. Primarily sourced through the mining of PGM ores, they constitute about 70% of the global PGM supply, with South Africa and Russia accounting for 85% of this production. This concentration in supply can lead to price gouging and market monopoly. Recycling PGMs from waste not only mitigates the supply shortfall but also reduces environmental impacts compared to mining. However, conventional recycling methods are energy-intensive, requiring temperatures around 1500°C, and involve costly downstream processing to treat waste. Furthermore, the high processing temperatures result in high-value raw materials being burnt and releasing harmful toxins. The technology owner has developed a novel biorecovery method that incorporates and modifies a series of biochemical and biological processes into a streamlined 3-stage process as opposed to the multi-tiered stages of current conventional methods used in industry. It offers the following advantages over the competition: Energy Efficiency: consumes 6x less energy than traditional methods Cost Effective: 3x cheaper in operation cost High Yield: capable of recovering multiple PGM simultaneously with high yield even from low-grade waste Sustainability: support company decarbonization goals by offering a truly green and sustainable recycling manner for spent catalyst The core process and specifications of the technology are summarised as follows: Statistically-Optimised Ultrasonication: as a key pretreatment step, this sonication method effectively removes all undesirable metals from waste, isolating PGM-rich materials, called the PGM-preconcentrated stream, enhancing the efficiency of subsequent steps. Bioextraction Technique: secondly, utilise a novel and unique bioextraction technique to extract PGMs from waste with high efficiency (i.e., 99% recycling rate per cycle for rhodium (Rh), 92-95% per cycle recycling rate for platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd)). It can be employed at a commercial scale without compromising yield. Bioreduction, Bioaccumulation, and Bioprecipitation: a combination of these improved biological processes are used in the third step to produce PGM into powder form which further undergoes separation and purification to produce high-purity PGM products. This technology is ideal for industries that are interested to recycle their spent catalysts. The potential applications are as follows: Catalyst manufacturers Precious metal recycling companies Electronics and lithium ion battery (LIB) manufacturers Waste management companies Modular design: reduced logistics costs and downtime Lower cost (CAPEX & OPEX) compared to existing technologies Superior recovery rate: even for low-grade wastes  Sustainable and efficient recycling: offer significant step towards decarbonisation in industrial practices Biorecycling, Platinum group metals, Low carbon emission, Decarbonisation, Clean technology, Circular economy Chemicals, Catalysts, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Biological & Chemical Treatment, Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Circular Economy

The core technology is of a formulation that is an effective natural water based iodine multi-pathogenic solution that is designed to destroy various pathogens quickly. Although, the active ingredients are present at low levels, this formulation has been successfully demonstrated to provide protection and is registered for use as a chemical disinfectant.  The IP involves the creation of a formulation that is novel in having a different and versatile broad spectrum ability to destroys different pathogens and their accompanying cellular survival structures simultaneously and quickly. It functions using diverse mechanisms of action via oxidative and complexation reactions. Additionally, multiple prongs of attack leave little time to mount or develop resistance mechanisms, potentially hindering chances of resistant strains emerging.  It is anticipated that it would be widely used in a variety of settings for personal care and health care applications. Users to date have reported its successful application on a wide range of use cases e.g. for oral use, skin care, wound healing and as disinfectants. The technology owners are seeking partners to carry out test-bedding the various consumer claims in clinical trials, as well as carry as R&D collaboration to further explore new applications. They are also seeking partners who would be able to quickly manufacture and distribute our formulation. The active ingredients are naturally derived and are present at extremely low concentrations (following UN food safety guidelines). Safe and non-toxic, with ingredients that are largely not alien to the human body. The formulation effective targets various types of pathogens simultaneously ,using different mechanisms depending on the pathogenic species involved. It causes severe oxidative damage to chemical structures on various pathogens, affects multiple target structures within micro-organism eg enzymes, membranes, other essential cellular survival components simultaneously.  The potential applications are in the realm of personal care and general healthcare. The technology is registered for use as a chemical disinfectant for oral use and consumers have reported other off-label uses for different ailments notably non-exhaustive such as: Quickly alleviating symptoms of coughs, sore throats, colds Cleans, disinfect wounds, cuts, abrasion Promote wound healing by preventing infections eg burns, deep wounds, leaving minimal scarring and thus allowing the skin to be restored to its natural smoothness and texture Topical applications on skin e.g. eczema, acne (reduces bacterial infections quickly, leaving minimal or no scarring Dental application: mouth odors control and mouth ulcers Effective smell removal eg fishy, putrid odours  The unique value proposition of our formulation is that it has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti- fungal properties. It is able to confer anti-inflammatory effects thus allowing the body’s immune system to act effectively allowing its natural healing process to take place. During the recent pandemic, consumers have shared anecdotal evidence for its rapid and successful use on both a host of different gram positive and gram negative bacteria and on various strains of the Covid-19 virus. The fast speed of these reactions to destroy and disrupt the structures of pathogens severely as well as its accompanying survival structures creates hostile/challenging environment for survival and resistance. These multiple prongs of attack (unlike antibiotics tend to target specific biochemical pathways or biological structure) leave little time to mount or develop resistance mechanisms, hindering chances of resistant strains emerging. The formulation is eco-friendly and naturally biodegradable which allows for its use in emergency water disinfection andi is least harmful to aquatic life and ecosystems. Generally it would be expected to more cost effective compared to other types of disinfection methods as we require smaller amounts of final product and use inexpensive raw materials for the formulation.  broad spectrum, rapid action, iodine, safe and non-toxic solution, halal friendly disinfectant, anti-pathogenic Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Life Sciences, Biotech Research Reagents & Tools, Chemicals, Organic

Many vascular procedures such as central venous catheter insertion, dialysis catheter insertion, arterial angiograms, etc requires a skilled personnel to complete the task. A fistula used for example, in haemodialysis, is a direct connection of an artery to a vein. Once the fistula is created it is a natural part of the body. When the fistula properly matures, it provides an access with good blood flow that can last for decades. The gold-standard for access is an AV fistula. The success of an AV fistula procedure and vascular cannulation procedures depend on the skill of the medical professional. Potential difficulties during the procedure include: Multiple venepunctures attempts before successful cannulation Accidental puncture of the front vessel wall due to deep insertion Accidental puncture of the opposite side of the vessel wall while inserting the needle further upstream Inadvertent punction of the opposing vessels. Endovascular surgeons, therefore, need an improved device for penetrating the vessel wall during cannulation procedure. This technology is of a smart needle which can reliably gauge the intravascular position of distal end of the needle and detect vessel wall penetration. The device protects against needlestick accidents and accidental back walling of fistula wall.​ It avoids accidental puncturing of the opposing vessel wall and prevents accidental back-walling during the cannulation procedure by automatically deploying a smart sensing stylet after successful needle puncture of vessel wall. The technology owner is seeking for medical device manufacturers, clinical collaborators, and independent dialysis centres to conduct first-in-human studies. The proposed smart vessel wall penetration detection system consists of a spring actuated smart sensing stylet to prevent accidental back walling of the fistula wall during cannulation, and a flashback chamber to gauge the intravascular position of the needle during puncture. The trigger engages the said stylet, during the cannulation process to shield/retracting and expose/release the needle respectively. Two haemostasis valves are incorporated into the device: one located at the trigger housing to prevent blood leakage into said trigger; the other in the catheter housing to reduce and prevent blood leakage during needle removal. Both needle and said stylet will be removed from the device while retaining the flexible catheter tube inside the fistula to proceed with the dialysis session In summary, the proposed system has these key features: Smart sensing stylet is in extended mode prior to use to protect user from accidental needlestick compared to conventional fistula needles. Sensing means (flashback chamber) to gauge the intravascular position of the distal end of the needle. Spring actuated trigger that conceals smart stylet to enable puncture of fistula wall followed by automatic propulsion of said stylet upon release of trigger. Removable needle and said stylet to provide a safer and more comfortable dialysis session.  This technology can be applied to endovascular procedures such as AV fistula cannulation, central venous catheter insertion, dialysis catheter insertion, arterial angiogram. The global A.V. Fistula Needles market size alone was valued at USD 191.4 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 312.9 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 7.3% during review period. The growing worldwide incidence of End Stage Renal disease is expected to drive the demand for dialysis treatment, and thereby the need for safer, smarter AV Fistula needles. Globally, it is expected that around 2 million people are affected with ESRD each year (Source: USRDS Annual Data Report (2021). The global hemodialysis market in terms of revenue was estimated to be $76.9Bn in 2021 and is poised to reach $105.1Bn in 2026 with a CAGR if 6.4%. APAC markets such as China, India, Japan and Singapore are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in the hemodialysis market. Taiwan and Malaysia have the highest incidence of ESRD in 45-65 and > 75 age group as per US Renal Data System (2020 Annual Report) A smart needle that enables physicians have better control of the cannulation procedure and gauge the intravascular position of the distal end of the needle. Provide safer cannulation procedure to patients by preventing accidental punctures and back-walling of vascular vessels Provide a more effective fistula cannulation by avoiding puncture complications, which enables patients to have a more comfortable dialysis session smart fistula, smart needle Healthcare, Medical Devices

We have developed a variety of keratin templates for the healthcare sector namely sponges as tissue fillers, gels for wound healing, sutures and films as cell carriers. These keratin templates can be derived from keratinous wastes such as human hair and chicken feathers, which currently do not have significant commercial value and contribute to environmental pollution through disposal via incineration or landfills. Our technology involves the extraction of keratins from the organic waste streams mentioned, and fabricating various forms using solubilized keratins as the raw material. These materials have been shown to be cell compatible and evoke minimal host tissue response in animal studies. The templates we have developed represent a new class of alternative biomaterials which are functional and sustainable.  Keratin templates, derived from hair and feathers, exhibit a remarkable capability to tailor their mechanical properties, making them highly adaptable for various biomedical applications. These templates serve as promising scaffolds due to their tunable nature, allowing for the creation of structures with desired mechanical characteristics, crucial for supporting tissue regeneration and repair. In vitro studies have demonstrated the efficacy of these keratin templates by revealing robust cell proliferation and metabolic activity. Such findings underscore their compatibility with biological systems, indicating their potential for promoting tissue growth and regeneration. Furthermore, in vivo studies have provided encouraging results, showing no signs of acute inflammation and minimal host tissue response upon implantation. This suggests the biocompatibility of keratin templates, which is essential for their successful integration into living organisms. Moreover, the biodegradability of keratin templates enhances their appeal for biomedical applications, ensuring that they degrade naturally over time without causing harm or leaving behind residue. Overall, the versatility, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of keratin templates derived from hair and feathers make them promising candidates for a wide range of biomedical applications, offering hope for advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine Sponges as tissue fillers : These sponges are flexible, stable and degrade slowly through enzymatic digestion, hence making them suitable for use as tissue fillers. Gels for wound healing: These gels are stable and have a gradient structure which mimics the native skin structure. Antimicrobial elements can be incorporated, enhancing their suitability for wound healing applications. Fibers as sutures: These fibers are flexible, stable and degradable over time in vivo, hence making them an alternative absorbable suture that is made from renewal and sustainable raw materials. Films as cell carriers: These films are cell compatible and can be surface functionalized to enhance cell response. These materials provide a significant waste valorisation potential, and have been shown to be cell compatible and evoke minimal host tissue response in animal studies. They have excellent biological properties of keratins which makes it suitable for several biomedical applications. The technology provider is able  to produce a variety of keratin templates which can be produced for various application.  circular economy, biocompatible, biodegradable, sponges, gels, fibres, films, keratin Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Life Sciences, Industrial Biotech Methods & Processes, Sustainability, Circular Economy

Cutting-edge researchers are developing mobile robots that can engage with individuals in ever-changing surroundings, where constant physical interaction occurs with people and the environment. The design of robots for physical Human-Robot Interaction is an exceptionally demanding task, as it necessitates the incorporation of highly responsive and self-aware movement, strong torque capabilities, and agility, all while ensuring dependable and safe operation. The robotic actuators presented here offer high dynamic efficiency and control bandwidth to enable the creation of agile and efficient robots. These actuators incorporate electric motors that produce high torque with greater efficiency, aiming to achieve human-tier capable robots for physical Human-Robot Interaction. The technology involves the development of higher torque electric motors with lower power consumption and weight. These are integrated into robotic actuators with high dynamic efficiency allowing smoother and easier speed control. These actuators enable responsive and self-aware movement, strong torque capabilities, and agility, ensuring dependable and safe operation for robots engaging in physical interaction with people and the environment. Specifications: Rated torque: 3.7 Nm @ 2 A, 48 VDC Peak torque: 12.5 Nm @ 14 A, 48 VDC Max speed @ Rated torque: 450 rpm @ 48 VDC Max speed @ Peak torque: 180 rpm @ 48 VDC Human-Robot Interaction actuators and electric motors have potential applications in various fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. It can be used to create advanced mobile robots capable of interacting with individuals in dynamic environments, assisting with tasks that require physical interaction and adaptability. Unparalleled dynamics: The actuator has an integrated 5:1 mechanical transmission, which allows it to boast best-in-class response, easier control, and impact absorption capacity.  Integrated Proprioception: It is fitted with a proprietary torque sensor capable of measuring external torques at a resolution down to 0.1 Nm.  Tailor-made digital products: The digital twin based design process allows faster response based on customer needs. The proprietary mechanical transmission has been designed to be inherently safe in the event of external torque overload. This improves physical safety of users and bystanders, whilst avoiding permanent damage to the actuator. The actuator is also available in different configurations to allow easier integration with existing solutions. Plug-and-Play version. This version comes with CNC-machined structural components made of 7075-T6 aluminium. An anodized layer ensures maximum electrical protection and wear resistance. High-precision, single-row, steel bearings provide an axial/radial load capacity of 1000N/1000N. Frameless version. This provides the strictly necessary - stator and rotor with a convenient mechanical interface for seamless integration. Robotics, Actuator, Human-Robot Interaction, Humanoid Electronics, Actuators, Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation & Robotics, Infocomm, Robotics & Automation

High-risk industrial sectors, notably the chemical industry, frequently experience severe safety incidents during production. Traditional risk management approaches, heavily reliant on manual efforts, often suffer from inadequate supervision, incomplete coverage, and suboptimal control. Addressing these challenges, the tech provider offers an advanced solution combining artificial intelligence technologies such as computer vision, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics. By utilizing existing enterprise cameras and sophisticated algorithmic servers, it establishes a video-based intelligent analysis platform for hidden risk management. This platform enhances overall safety through comprehensive risk perception, proactive hazard identification, predictive warnings, and visual decision-making aids, aiming for widespread and intelligent safety management across high-risk industrial environments. The tech provider integrates AI technology with operational safety in high-risk sectors, developing over 160 bespoke algorithms to monitor the key elements of industrial safety production: people, equipment, environment, and workflows. Its solution includes: Industry-specific Small Sample Detection: Utilizing a Siamese Network structure trained on a mix of normal and abnormal data, their system achieves over 90% accuracy in identifying hazards in high-risk settings. Sequence Standard Action Verification with Transformers: Designed for real-world chemical production interactions, this feature uses Transformer network structures to robustly extract and verify sequence action features, ensuring over 95% detection accuracy in critical operations. Decision Support with Large-Scale Industrial Models and Knowledge Graphs: Combining a specialized industrial large language model with a multimodal knowledge graph, the tech provider facilitates advanced decision-making by leveraging text and visual data for comprehensive understanding. The tech provider significantly enhances safety management and operational processes across various high-risk industries including chemicals, oil fields, mining, power, steel, construction, and ports. Capabilities include: Safety Production Monitoring and Alerts: Supervising standard and temporary operations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Intelligent Equipment Monitoring: Identifying vehicle issues, equipment leaks, instrument readings, and potential sparks. This technology also extends to quality control, using AI-driven visual inspections to detect and categorize product defects, thus enhancing the precision of industrial quality assessments. The tech provider uniquely blends computer vision with operational safety in hazardous industries, offering a lightweight deployment solution for an "Active Safe Workplace". This system integrates multiple computer vision algorithms for real-time, thoughtful safety information processing, providing: 24/7 Continuous Monitoring: Its AI capabilities enable around-the-clock supervision across all camera feeds. Customizable Algorithms: With over 160 standardized algorithms, tailored developments are possible based on specific scene conditions and business needs. Highly Accurate and Rapid Deployment: Proven in numerous chemical industry applications, their algorithms are not only highly accurate but also quick to implement in new environments. The tech provider's advanced data-driven approach positions it at the forefront of industrial safety technology, facilitating smarter, safer operations across the board. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence