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nature.com has teamed up with InnoCentive to offer its readers the opportunity to participate in research and development challenges. As a Solver, you can apply your expertise to important problems, stretch your creative boundaries, and win cash awards.

All Challenge postings and submissions are managed by InnoCentive.

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  • Methods of Modeling Adaptation in Populations

    Challenge Reward:
    $15,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8919320

    The analysis of adaptation with a population is a frequently encountered computational modeling scenario. The Seeker is looking for Solvers that may have insights into creating models of such scenarios. Solvers with diverse experiences – both computational and non-computational in nature are encouraged to participate in this Challenge.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Dec 30 2009
    337 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Oct 28 2009
  • Direct Molecular Detection of Proteins and Nucleic Acids

    Challenge Reward:
    $5,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Ideation
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8915696

    This Challenge is looking for novel approaches to protein and nucleic acid detection. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Dec 02 2009
    211 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Oct 27 2009
  • Single-cell Analysis Platform

    Challenge Reward:
    $5,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Ideation
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8915701

    This Challenge is looking for novel approaches to analyzing changes at a single-cell level. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Dec 02 2009
    230 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Oct 27 2009
  • Optimizing Sub-cellular Localization Tags

    Challenge Reward:
    $20,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8834288

    The Seeker is looking for methods to optimize sub-cellular localization tags for protein expression. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only written proposal to be submitted.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Nov 29 2009
    368 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Sep 29 2009
  • Novel Approaches to Protecting Maize from Insect Damage

    Challenge Reward:
    $20,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8836928

    The Seeker is looking for novel approaches to protecting maize from insect damage. This Challenge requires only a written proposal.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Nov 29 2009
    347 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Sep 29 2009
  • Biocide Formulation

    Challenge Reward:
    $20,000 USD
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-licensing
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8742612

    A formulation for enhanced binding of biocides to surfaces exposed to an aqueous environment is desired.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Nov 09 2009
    306 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Aug 27 2009
  • Definition of Region for Clinical Trials

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Ideation
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8846132

    Ideas for new definitions of regions for clinical trials are desired.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Nov 02 2009
    609 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Oct 02 2009
  • Placebo Response in Clinical Trials

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-licensing
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8703547

    A white paper on the regional variations and differences in placebo response in clinical trials in the neuroscience area is desired.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Oct 18 2009
    364 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Aug 18 2009
  • Extraction of Specific Proteins from Oilseeds

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8652318

    The Seeker is looking for a method for protein extraction from oilseeds at high efficiency and reasonable purity. Solvers with protein purification experience are encouraged to read the Summary and Detailed Description sections for more information.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Oct 13 2009
    451 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Aug 06 2009
  • Water Problems Affecting People in Developing Countries

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Ideation
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8652749

    Identification of a water-related problem in developing countries that can be the basis of an upcoming InnoCentive Challenge. Problems must be actionable and relatively low cost.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Aug 28 2009
    834 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Aug 06 2009
  • Highly Charged Hydrogel without Ion Condensation

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    RTP
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8145428

    The Seeker is looking for experimental ways to avoid ion condensation in highly charged, crosslinked hydrogels.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Aug 24 2009
    406 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Apr 03 2009
  • Mitigating Zinc Corrosion

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8482641

    The Seeker is looking for novel methods to mitigate zinc corrosion/gassing in alkaline media. This Challenge requires only a written description of the solution.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Aug 23 2009
    237 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Jun 23 2009
  • DNA Binding Material

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Ideation
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8588791

    The Seeker is looking for a method of specifically binding DNA. As an Ideation Challenge, only a high-level proposal is required by Solvers and the best solution is guaranteed a prize. The total award money given out will be at least $5,000.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Aug 21 2009
    291 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Jul 21 2009
  • Corrosion Inhibitor

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-licensing
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8466285

    The Seeker is looking for inhibitors of corrosion. This Challenge requires only a written description of the solution.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Aug 19 2009
    332 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Jun 19 2009
  • Plant Mitotic Arrest Agent & Protocol

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-licensing
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8166846

    The Seeker is looking for an efficient chromosome doubling method in plants, particularly with respect to the identification of an optimal mitotic arrest agent and protocol. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a written proposal to be submitted.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Jul 15 2009
    141 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    Apr 07 2009
  • Protect Enzyme from In Planta Degradation

    Challenge Status:
    UNDER EVALUATION
    Challenge Type:
    Theoretical-IP Transfer
    INNOCENTIVE:
    8254978

    A proposal for stable expression of an enzyme in corn seed is desired.

    Read more at InnoCentive

    DEADLINE:
    Jul 15 2009
    207 Project Rooms
    Challenge Posted:
    May 01 2009