Open innovation
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Open innovation
Portfolio of Open Innovation Projects in Life Science Sector and how to manage IP Julia Roelofsen, Business development manager E: [email protected] M: +31 6 5534 0746 Cleveland - Tokyo - Eindhoven - Leuven - London - Melbourne AGENDA WHAT & WHY OPEN INNOVATION WHY OPEN INNOVATION IN LIFE SCIENCES PROTFOLIO OF OPEN INNOVATION PROJECTS PROCESS AND IP QUESTIONS AT EACH STAGE EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS AND NEW TOOLS Copyright 2013, NineSigma www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com2 HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY IS USING OPEN INNOVATION “The complexity of the science and the scale of the challenge mean that we cannot solve these problems alone We need to take a different approach - one focused on partnership, collaboration and openness” Andrew Witty CEO GSK www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com3 Open innovation - the process of going outside your company’s four walls (or your industry) and leveraging the discoveries of unobvious others TO inspire new concepts, talents and technologies. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Innovation was no longer controlled by the big corporations COMPANY SIZE IN # EMPLOYEES > 70% R&D spend outside large organizations. 30% of R&D spend is by SME’s. SOURCE: HENRY CHESBROUGH www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Innovation is global R&D Intensity €1.127.000.000.000 (1.127 trillion) each year 6.700.000 FTE Sources of innovation have grown dramatically – largely undetected VISIBLE: Patents, products in market, publications… SIGNALS OF CHANGE: “Invisible”: competing technologies from adjacencies, tacit knowledge, capabilities, non published experiments, expertise etc. OPEN INNOVATION IS ABOUT ACCESSING THE GLOBAL POOL OF INNOVATION SYSTEMATICALLY: Technologies and Players www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Where does innovation come from Your Innovation Ecosystem Small entrepreneurial companies Non-profits Private Laboratories Consultants Large Corporates Universities EXISTING NETWORKS Business Development Other Business Units Universities Suppliers National Labs Research Center Internal company Retirees University Technology Transfer Offices Others NineSigma’s Global Innovation Community NineSigma Affiliates Individuals Research Institutes The Challenges Driving Innovation in Healthcare Sector • Rising costs and falling margins • Budget cutbacks • Increased regulation • Shorter patent life and generic competition • The need to identify winners and fill product pipelines • Speed to market and sustaining competitive advantage • Emerging new business models and new entrants www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Traditional ‘O I’ Approaches In-Licensing Not For Profit Partnering Open Labs Consortia Portals Science Parks 10 INNOVATION OCCURRING OUTSIDE COMPANIES Crowdsourcing Crowdfunding Mobile Gamification Empower the Patient 11 WHAT OI CAN BE USED FOR? HOLY GRAIL NEW MARKETS NEW PRODUCTS FILL IN GAPS PURSUE PARALLEL PATHS STAY AHEAD OF COMPETITION FPO NEW EQUIPMENT / COMPONENTS NEW MATERIALS PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com NINESIGMA OPEN INNOVATION APPROACH FRAME FIND SELECT ACT We frame the problem in a way that we will find ‘Unexpected Connection’ coming from new region or industry. We advise selecting right partner and support companies to act and engage into profitable innovation partnership. HELPING FIND BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST CRITICAL INNOVATION CHALLENGES www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com MATCHING OPEN INNOVATION TOOLS FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS MINIMIZE RISK IN DECISION MAKING BY AQUIRING KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPING Translate the unknown into the known and anticipate threats. SAVE TIME, DO NOT RE-INVENT THE WHEEL, FIND SOLUTION OR PARTNER RFP (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL) Find and apply solutions and talent already developed elsewhere. GENERATE ONGOING FLOW OF SOLUTIONS, IDEAS & TECHNOLOGIES TO FILL THE GAPS NINESIGHTS GALLERIES Create visibility within innovation community and generate ongoing and manageable flow of ideas ENAGE WITH INNOVATION COMMUNITY & POSITION AS INNOVATION LEADER PRIZE BASED COMPETITIONS Get feasible results, such as prototypes or design concepts by working with open innovation community on prizebased competitions. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com CASE STUDY: TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPING PROBIOTICS OVERVIEW & CHALLENGES • A business research team of a global Consumer Goods Company wanted to understand the best, fastest point of entry into the market for probiotic products that offered a specific type of clinical benefit. RESULTS • NineSigma connected probiotic strains, patents, research studies and validated clinical claims with companies. The project was completed in 3 months. • The Client conducted market and consumer insights research in parallel to the Technology Landscaping project and made recommendations to the Executive Team on the best way to enter the market with the new product. KEY TAKEAWAYS • In developing a Technology Landscape, NineSigma assembled and organized Clients’ internal knowledge, performed a global search, found and vetted new clinical studies, crossreferenced and matched probiotic strains, patents, products and research studies. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com SUCCESS STORY: INNOVATION CONTEST UNDER ARMOUR – NEW APPLICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING FOR ATHLETES HIGHLIGHTS o New technologies and applications for Armour39 digital wearable performance monitoring for athletes. o Three phased challenge for proof of concept prototypes o $35K prize for winners and co-development opportunity. RESULTS o Phase 1: 50 winning concepts receive developer kits. o Phase 2: 15 semi-finalist invited to demonstrate POC. o Phase 3: Grand prize winner receives $25K and $10K for runner-up. o Winners have the opportunity to collaborate with Under Armour to commercialise their concepts. KEY TAKEAWAYS o Innovation Contests are ideally suited to accelerating product development through the power of prize driven crowd sourcing. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com SUCCESS STORY GE HEALTHYMAGINATION BREAST CANCER CHALLENGE OVERVIEW & CHALLENGES • Aspiration: To fight breast cancer. • Challenge focused on mapping breast cancer pathways, specifically to map the molecular/proteomic similarities between breast cancer and other solid tumors. • The challenge was receiving low results and the quantity and quality of proposals needed to increase. RESULTS • NineSigma activated complex best practices, including outreach to broad technical and non-technical audiences and a detailed communications strategy to ensure challenge success. • Over 500 proposals were received from 40 countries. • Five winners selected: each received $100k seed award in addition to support through mentorships and access to GE researchers and industry thought leaders. “It is often challenging for early stage research to grab the attention of seed investors. The challenge has shown us that there are a remarkable number of breakthrough ideas out there that deserve promotion, investment and incubation.” KEY TAKEAWAYS • The right access to technical communities is key. In addition there are fundamentals that must be followed — including activities before, during and after the challenge. — Beth comstock chief marketing officer www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com GRAND CHALLENGE HEAD HEALTH CHALLENGE OVERVIEW & CHALLENGES • The GE NFL Head Health Grand Challenge is a $60 million program to develop new solutions to advance understanding of mild traumatic brain injury. • The first $10 million Challenge invited proposals for scanning technologies and biomarkers. • A second $10 million Challenge with Under Armour launches Fall 2013 to find, fund, and develop new solutions to diagnose and protect against traumatic brain injury APPROACH • With two challenge topics and a diverse judging panel, the prize strategy was a critical component that had to be defined and clearly communicated to a broad technical and consumer audience KEY TAKEAWAYS • Translating each sponsor’s objective into an integrated topic and prize strategy is critical to the success of the program • A large scale, multi-year challenge can be defined, scoped, and launched in a short period of time with executive support www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com18 SUCCESS STORY PROTEIN STABILIZATION FOR AN EFFECTIVE AIDS VACCINE OVERVIEW & CHALLENGES • Each day, 7,400 individuals worldwide are newly infected with HIV. This is one of the greatest medical challenges of the 21st century. IAVI has focused on AIDS vaccine development for over 10 years. • Breakthrough discovery: Naturally occurring antibodies neutralize proteins on the surface of the virus, “disarming” the HIV, but the protein is too unstable to be effectively targeted and needed to be stabilized. • IAVI previously ran a search which focused on vaccine specialists only and didn’t receive anything of value. RESULTS • NineSigma identified the problem as a “protein stabilization” problem, and more than 30 proposals were submitted from protein researchers globally. • A result of the quality and volume of responses, IAVI was able to go back to the Gates Foundation to secure more funding. “NineSigma provided a number of promising new approaches to protein stabilization that we had not previously explored. We are confident that the researchers they helped identify have much to contribute to the development of an effective AIDS vaccine.” — WAYNE KOFF CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER OF IAVI • The search identified two scientists who will receive a total of $875K to develop solutions for generating stable protein complexes for use in AIDS vaccines. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Defining the problem differently opened up a new audience. • NineSigma didn’t go to the ‘usual suspects’ — as a result, a wealth of valuable proposals were generated. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com19 NineSights Innovation Portal https://ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE CLIENT GALLERY – PFIZER Aim: Generate the Flow of Ideas & Technologies to address technological and R&D gaps www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Welcome to NineSigma Online Open Innovation Community www.ninesights.ninesigma.com PROVEN EXPERTISE IN PHARMA, HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL PRODUCTS PROJECT TYPES ADJACENT INDUSTRIES Antimicrobials or infection control • Antimicrobial Peptides for Oral Care applications landscape • Antifungal technology for aqueous solutions • Antibody Purification Media for High pH Cleaning • Bacterial Spores Control Technologies • Improving fungal cell permeability and/or reducing efflux mechanisms Safety, sampling & efficacy testing • Automated Biological Collection System • Improved Cell Culture Systems for Detecting Repeat Dosage Effects • Skin Chemical Absorption Models and Assay Technologies • Sustaining Life In Vitro Drug delivery • Development Partners for Nasal Formulations and Delivery Devices • Encapsulation systems for probiotics • Improving probiotics stability • Microneedle liquid delivery system Therapeutics / drug development / pipeline • Breakdown of Advanced Glycation End-Products • Metabolic modifiers via viral translocation vectors • Probiotic approaches to deliver important oral care benefits • Reducing urogenital itching and irritation CHEMICALS & MATERIALS CONSUMER PRODUCTS HIGH TECH www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com WHAT ARE YOUR INNOVATION NEEDS ? Business Models Process Analysed 129 Open Innovation projects with healthcare companies from 2010 to 2013 9% 26 % •Mapped the companies ‘Needs’ • Sustained demand for technology and process innovation • Increasing demand for innovation for added value products and new business models Business Efficiency •Identified OPEN Innovation Trends Technology Added Value Products 49 % Source: White Paper by Dr. Stephen Clulow 16 % Business Value NineSigma Cross-Industrial Experience in Technology Scouting from ca. 3 000 projects www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com INNOVATION TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY healthcare companies Open Process Business Models Innovation projects 2008 to 2013 Streamlining or adding new capabilities, internally or by partnering Innovating revenue generation, moving from sales of drugs, diagnostics or devices 26 •Mapped the companies ‘Needs’ • Sustained demand for technology innovation. • Increase in projects for late stage, development and product launch. • Upswing in Open Innovation for process Business Efficiency •Identified OPEN Innovation Trends improvement to manage costs and access new capabilities through partnerships. • Recent increase in demand for innovation for added value products and new business models. Source: White Paper by Dr. Stephen Clulow 9 % % Technology Added Value Products New technologies for all aspects of healthcare Additional product features or services that go beyond expectations 49 % 16 Business Value % The Open Innovation Profiles https://ninesights.ninesigma.com/web/siemens-gallery MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: OI IP STRATEGY APPROACH CROSS-DISCIPLINE OI COMMITTEE: R&D, MARKETING, BU, ENGINEERING & LEGAL Preparation & Need Assessment Select strategic Need with Freedom to Operate Discovery Evaluation Agreement Identify high quality potential solutions without IP risk Vet & select solutions to meet Need without IP risk Confirm chosen solution & work towards agreeement Select strategic need SELECT OI VEHICLE •Prior art search • •CHECK Current nda’s IN PLACE •Assess competitive sensitivity Define evaluation process •Information reveal KNOWN VS. UNKNOWN PARTNERS IMPLEMENT EVALUATION PROCESS Define work plan • SELECTION PROCESS •Jda •Material transfer agreement • INTERNAL SEARCH VS. OI INTERMEDIARIES • INFORMATION REVEAL PRE/POST NDA • ANONYMOUS VS. NAMED • CROSS FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION TEAM •Pre-NDA/CDA ARTICULATE NEED •Post-NDA/CDA • INFORMATION REVEAL Consider firewall protection needs • SCOPE OF CRITERIA •Project team selection • RESPONSE FORMAT • • • MULTI-FACETED REVIEW COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AND WORK PLAN IP & COMMERCIAL GOALS •Poc •Confidentiality terms •Nda Negotiate ownership & access •Ip •Licensing •Supply agreement •Publishing rights •Transfer to 3rd party •Acquisition •… Codevelopm ent NineSigma RFP Need or challenge driven Innovation request: Tacit knowledge (outside public domain) Solution Providers: thousands of people who we suspect that might have a solution Non Confidential: enables IP transfer and partnership 60% Industry - Business / 40% Academia Network effect: 30% proposals from people we did not contact in the first place www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com KEY COMPONENTS OF A TECHNOLOGY SEARCH 1. DEFINING THE NEED Title Provide a short, compelling description of the need. Description of the Need What must the solution do for us What is a ‘nice to have’ Background Information To inform non-specialists Get solutions from adjacent industries or domains www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com KEY COMPONENTS OF A TECHNOLOGY SEARCH 2. DETAILS OF HOW AND WHO Possible Approaches Broad scope Can be omitted Approaches not of interest Project Phases Help responders understand the project Who should Respond www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com KEY COMPONENTS OF A TECHNOLOGY SEARCH 3. THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AND FINANCIALS Business Relationship Timelines financials www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Where RFP goes? Who see it? Targeted outreach to 10 000 – 15 000 people, who we suspect have the answer • RFP IS LAUNCHED • VIRAL NETWORKING • RESPONSES RECEIVED • • • • Distributed Globally via the Internet Peer referrals, word of mouth, email forwarding Weekly e-newsletter, website posting, RSS feeds Affiliate programs, unsolicited 3rd party postings, redistributions • Proactive customized searches and direct solicitation campaigns www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com How we reach people? USA Europe Cleveland Leuven/Eindhoven /London/ Paris Japan South Korea Tokyo Seoul Australia Melbourne www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Who answers? Network effect: 30% proposals from people we did not contact in the first place. 40% 60% Industry Academia www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Who answers? Typically, 2/3 or more technologies submitted were unknown to the Client. In some cases, the Clients, although highly knowledgeable in their field, knew of none of the technologies because: They came from businesses who did not make their IP publicly known. or From sources outside the client’s core areas of expertise. or From geographically distant sources for which the client had no information. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXPANDING YOUR REACH THROUGH UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONS PACKAGE LEAK DETECTION DISPENSER TECHNOLOGY MICROWAVE EVEN HEATING SENSORS CONNECTIONS TO AND SOLUTIONS FROM ADJACENCIES www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com INNOVATION FROM ADJACENT INDUSTRIES NOVEL BIOPHARMA MANUFACTURING SCALE PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY Biopharma Manufacturing is Expensive Received 36 Proposals from 16 Countries Completely new and unexpected technologies Including companies <100km from our client Client Rejected Promising Approaches e.g, novel column chromatography with 10x throughput, 5 x capacity and half the cost. Chose Paradigm Shift Technologies Using innovations in Material Sciences Discussions with 5 companies Deals with 2 For Purification Technology www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com INNOVATION FROM ADJACENT INDUSTRIES ASSISTED LIVING PRODUCT OR DEVICE USING INTELLIGENT DEVICES Assisted Living Services are Challenging Received 40 Proposals from 15 Countries Completely New and Unexpected Technologies Adapted from other industry sectors: Oil and Gas, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Supporting a Wide Range of Health Services Heart, Blood, Injury, Neurodegeneration, Falls, and Lifestyle Patterns such as Eating, Sleeping, Social Client Chose Paradigm Shift Approaches Force Sensors, Ultrasonic and IR Technologies with Novel Applications in Healthcare www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com OPEN INNOVATION in Healthcare and Digital Example Projects • • Personal Health and Wellbeing Monitoring Technologies • Video Analysis/Recognition of Human Activities • New Imaging Modality for Bone and Cartilage • Solutions for Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment • Non-Contact Monitoring of Brain Activity • Connecting Physical and Financial Health • Automated Detection of a Fall • High Precision 3-D Position Detection within the Human Body Consumer Devices that Provide Personalized Advice for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle • End User Applications for RFID Technology with New Sensing Capabilities • New Technologies to Help Babies to Sleep Better • Non-invasive Health & Wellness Monitoring for Individual Use • In-home Technology for Bone Health Assessment • Fast Analytical Measurement of Vitamin / Mineral Content • Digital Identification and Behavior Recognition Technologies • Low-Cost Video Display Module for Consumer Goods • Methods for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries • Toys and Games with Physiological or Psychological Sensing Systems • Seeking Experts in Cardiovascular Health Risks • Technology for Real-time Remote Video Transmission www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS REQUESTS CONTAIN NO CONFIDENTIAL OR COMPETITIVE INFORMATION • We have done more than 3000 projects so far gaining enough experience on how to do it ONLY AFTER SELECTION OF POTENTIAL SOLUTION PROVIDERS, CLIENT WILL ENGAGE AND ENTER INTO A MORE DETAILED DISCUSSION: REQUESTS CAN BE ISSUED ANONYMOUSLY Confidentiality agreement • Client decide to do so or not (90% are anonymous) IP negotiation Business terms Solution Providers submit only non-confidential proposal briefs •Solution providers formally accept to submit non confidential information •NineSigma Program managers screen all proposals to make sure of their non confidential nature Client Solution Provider •We request in this stage any evidence that can support the solution providers’ claim to be able to bring a compelling solution. We do not ask the “how” at that stage NINESIGMA is the firewall between the outside world (“the solution providers”) and the client. This way of working Avoids IP contamination and protects both Solution Providers and client until the time the client decides to engage. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com NineSigma firewall : Protecting the exchange of sensitive information www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Success NAP – Method to Assess Provider NineSigma Report Out Stage 1 Rank Evaluation of Solution Providers Information Gathering + Final Evaluation www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Success MAP - NineSigma’s Methodology for Assessment and Acquisition Three-stage process to maximize your Open Innovation opportunities 10 days 6 weeks 4 weeks www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com MOVING OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM FORWARD SCHEDULE A WORKING SESSION TO DEFINE THE NEEDS. CONFIRM ALIGNMENT WITH NINESIGMA CAPABILITIES. COLLABORATE TO OUTLINE PROGRAM SCOPE, TIMING AND INVESTMENT; CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Portfolio of the Open Innovation Projects in Life Science Sector & IP management in OI NineSigma – WHO WE ARE?: http://youtu.be/EEGufjzsSy8 Open for the innovation? www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com Welcome to learn more about OI www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com ANNEX 1: OPEN INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE - SOLUTION SEARCH WE WORK AT ALL STAGES OF THE DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE PROJECTS: NEW PROJECT SELECTION NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH New Project Selection • New Drug Candidates for Autoimmune Diseases (RA, IBD, etc.) • New Target Molecules for Chronic Kidney Disease • Obtaining Small-Molecule Inhibitors of Protein-Protein Interactions • New Target Molecules for Activation of Autophagy • New Target Molecules for Chronic Kidney Disease • Drug Seeds for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases • Drug Seeds for Arterial Disease ( PAD or Aneurysms ) • Drug Seeds for Rheumatoid Arthritis • Seeking Pharmaceutical Agents That Can Arrest or Reverse the Development of Atherosclerotic Plaques • Solutions for Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE PROJECTS: R&D NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH R&D • In Vivo Models Linking Autotaxin Inhibition to a Disease • Engineering Stable Proteins • Implant encapsulation methods to reduce inflammation • High Performance Miniature Batteries for Medical Devices • Low Cost Medium Format for Growing Microorganisms • Partners for High-throughput Biochemical Characterizations • Selective Nerve Blocking / Nerve-Activity Monitoring • Introduction / Expression of Fluorescent Calcium Indicator into Nerve Tissue of Adult Animals • Regulating Cholinergic Receptors • Real Time Extended Depth of Focus Microscopic Imaging • Improved Cell Culture Systems for Detecting Repeat Dosage Effects • Acoustic Wave Technology for Biological Use www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE PROJECTS: MANUFACTURING NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH MANUFACTURING • A Smart Seal for Liquid Sample Vials • Low Friction Technologies for Human Tissue Contact • Seeking Alternative Protein Purification Techniques • Homogenous Dry Powder Blending of Fine Drug Particles on Coarse Carrier Particles • Antibody Purification Media for High pH Cleaning • Filter Performance Analytical Method Needed • Rapid Tool to Evaluate the Quality of Biologically Sourced Raw Materials • The Long-term Storage System that Keeps Powders Dry • On-line Detection of Bacterial Spore Formation in Fermenting Media • On-line Monitoring of Glutamate Concentration in Fermentation Processes • Manufacturing Technologies for Enteric Formulations • Methods of Producing Immunoglobulin • Contract Manufacturing for Wet Bead Milling / Micronization of Powder into Injectable Suspension EXAMPLE PROJECTS: DELIVERY NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING DELIVERY • Controlled Protein Release Technology • Injectable, Long-lasting Depot for Drug Delivery Applications • Miniature Drug Preparations That Resist Moisture and Humidity • Improving the Onset of Action for Oral Medications • Injectable Formulation Containing both Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Drug Components • Novel Phenylephrine Delivery Forms • Development Partners for Nasal Formulations and Delivery Devices • Bioavailability Boosting Technologies • Improved Technology for Delivering Vaccines • Near Term Novel Drug Delivery Methods • Custom Time-Specific Delivery of Active Ingredients • Materials that Expand, Swell, or Change Shapes in the Stomach • Development Partners for Transdermal Peptide Delivery • Smart Materials for Drug Delivery Systems POST LAUNCH EXAMPLE PROJECTS: PACKAGING NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH PACKAGING • Single Use Package for Tablets and Powders • Package/Dispenser for High Viscosity Semi-Solid Material • Fast Dissolving Unit Dose Oral Liquid Dispenser • Packaging Compliance • Sterility Assuring Ophthalmic Dispensing Technology • Seeking Unit Dose Cream & Applicator Package and Services • Open - Closed Interface Between Dry and Wet Environments • Seeking Asian Packaging Companies Open for Technology Transfer into Overseas Markets (US, Europe, Latin America) • 2-System Gel Dispenser for Accurate Delivery of Small Gel Droplets • Technology for Minimizing Friction between a Catheter Tube and Guide Wire www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE PROJECTS: CLINICAL TESTING NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH CLINICAL TESTING • Algorithms for Normalization of Clinical Data to Enable Advanced Predictive Healthcare Systems • Non-invasive Health & Wellness Monitoring for Individual Use • Analysis and Measurement of Airway Congestion • Seeking Human Clinical Models for End Benefit Claims of Improved Energy and/or Reduced Fatigue • Video Analysis/Recognition of Human Activities • Real-Time Measurement of Neural Activity in the Brain Reward System • Fast Non-invasive Diagnostics for Allergic Contact Dermatitis • New Imaging Modality for Bone and Cartilage • Non-Contact Monitoring of Brain Activity • High Precision 3-D Position Detection within the Human Body • Visualization and Monitoring for Non-Invasive Surgery • Innovative Skin Analysis and Aging Forecast Device www.ninesigma.com & www.ninesights.ninesigma.com EXAMPLE PROJECTS: POST LAUNCH NEW PROJECT SELECTION R&D MANUFACTURE DELIVERY PACKAGING POST LAUNCH •Consumer Friendly Immune Status Monitor •Home Diagnostics to Assess Vitamin and/or Mineral Deficiencies •Monitoring "Measurable Benefit" for Ex-smokers •Purchase Intent (Predictive) Modelling for Consumer Goods Concepts and Prototypes •Human Motivation – Adoption and Long-term Formation of Positive Habits •Ideation Challenge: Connecting Physical and Financial Health •Consumer Devices that Provide Personalized Advice for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle •Non-invasive Health & Wellness Monitoring for Individual Use •Biosensing Technologies for Consumer Health Monitoring •Measuring Physiological Indicators of Motivation for Healthy Habits •Unobtrusive Sensors for Human Needs Recognition •In-home Technology for Bone Health Assessment •Accessible Diagnostics for Health Action CLINICAL TESTING POST LAUNCH RECENT PROJECTS: VACCINES AND BIOPHARMA Vaccines • Improved Mycoplasma Vaccines • Improved Technology for Delivering Vaccines • Broad Spectrum Leptospira Vaccine • Convenient Intra-Nasal Vaccine Delivery Device • Looking for a Vaccine against Johne's Disease in Cattle • Easy to Use Animal Vaccine Delivery Device • Adjuvant for Transdermal or Transmucosal Vaccines • Seeking Porcine Circovirus Vaccine • Improved Technology for Delivering Vaccines Biopharmaceuticals • Development Partners for Transdermal Peptide Delivery • Seeking Alternative Protein Purification Techniques • Engineering Stable Proteins • Antibody Purification Media for High pH Cleaning • A Smart Seal for Liquid Sample Vials • On-line Detection of Bacterial Spore Formation in Fermenting Media • On-line Monitoring of Glutamate Concentration in Fermentation Processes • Methods of Producing Immunoglobulin