Solutions to kill or repel crawling insects | Agriculture

Solutions to kill or repel crawling insects

Background
What we're looking for
What we can offer you
Who we are
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Background

We are looking for innovative and effective solutions to kill or repel crawling insects (ants, cockroaches, bed bugs) within home environments.

While we have a preference for solutions closer to market readiness, other technologies that are still in the development phase, including those emerging from startups, patented innovations, or research findings from universities and institutes, will also be considered.

What we're looking for

We are seeking solutions to kill or repel crawling insects, such as ants, cockroaches, and bed bugs.

Solutions of interest include:

Cartridge-based systems
Smart detection systems
Traps
Sprays (insecticides, repellents, barrier treatments, etc.)
Other biological and chemical solutions (growth regulators, gel baits, etc.)

Our must-have requirements are:

Solutions must have validation data on efficacy against crawling insects and safety for users

Our nice-to-have's are:

In-market solutions
Solutions that are FIFRA-compliant or have been approved under a similar set of standards

Acceptable technology readiness levels (TRL):

Levels 4-9

What we can offer you

Eligible partnership models:

Co-developmentSupply/purchaseLicensingSponsored research

Benefits:

Sponsored Research

Funding is proposal-dependent starting with proof-of-concept, typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for a 6-month length project with the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities

Tools and Technologies

Expertise in scaling the novel technology and initial consumer evaluation.

Who we are

At P&G, innovation is what we do best. We love finding solutions to problems. With the heart of a start-up and the resources of a global corporation, we are always looking for ways to reinvent every aspect of our business. As we innovate, we find inspiration in people - their needs, values, desires, and passions. The people of P&G R&D know that collaboration is key to unlocking visionary thinking. Our experts seamlessly work together with our external partners in the pursuit of the new, the next, the impossible. Read more here: https://www.pgconnectdevelop.com/

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Reviewers

Pallavi Keole

Engineer

Allison Walsh

Communications Specialist

Pete Ellingson

Director / Open Innovation

Matt Wagner

Director, New Technology & Product Development

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