Request for Proposal
Status: RFP is Closed
Opportunity
Joint research, joint development, product supply
Timeline
Partner selection: Within 6 months
Start of collaboration: Within 1 year
Financials
Required budget guaranteed
(negotiable depending on the proposal)
How to Apply
RFP Title
NineSigma, representing Suntory Global Innovation Center Limited, seeks proposals concerning the development of technologies to measure human mitochondrial function in a minimally invasive manner. In particular, our client focuses on the functions involved in the production of ATP by oxidative phosphorylation. Proposals from a wide range of fields such as life sciences, engineering, pharmaceutics, and medicine are welcome.
KEY SUCCESS CRITERIA
It is desirable to meet all the following requirements (“Essential” and “Conditions welcomed”); however, at this stage, proposals for the development of technologies that are expected to meet the “Essential Requirements” below are welcome.
Essential Requirements
Conditions welcomed (not mandatory)
Possible Measurement Items
Possible measurement items might include, but are not limited to:
Measurement Items Not of Interest
The following measurements are not of interest:
Background
Our client aims to support the maintenance and improvement of human physical functions through the development of novel functional foods and beverages. This request focuses on mitochondrial function among human physical functions and seeks a technology that can easily measure human mitochondrial function.
Although a biopsy of the target tissue is commonly required to measure human mitochondrial function, the significant burden on the test subject that is caused by this is a problem to be solved.
Therefore, our client decided to issue this request to companies and researchers all over the world so as to find a joint partner that is willing to develop a technology that measures human mitochondrial function in a minimally invasive manner.
Notes on Response
Proposal shall have clear points and should not include confidential information. Supplemental files may be submitted in addition to the proposal.
Response evaluation
The client will evaluate all responses with the following criteria.
Anticipated Project Process
After reviewing submitted proposals, the client possibly ask clarifying questions before selecting the most suitable candidates for collaboration. The client will select best candidates through evaluations. During the selection process, the client may execute NDA with selected respondents, seek further information disclosure, and discuss specific development targets or potential opportunities.
The client will execute necessary agreements with the selected respondents and move to the advanced development phase. Specifics of any collaboration will be determined through consultation with the concerned parties.