SMEs interested to use new patented biodegradable and biocompatible hydrogel as retainer and delivery system of substances and water for their applications in medicine and agriculture are sought.

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Summary: 
An Italian start up from Padua, intends to satisfy green industry making available a patented biodegradable and biocompatible Hydrogel; it can be used as a controlled releaser or carrier for several substances, water retainer or dehydrator in medical and agriculture applications. The startup offers this patent, under licensing agreement or technical cooperation, to develop commercial bio-based products, according the green economy e circular economy needs and new market opportunities.
Description: 
The Italian start up has received many awards and prizes for its compliance with current environmental and entrepreneurial needs, it's now designing the industrial-scale production, and developing bio-based product according the customer needs. Because bio-degradable and bio-compatible, this hydrogel can be used in several sectors such as: agriculture, environment, medical devices, medicine; being composed of natural raw materials and strategic substances for the soil fertility and in rule with the new European legislation that aims to protect soil and his fertility, It can be also used as seeds germination and growth facilitator; while decomposing, it enriches the soil fertility. This patent and the start up technicians' expertise are offered to green companies focused on bio based releasers, with the aim to develop new green product and open new markets. The suitable sectors could be fertilization, hydro-retention, microorganisms releasing, protective and functional biological substances releasing, nutrients or other molecules of interest releasing). The collaboration could be established on licensing agreement and technical cooperation basis.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought: 
SMEs and researchers are sought in order to establish either a technical cooperation for the development of the required substances or a commercial agreement with technical assistance if they own technologies which are already available but they need to be adapted.
Stage of Development: 
Prototype available for demonstration
Comments Regarding Stage of Development: 
The hydrogel is available for demonstrations as well as some already implemented applications.
IPR Status: 
Secret Know-how,Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted,Patents granted
Comments Regarding IPR Status: 
PCT applied for China, USA, Europe, Australia.
External code: 
TOIT20200928001