Innocentive Challenge Bulletin

Elimination of Diffraction Scattering Effect
(#8344413)
We want to find a metal lined pattern that can be applied to a transparent substrate that will significantly reduce or eliminate the diffraction scattering caused by the lined pattern as light passes through the substrate.
Deadline: July 27, 2009
Reward: $15,000

Smart Grid & Power System Operation
(#8359620)
The Seeker is looking for a comprehensive report on how renewable energy sources can change the structure of the power grid.
Deadline: July 28, 2009
Reward: $10,000

Separation of Carbon Chains
(#8362720)
This Challenge is looking for new methods of separation of carbon chains. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.
Deadline: June 28, 2009
Reward: $5,000

REACH Compliance
(#8330433)
The Seeker is looking for a partner with expertise in compliance with REACH regulations. This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge; the Solver will need to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by the Seeker with a goal of establishing a collaborative partnership.
Deadline: July 6, 2009
Reward: Varies

Image Analysis of Hair Growth
(#8331117)
The Seeker is looking for a partner to improve analysis of hair parameters in repetitive photographic images. This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge; the Solver will need to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by the Seeker with a goal of establishing a collaborative partnership.
Deadline: July 8, 2009
Reward: Varies

Inhibiting Sweat-Derived Odor In Garments
(#8345148)
This Challenge is looking for new methods of preventing the build-up of sweat-derived odor in polyester garments. This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.
Deadline: June 27, 2009
Reward: $5,000

High Internal Phase Emulsionhttp
(#8364266)
Methods for accelerating the polymerization of high internal phase emulsions are desired.
Deadline: June 28, 2009
Reward: $5,000

Binding to hair
(#8365065)
An additive for enhancing the binding of cationic material to hair is desired.
Deadline: July 28, 2009
Reward: $15,000

Ignition Controlling Technology
(#8370026)
The goal of this Challenge is to identify novel methods or technologies to address FSC (Fire Standard Compliance) regulations in cigarette manufacture. This is a Theoretical Challenge that requires only a detailed written proposal to be submitted.
Deadline: July 29, 2009
Reward: $20,000