Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/P018874/1
Cold Adapted Digestive Enzymes
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor M Clark, NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor KS Lilley, University of Cambridge, Biochemistry
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor LS Peck, NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Grant held at:
- NERC British Antarctic Survey, Science Programmes
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Unknown
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Genomics
- Proteomics
- Transcriptomics
- Abstract:
- The work to be undertaken: The independent consultant will be required to: 1) Conduct primary and secondary research to determine the commercial potential value to industry for cold-adapted digestive enzymes, which includes a high level, first look, summary of any existing IP. 2) Identify families of enzymes as primary targets. 3) Identify any competing enzyme products in the wholesale market, with an indication of their use in any consumer products. 4) Identify any barriers which may prevent adaption of identified potential cold-adapted enzymes by commercial enterprises. 5) Following primary research, conduct 10 interviews with the most appropriate companies, who may be interested to partner with us and test both the robustness of the identified enzymes and subsequent exploitation. How will the commissioned research inform our understanding? The independent market research will identify whether to continue with the planned development of the cold adapted digestive enzymes project by evaluating its commercial potential, and if so, which particular enzyme families to target in future studies. How will the research shape the development and execution of our proposed Follow-On project work programme? This report will inform whether BAS/UCam/NERC should continue to invest in the development of cold adapted enzymes for commercial use and it will provide guidance as to which enzyme classes provide the most commercially relevant targets. This will inform on how we target the research in the future and shape the development of the Follow-On Pathfinder bid next year.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/P018874/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Innovation
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Follow on Fund Pathfinder
This grant award has a total value of £15,849
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| DI - Other Costs | Indirect - Indirect Costs | DA - Investigators | DA - Estate Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £14,178 | £546 | £989 | £135 |
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