AstraZeneca, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking innovative approaches to significantly reduce waste from the production of its oral small-molecule pharmaceuticals. The objective is to decrease waste generation by up to 90%, focusing on strategies that minimize initial waste output, enable the reuse of existing waste materials, or innovate in the development of new uses for waste byproducts.
Opportunity overview
The waste associated with the production of oral small-molecule pharmaceuticals, which includes materials such as cardboard, coating residues, combustible waste, and contaminated water, is generated at scale in association with pharmaceutical production at large manufacturing plants. Currently, waste management relies heavily on incineration. To move beyond the current incineration-based waste management, we are seeking technology partners to help minimize waste output or transform it into valuable resources, thereby supporting AstraZeneca’s commitment to responsible waste management.
A key component of the overall challenge would be finding solutions for removing trace amounts of contaminating small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) from large volumes (cubic meter scale) of water.
Examples we're looking for
Purification
Efficient removal of contaminating trace amounts of API from cubic meter scale volumes of water.
Novel production
Optimization of current production and/or waste management to minimize waste outputs.
Repurposing
Finding a second life to the waste through valorizing the waste to something that can be reused, transformed or resold.
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business whose innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
Open
Energy Usage Optimization with Stora Enso
Stora Enso is looking for solutions to identify and optimize their energy consumption, alongside potentially other utilities such as compressed air, water, and chemicals in the production process. The primary objective is…
Learn moreOpen
Power Plant Advisor Tool for Operators and Engineers with Stora Enso
Stora Enso is seeking innovations to transform the efficiency of their power plants, specifically focusing on optimizing steam and electricity production and smart procurement from the spot market. The primary goal is…
Learn moreOpen
Battery Performance Enhancement with Scania
Scania has a key strategic focus on heavy vehicle electrification. Driven by the commitment to drive the shift towards a more sustainable transport system, Scania is looking to continuously enhance the performance…
Learn more