Novel Sporicidal Disinfectants Without Scent

PDI, a global infection prevention company, is seeking novel sporicidal surface disinfectants that kill the Clostridioides difficile bacteria. The team is specifically interested in solutions that act quickly against C. difficile. The disinfectants should have little to no scent and be suitable for use in a clinical environment. 

Approaches of Interest: 

• Surface disinfectants that kill a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses are desired, with a focus on efficacy against C. difficile
• Solutions should be cost effective, have a low toxicity profile, and not cause irritation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system 
• Formulations that reduce or eliminate the odor of existing sporicidal disinfectants without reducing efficacy against C. difficile are in scope or the formula itself should have very little to no scent 
• Solutions that offer a more sustainable alternative to current disinfectants are desirable 

Out of Scope: 

• Surface disinfectants with a strong odor 

Developmental Stages of Interest: 

• Opportunities that have validation in a relevant environment (TRL 5) onwards are in scope 

Submission Information 

Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. Including an outline of how your solution is cost effective in the current landscape is also encouraged. This campaign is open to submissions from SMEs and start-up companies. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 

Opportunity for Collaboration 

Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include licensing assets, purchasing of assets, and co-development.