The technology for creating a bioplastic from cassava, developed by the University of Cauca and part of Reddi’s portfolio, has recently been tested in a real-world setting at the company Esenttia. This development contributes to environmental protection without compromising food security.
Plastic is one of the most widely used materials by various industries due to its low production cost and functionality. Its large-scale production and single-use plastics disrupt the Earth’s ecosystem, making it one of the main pollutants. This problem has been addressed since 2000 by several leading countries through the development of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and one of the main solutions is the creation of bioplastics through chemical processes using organic materials of plant origin.
Between 2000 and 2016, approximately 7,963 patent families were registered, with the countries of greatest demand being China (58%), Japan (17%), and the United States (13%). Colombia, for its part, represents 0.03% of this demand.
In Colombia, 128 patents were filed between 2010 and 2018 protecting the creation of bioplastics from starch, cellulose, and other materials. These solutions have spurred innovation in bioplastics production models at large companies, such as Esettiia, which uses technology developed by the University of Cauca and identified by Reddi.
Hence the value of studying patents, not only to identify them, but to provide relevant information on techniques, materials and processes that promote sustainable development and competitiveness.
At Reddi we support different projects to spark innovation, learn more about our sustainable services and technologies.
We welcome the University of Cauca as a new promoting member of Reddi Colombia!
We appreciate the trust placed in us, and we hope that working together will help boost technology transfer and innovation processes in our region.
Reddi Colombia recognized again as a Minciencias Research Results Transfer Office for a period of 3 years.
Resolution 1322 of November 27, 2020
Qualinn 2020 – Virtual Event
Symposium on Innovation in Clinical Excellence
Learn about the new dynamics of the digital health industry, its future projections, and the opportunities it represents for health service providers and the economy.
qualinn2020@ccc.org.co
October 27 to 30
Seismocardiography system for capturing precordial signals
You can take the technology survey at the following link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/5/d/1YAouVFzG22zc7m6uq0uv5dofKM_gzxvLjwqvXEsjrEA/edit?usp=drive_web
On March 30 and 31, 2022, a technical seminar on strategic management of intellectual property in healthcare was held for universities, research centers, R&D&I centers, pharmaceutical companies and companies from the Clinical Excellence Cluster of the Cali Chamber of Commerce. Here we tell you a little about what we saw in this Reddi event organized by the Cali Chamber of Commerce.
What are Cluster Initiatives?
Cluster initiatives are part of a regional development strategy organized by the Cali Chamber of Commerce, which seeks to accompany the largest and most dynamic production chains in Valle del Cauca to boost the competitiveness of companies.
In the Cluster initiatives, in addition to the companies (of all sizes) that make up each chain, government representatives, unions, universities and research centers and other support institutions participate.
Their main purposes are:
This technical workshop is aligned with the Action Plan of the Clinical Excellence Cluster Initiative and was aimed at “Deepening knowledge within the companies of the Clinical Excellence Cluster on the implementation of intellectual property management systems as a fundamental input for clinical innovation”, and was supported by Clínica de Occidente, Fundación Valle del Lili, Clínica Oftalmológica de Cali and Clínica Imbanaco.
The technical seminar consisted of 2 modules of 4 hours each, led by Lucía Segura Cometa, Reddi’s consultant, who is an engineer in industrial automation and has a master’s degree in organization and project management.
Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property
What is Intellectual Property?
Experiences and background
National panorama in terms of Intellectual Property (current regulations, importance, scope, among others).
Forms of protection and requirements
National and international patents
National calls for patents
Practical exercise on Intellectual Property
Module 2: Strategic management of Intellectual Property
What is an Intellectual Property management system?
Principles, regulations, competencies and roles for managing intellectual property.
Identification of tangible assets
Aspects to take into account for day-to-day management of intellectual property
Practical exercise on Strategic Intellectual Property Management
The 110 attendees to the 2 modules of the Technical Seminar expressed their satisfaction with its contents, as shown in the following testimony of Luz Stella Jaramillo, Physician Relationship Executive, Clínica de Oftalmología de Cali S.A:
“Thank you, I clarified several ideas, but the universe is immense of intellectual property. These talks make me more aware of the care in its management. We thank you for creating these spaces that help to strengthen our knowledge and give us valuable tools in our role in the organization.”
Conferencia “Innovación con impacto empresarial”
Presidente gremial, mentor y emprendedor serial
EdTech HUB LATAM + 90 Edtechs
Asociación de emprendedores +500 marcas de consumo
Ha logrado:
El evento contó con la participación de más de 101 asistentes en la Universidad Javeriana Cali.
Fue el primer acercamiento entre IES aliadas y MiPyMEs beneficiarias.
17 de estas MiPyMEs presentaron su Pitch, 11 tecnologías de las IES aliadas fueron presentadas en el Experience Day, las cuales tuvieron 28 validaciones pre-comerciales.
Conferencia: El camino de Quipu: de proyecto de investigación en MIT a fintech de inclusión financiera.
Cofundador y COO de Quipu Bank
Profesional en Gestión y Desarrollo Urbanos de la Universidad del Rosario, especialista en Derecho Urbano, y cuenta con una maestría en Planificación Urbana con énfasis en desarrollo económico del MIT. Como cofundador y COO de Quipu, una fintech de rápido crecimiento en Colombia, fue reconocido como Fellow del programa The Global Good Fund en 2023. Quipu ha recibido importantes reconocimientos de entidades como el Banco Mundial, Google, MIT, Forbes y Fast Company, consolidándose como un referente en inclusión financiera e innovación empresarial.
Director comercial de NotCo Colombia
Responsable de establecer la estrategia de negocio de NotCo en Colombia, en los frentes de Food Service, Retail. Administrador de negocios y especialista en mercadeo, con más de 25 años de experiencia liderando áreas de innovación en la industria de consumo masivo en Latinoamérica.
Conferencia: Efectos positivos de red.
CEO de Mentex y experta en innovación, reconocida entre los Top 100 gerentes de Colombia. Descubre cómo maximizar los efectos positivos de red y el impacto de la Alianza DeepTech en el fortalecimiento y escalamiento de startups en la región.
