Innovation Incubator Faq

Question 1

What sort of challenges does CAS want to support?

Answer

All challenges which are scientific in nature and can ultimately improve peoples’ lives. Particular focus will be given to opportunities surrounding chemistry, life sciences and materials sciences; along with the intersection of technology (eg machine learning, AI, etc.).

Question 2

What is CAS REGISTRY?

Answer

CAS REGISTRY^® is the most authoritative collection of disclosed chemical substance information.

CAS REGISTRY covers substances identified from the scientific literature from 1957 to the present, with additional substances going back to the early 1900s.

CAS REGISTRY is updated daily with thousands of new substances.

Question 3

How will selections be made?

Answer

The CAS Innovation Incubator team uses at a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

Is the organization attempting to solve a problem or challenge that is faced by multiple scientists or scientific organizations?
Does the organization have a viable solution envisioned that will address this significant problem?
Does the team have the right combination of skills & experiences to build the anticipated solution?
If successfully executed, is this financially viable solution?

Question 4

What will be the process after I submit my application?

Answer

All applications will be screened by the team at CAS. For those selected to move forward, you can expect further data and information requests from our team within weeks of application. From there, we’ll engage in a series of conversations with you and your partners about your organization, your approach, what you are requesting from CAS, and whether our organizations will be productive partners.

Question 5

Can individuals from academia apply?

Answer

Yes. However before making any investment decisions, CAS will need to understand whether the underlying intellectual property is legally owned by the individual or academic institution. For this reason, academic applicants are encouraged to discuss with your institution’s commercialization office before applying.

Question 6

Is there a deadline to apply?

Answer

No. CAS will review applications as they are received.