Microbial-Based Oral Health Solutions for Companion Animals Partnership

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A global innovator in microbial, natural, science-based ingredients seeks academic partnerships to develop novel oral health solutions for dogs and other companion animals, addressing dental plaque, tartar buildup, halitosis, and gum disease through safer, more sustainable alternatives to current interventions.

Overview

  • Partnership opportunity with multiple collaboration models available (co-development, supply/purchase, licensing, fee-for-service)
  • Access to global company expertise in microbial ingredients for health, nutrition, and sustainability applications
  • Opportunity to develop commercially viable solutions for under-addressed companion animal oral health market
  • Potential for large-scale production and global market distribution across USA, EU, South America, and China
     

Priority Areas

  • Microorganisms/Probiotics: Novel microbial solutions that address oral health concerns through beneficial bacterial interventions
  • Enzymes: Enzyme-based approaches for dental plaque and tartar management in companion animals
  • Fermentation-Based Actives/Postbiotics: Products derived from fermentation processes that promote oral health and periodontal wellness

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Technology Readiness Levels 3-9 accepted (experimental proof of concept through market-ready products)
  • Must utilize microbe, enzyme, or fermentation-based active with demonstrated oral health activity
  • Solution must be palatable for companion animals
  • Must comply with pet health product regulations in key global markets (USA, EU, South America, China)
  • Clear evidence of safety for animal use required
  • Promising preliminary efficacy data demonstrating oral health benefits
  • Potential for scalable production methods
  • Formulation compatibility with practical delivery formats (oral chews, treats, gels, water/food additives)
  • Synthetic chemicals are out of scope
     

Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.