Open Innovation Technical Need

Innovative Solutions for Aging Population Suffering from Pain

Category

Pain Relief

Description

We are looking for innovative consumer-centric solutions for aging population (50+), to help them better deal with their pain and improve their quality of life.

Background

Aging is a global challenge. It not only leads to increasing incidence of pain, but also brings more challenges for pain relief solutions, e.g. safety profile, senior friendly design, drug delivery approach. Innovative solutions are required to address these challenges.

Key Success Criteria

Must-have requirements

• Identified the "Unmet Needs" of older pain sufferers.
• Solid Scientific Evidence for pain relief.
• Clear regulatory pathway for market access.

Preferred Requirements

• Sustainability Considerations.

Approaches not of interest

• Healthcare solutions not viable for OTC or consumer selfcare.
• Pure Lifestyle Management