Accelerating Dows Innovation Agenda

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Accelerating Dows Innovation Agenda
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Dow Ventures and Business Development

• Identifies and analyzes new technologies for Dow
• Identifies and quantifies new market
  opportunities for Dow
• Serves as an innovation pipeline to supply Dow
  with a flow of new concepts for evaluation
• Seeks interaction with emerging technology
  sources
• Innovation engine for Dow, both in technology
  platform/market opportunity creation as well as
  in innovation philosophy and best practices
  methodologies

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Dows Megathemes

• Health and Wellness
• Agriculture (Crop Protection, Pest Management,
  Seeds/Traits/Agricultural Biotechnology)
• Functional Foods (Healthy Oils)
• Healthcare
• Energy
• Alternative Energy and Feedstocks (e.g. Renewable
  Resources, Wind Energy)
• Energy Production and Efficiency (Insulation,
  Photovoltaics, CO2 Capture, Methane Challenge)
• Energy Storage (Wire and Cable)
• Infrastructure and Transportation
• Construction (Green Buildings, Adhesives, Plastic
  Composites)
• Transportation (Diesel Emissions Platform, Energy
  Absorbing Foams)
• Water (e.g. Water Purification, Ultrafiltration)
• Consumerism
• Apparel Furnishings ( Fiber Solutions)
• Electronics and Communications (Functional
  Coatings, Electrical Laminates)
• Home and Personal Care (Paper and Publishing,
  Fabric Surface Care)

• Out of scope Fuel, Computer Software

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Key Elements for Success

• Success factors for corporation
• Visible entry points to champion concept
• Connect with national/state organizations focused
  on commercializing start-ups
• Communicate main technology challenges and
  interests
• Share early on typical project scenarios/milestone
  s
• Success factors for start-ups and universities
  with emerging technologies
• Clear value proposition and compelling disruptive
  technology
• Sufficient and business-friendly IP coverage
• Milestone-driven scale-up plan
• Assessment of global competitive technologies and
  market potential
• Advisory boards of independent experts in the
  field

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Thank You