We successfully completed proof-of-concept tests, during which disease models for two airborne fungal pathogens, Plasmopara viticola and Puccinia triticina, were coupled with the grapevine and wheat versions of the generic crop model STICS.
The inflatable bag aerosol method, a concept introduced in 2009, has only completed proof of principle trials and has not yet entered pre-clinical trials.
Applicants, regardless of their funding success or failure, found the process provided them the opportunity to "learn and create better research applications" and complete "proof of concepts" from which to build their potential for applying for larger funding schemes.
There are many hurdles remaining, but recently Hyperloop One, one of the nascent players attempting to build out the technology, completed a proof of concept outside of Las Vegas and has the stated goal of transporting people by 2021.
Most recently, Accion completed a proof of concept lab test demonstrating that by including 4 times the number of microscopic nozzles on each engine they could greatly increase the amount of thrust provided.
As well as announcing its funding raise, Credit Benchmark is launching its commercial service for banks today, having completed a proof of concept with a smaller group of banks.
FCE successfully completed sub-MW scale proof-of-concept tests (pre-alpha DFC/T hybrid power plant).
Since then they have completed successful proofs of concept with 15 different compounds, including the muscle relaxant Dantrolene and the chemotherapy medication tegafur.
Proof-of concept experimental results are provided.
Nonetheless, this proof-of-concept was completed using tools and methods that are readily available.
A phase II proof-of-concept study completed in Japan demonstrated a significant improvement in the summed sensory NCV with ranirestat compared with placebo after 26 weeks of treatment although the placebo group in this study also improved (T.-H., personal communication).
