Despite a number of non-regulatory programs at the federal level to support this process, the innovation premium the increased cost and technology risk often associated with innovative generation technologies creates hurdles in the state public utility commission ("PUC") process.
To overcome these hurdles, truly innovative projects that based on expertise and resources would not be possible for either partner alone should be prioritized.
While vector availability was a substantial hurdle a decade ago, innovative new production methods now routinely match the scale of AAV doses required for clinical testing.
Flat Out Heels was designed as a result of Dickson's vision to "sell shoes in vending machines". The innovative idea faced one major hurdle though, Dickson found it difficult to find a company that would build hardware to support selling the shoes.
It has become apparent over recent years that the hurdles to introduction of innovative metal packaging lie not only in the domain of the can manufacturer, but now also include hurdles in the cannery, often focused around can handling, but also challenged by the sterilization systems themselves.
If and when these hurdles are cleared, this innovative health care delivery method will only continue to flourish more than it already is.
Innovative biotechnology companies face unique financing hurdles as they work toward developing cures and breakthrough medicines to treat crippling illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and Parkinson's disease that affect families across the nation.
Despite these hurdles, Boston has made one innovative modification in its permitting process that is moving its preparedness agenda forward.
SPARK was created as an innovative, cost-effective way to overcome the hurdles associated with translating academic discoveries into drugs or diagnostics that address real clinical needs.
To overcome this hurdle, we looked for an innovative strategy exploiting a biomaterial able to promote myogenic cell differentiation in vivo so that angiogenesis and innervation may occur during muscle fibre formation and maturation.
Abumrad feels that this part of the creative process is key to overcoming hurdles and breaking through to an innovative answer.
