FAQs

‘Orphan solution’ describes a solution that is submitted to CRACK IT but does not relate to a predefined challenge already on the website. These may be technologies, ideas or products that would benefit from wider uptake or new applications.

No, the share a solution part of CRACK IT is designed to specifically showcase solutions that do not relate to any of the challenges.

Your solution does not have to replace animal use, we are also looking for solutions that would improve animal welfare or reduce animal use. Your solution must have a measurable impact on at least one of the 3Rs.

Yes, solution providers can be based anywhere in the world. It would be useful to specify if you would prefer a partner in your country of origin in your submission.

Yes, commercial organisations are encouraged to submit solutions and to seek collaboration with other organisations to further develop these. However, CRACK IT is not an advertising platform, the 3Rs impact and the need for collaboration must be clearly defined.

We recommend that proprietary information is not shared at the point of submission. The idea is to include enough information to spark interest from a potential collaborator but not risk the idea being stolen. It is the responsibility of the individual who shares a solution to ensure that information uploaded to the CRACK IT website avoids this risk. 

Only solutions with a 3Rs benefit will be showcased on the CRACK IT website.  The NC3Rs reserves the right to control which solutions are showcased on the website. If we are unable to showcase your solution then we will provide feedback to you as to why this is the case.

Where appropriate the NC3Rs will use its contacts to provide wider publicity for your solution, for instance, we may circulate through relevant networks.

Your solution will be posted on the CRACK IT website for a minimum of 100 days in the first instance. If you have specific reasoning for a solution to be posted for a shorter or longer time, the CRACK IT team will be happy to discuss this with you.

The NC3Rs does not provide funding for orphan solutions submitted to the CRACK IT website.