Now Seeking Partners

Let's Advance HSE-01 Together

We are actively seeking clinical research partners, principal investigators, funding organizations, and industry collaborators to bring the HUNTER Trial from protocol to publication and ultimately from first-in-human data to global market approval.

Who We're Looking For

Clinical Trial Sites

Academic medical centers, university hospitals, or research clinics with established endocrinology/diabetes departments and regulatory infrastructure (IRB, research pharmacy, data management).

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Active diabetes clinic serving 500+ patients with recent T2D diagnoses
  • Experience conducting Phase I/II clinical trials (GCP compliance)
  • Access to research-grade laboratory facilities
  • Metabolic kitchen or dietitian team for lifestyle intervention delivery
  • Location in Africa, North America, or Europe preferred
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Principal Investigators

Endocrinologists, clinical pharmacologists, or diabetologists with research experience seeking high-impact publication opportunities and grant funding collaborations.

What We Offer PIs:

  • First/senior authorship on primary results manuscript
  • Co-investigator roles on grant applications (NIH R01, EDCTP, Wellcome Trust)
  • Complete protocol, statistical analysis plan, and eCRF system ready-to-activate
  • Travel funding for conference presentations (ADA, EASD, IDF)
  • Advisory board role in Phase IIb/III trial design if results positive
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Funding Partners

Foundations, impact investors, family offices, or government agencies committed to advancing affordable, evidence-based diabetes interventions with global health equity focus.

Investment Opportunity:

  • Phase Ib/IIa Budget: $923,000 all-in (18-month timeline)
  • ROI Potential: Licensing revenue, milestone payments, royalties if FDA-approved
  • Exclusive option to co-fund Phase IIb ($2-3M) if results positive
  • Impact alignment: Africa-first development, ethical benefit-sharing, <$50/month pricing
  • Tax benefits for charitable contributions (501(c)(3) sponsorship available)
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Industry Collaborators

Pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical firms, CROs, or botanical drug developers interested in co-development, licensing, or service provision (manufacturing, regulatory, clinical operations).

Collaboration Models:

  • Co-Development: Shared funding, data ownership, and commercialization rights
  • Licensing Agreement: Exclusive global or regional rights post-Phase Ib/IIa
  • Service Provision: GMP manufacturing, CRO operations, regulatory consulting
  • Strategic Investment: Equity stake in spinout company formed around HSE-01
  • First-mover advantage in affordable botanical diabetes market
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What We Offer Partners

Complete, Ready-to-Activate Protocol

120-page protocol developed to ICH-GCP standards. Statistical analysis plan pre-registered. Lifestyle intervention manuals finalized. You're funding execution, not development.

High-Impact Publication Opportunities

Target journals: Diabetes Care, JCEM, Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology. Co-authorship guaranteed for key collaborators. Protocol paper + primary results manuscript.

Exclusive Commercialization Options

Funding partners receive first-refusal rights on Phase IIb/III co-funding and global licensing. Clear IP ownership framework. Royalty structures negotiable.

Experienced Research Team

Lead investigator with 10+ years in botanical drug development. Statistical consultant with FDA submission experience. DSMB of independent experts in diabetes/clinical pharmacology.

Ethical Benefit-Sharing Framework

Nagoya Protocol compliant. Royalty arrangements with West African source communities. Commitment to affordable pricing ($50/month target) for low/middle-income countries.

Clear Regulatory Pathway

FDA botanical drug guidance (2016) mapped. IND application strategy developed. CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, controls) package specifications finalized. GMP manufacturing partner identified.

Partnership Models

Co-Development Agreement

$923K
  • You fund Phase Ib/IIa trial ($923K)
  • Shared data ownership
  • Co-publication rights (90-day review window)
  • Exclusive option to license HSE-01 if results positive
  • First-refusal on Phase IIb co-funding
  • Advisory board seat in trial governance
  • Royalty-free license for non-commercial research use
Discuss Terms

Joint Venture / SPV

Negotiable
  • Form dedicated legal entity co-owned by research team + partner
  • Partner contributes capital; research team contributes IP + expertise
  • Equity split negotiated (typical range: 60/40 to 80/20 partner favor)
  • Profit-sharing from licensing, sales, or acquisition
  • Shared governance (board seats proportional to equity)
  • Exit strategy: Acquisition by pharma/nutraceutical company post-Phase III
  • Ideal for family offices, impact investors, or strategic corporate partners
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Download Collaboration Materials

Access comprehensive documents detailing the HUNTER Trial protocol, budget, and partnership opportunities. Full protocol and investigator's brochure available to qualified partners upon NDA execution.

Protocol-at-a-Glance

PDF | 8 pages | Public Access

Executive summary of study design, endpoints, timeline, and eligibility criteria. Perfect for initial review by PIs and site coordinators.

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Detailed Budget Breakdown

PDF | 15 pages | Password Protected

Line-item budget for Phase Ib/IIa trial ($923K total). Includes personnel costs, GMP manufacturing, labs, regulatory fees, and contingency.

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Available to serious funding inquiries. Contact us for password.

Full Clinical Trial Protocol (v3.0)

PDF | 120 pages | NDA Required

Complete, IRB-ready protocol including statistical analysis plan, case report forms, lifestyle intervention manuals, and safety monitoring framework.

NDA Required

Available to qualified PIs and institutional partners. Submit inquiry to initiate NDA.

Investigator's Brochure

PDF | 45 pages | NDA Required

Comprehensive reference document including phytochemistry, preclinical pharmacology/toxicology, traditional use, and dosing rationale per ICH E6(R2).

NDA Required

Essential for PI review. Request access via partnership inquiry.

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