This nanotechnology company specializes in measuring host cell proteins in biomanufacturing using silicon nanowire arrays, enabling multiplexed detection of multiple protein concentrations simultaneously. By integrating this technology, clients can enhance performance and lower costs in their biomanufacturing processes.
Funding
$11.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for protein concentration measurement, such as ELISA, can be expensive and time-consuming, creating barriers to rapid and frequent testing in biomanufacturing and diagnostic applications. Traditional lab methods often require specialized equipment and trained personnel, limiting accessibility and increasing operational costs.
Solution
Advanced Silicon Group (ASG) is developing the Nanoswift™ biosensor, a next-generation biosensor based on silicon nanowire technology, to provide rapid, cost-effective, and multiplexed protein concentration measurements. The ASG biosensor utilizes electrical measurements on a silicon chip to quantify the concentration of multiple proteins simultaneously in a single test. This approach reduces testing time to under 15 minutes and lowers costs by an estimated 15X compared to ELISA. The biosensor's simple three-step process—expose, rinse, and insert into a handheld system—streamlines workflows and expands access to protein sensing.
Target Audience
ASG's primary customers include biomanufacturing companies seeking to optimize protein production, point-of-care diagnostics providers, and researchers in medicine and life sciences.
Features
- Silicon nanowire array for high sensitivity and multiplexed detection of proteins and other biological molecules
- Electrical measurement technique enabling faster results compared to optical methods
- Handheld testing system for on-site analysis and rapid results
- Low-cost processing with potential for significant cost reduction compared to ELISA
- Custom development services to tailor the sensor to specific protein targets
- Custom fabrication of silicon wafers with customized nanowire structures