AssureDrop provides a droplet‑in‑multiwell‑plate system that brings microfluidic precision to standard laboratory plates, enabling uniform 3D spheroid formation directly within each well.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Researchers often need to screen very limited biological samples, such as patient biopsies or expensive stem cells, using 3D spheroid assays. Conventional microfluidic platforms require specialized equipment and are not compatible with standard multiwell plate workflows, limiting throughput and scalability.
Solution
AssureDrop offers a droplet‑in‑multiwell‑plate system that brings microfluidic precision to the familiar format of standard laboratory plates. The technology generates uniform droplets containing cells directly within each well, enabling high‑throughput 3D spheroid formation without the need for custom hardware. By integrating with existing plate readers and automation tools, the platform fits seamlessly into current laboratory pipelines, reducing hands‑on time and sample waste. This approach accelerates drug discovery, personalized medicine, and genetic analysis workflows that rely on limited, high‑value samples.
Target Audience
Primary customers are academic and industrial laboratories conducting 3D cell culture assays for drug discovery, personalized oncology research, and stem‑cell–based studies.
Features
- Patent‑pending droplet generation directly inside conventional multiwell plates
- Uniform droplet size control for reproducible 3D spheroid formation
- Compatibility with standard plate readers, liquid handlers, and imaging systems
- Minimal sample consumption, ideal for scarce biopsies and stem cell cultures
- Scalable workflow that supports high‑throughput screening without additional microfluidic infrastructure