BioFlyte develops fieldable aerosol mass spectrometers that provide real-time detection and identification of airborne biological threats, including bacteria, viruses, and toxins, within five minutes. This technology enhances safety for critical infrastructure by enabling autonomous monitoring and reducing reliance on costly reagents.
Funding
$12.8M 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.
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Product
Problem
Current methods for detecting airborne biological threats often rely on lab-based analysis, leading to delays in identifying and responding to potential hazards. Traditional detection systems can also be expensive to operate due to their reliance on specialized reagents and trained personnel. This creates vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and public spaces.
Solution
BioFlyte offers a field-deployable aerosol mass spectrometer that provides real-time detection and identification of airborne biological threats, including bacteria, viruses, and toxins, within five minutes. The system uses an efficient aerosol sample collector, automated sample handling, and AI/ML algorithms to compare processed mass spectra to library spectra. This allows for autonomous monitoring of critical infrastructure, reducing reliance on costly reagents and specialized personnel. The technology detects a broad spectrum of airborne hazards, including B. Anthracis, F. Tularensis, Y. Pestis, Ricin Toxin, and Fentanyl.
Target Audience
The primary customers are operators of critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, public venues, and commercial buildings seeking to enhance safety and security through real-time biothreat detection.
Features
- Field-deployable aerosol mass spectrometer for on-site analysis
- Real-time detection and identification of airborne biological threats in under 5 minutes
- Automated sample handling, tracking, and archiving for autonomous operation
- AI/ML algorithms for comparing processed mass spectra to library spectra
- Detects a broad spectrum of airborne hazards, including bacteria, viruses, and toxins
- Does not rely on expensive reagents and consumables