The startup has developed an AI-assisted platform for identifying bacteria using gram stain images, specimens, and symptoms captured with optical microscopes. This technology enables clinicians to accurately determine the causative bacteria in infectious diseases, facilitating the selection of appropriate antibiotics to combat life-threatening infections.
Funding
$3.2M 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
Traditional methods of bacterial identification rely on manual gram staining and microscopic examination, which are subjective, time-consuming, and prone to inter-observer variability. This can lead to delays in diagnosis and inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
Solution
CarbGeM provides AI-powered solutions for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, leveraging image analysis and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency in clinical and research settings. Their product suite includes automated gram stain devices, AI-driven image analysis software, and cloud-based platforms for data sharing and collaboration. By automating and standardizing the bacterial identification process, CarbGeM enables faster, more accurate diagnoses, facilitating appropriate antibiotic stewardship and improved patient outcomes. Their solutions also address the growing challenges of workforce shortages and regional disparities in access to quality diagnostics.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clinical laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies involved in infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial research, and drug development.
Features
- **BiTTE®-Urine:** AI software for assisting physicians in bacterial species estimation from urine gram stain images.
- **BiTTE®-iE:** AI-powered application for gram stain image analysis, aiding in the estimation of microbial species and supporting antimicrobial stewardship through regional antibiograms.
- **PoCGS® series:** Automated gram staining devices with customizable parameters for various staining methods and specimen types.
- **SOLTIMO-M:** Device for automated and rapid measurement of bacterial growth on solid media, based on light transmittance, applicable in healthcare, industrial inspection, and drug discovery.
- **Bacterial Growth Monitor (BGM) Solution:** Service for monitoring microbial growth on solid media, supporting research in drug discovery and antimicrobial resistance.
- **CarbConnect®:** Cloud-based AI image analysis platform for secure image storage, real-time communication, and expert collaboration.
- **ライフサイエンスDX/AIソリューション:** AI solutions for the medical and life science fields, based on expertise in automated gram staining devices and microbial estimation AI software.