DNAiTECH develops portable nucleic acid amplification systems for point-of-care diagnostics, utilizing LAMP-CRISPR technology in a low-cost, paper-based microfluidic format. Their solutions enable rapid and robust pathogen detection across biomedical, environmental, and Agritech applications, meeting the World Health Organization’s ASSURED criteria.
Funding
$620K 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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Problem
Current point-of-care diagnostic methods often lack the speed, sensitivity, and portability required for effective use in resource-limited settings or outside traditional laboratory environments. Existing molecular diagnostic tools can be expensive, complex to operate, and require specialized infrastructure, hindering rapid disease detection and response.
Solution
DNAiTECH develops portable nucleic acid amplification systems for rapid point-of-care diagnostics, leveraging LAMP-CRISPR technology on a low-cost, paper-based microfluidic platform. Their solutions enable fast and reliable pathogen detection across various applications, including biomedical, environmental, and Agritech sectors. The company's technologies aim to meet the World Health Organization’s ASSURED criteria (Affordable, Sensitive, Specific, User-friendly, Rapid/Robust, Equipment-free, and Deliverable to end-users). DNAiTECH's product line includes S-TECH for nucleic acid isolation, a second-generation portable isothermal amplification instrument, and a third-generation platform (PLACID) integrating LAMP with CRISPR for multi-target and multi-sample testing.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare providers, environmental monitoring agencies, and agricultural businesses requiring rapid and accessible diagnostic tools for pathogen detection in point-of-care or field settings.
Features
- S-TECH: Sample processing technology for nucleic acid isolation from diverse sample types (nasal swabs, soil, plant tissue, etc.)
- Second Generation DNAiTECH Instrument: Portable, battery-powered system for isothermal amplification with a temperature range of 37-70°C, compatible with LAMP, RPA, RCA, and HDA.
- PLACID (Gen3): Paper-based microfluidic system integrating LAMP and CRISPR for multiplexed pathogen detection.
- LAMP-CRISPR integration: Enhances specificity and provides a visual readout for easy interpretation of results.
- Paper-based microfluidics: Reduces cost and complexity, enabling disposable and field-deployable diagnostics.
- Android smartphone integration: Combines with Bluetooth-connected handheld instrument for data analysis and result display (Gen2).