eDNAtec utilizes environmental DNA (eDNA) technology and the EnviroSeq® Genomics Workflow to analyze biodiversity and ecological health across various ecosystems. By providing precise and reliable data on species distribution and ecosystem dynamics, eDNAtec supports informed decision-making for ocean-based enterprises and environmental stewardship.
Funding
$1.1M 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.
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Problem
Traditional methods of assessing biodiversity and ecological health, such as trawling, can be invasive, costly, and provide limited insights into species distribution and ecosystem dynamics. These methods often lack the precision and scalability needed for comprehensive environmental monitoring and informed decision-making.
Solution
eDNAtec leverages environmental DNA (eDNA) technology and the EnviroSeq® Genomics Workflow to provide precise and reliable data on biodiversity and ecological health across diverse ecosystems. The EnviroSeq® workflow is a standardized, end-to-end operating procedure encompassing program design, calibration, sample collection, DNA isolation, sequencing, data analysis, and interpretation. This approach minimizes environmental impact while maximizing data accuracy, enabling comprehensive biodiversity reports with actionable insights. By analyzing eDNA, eDNAtec supports informed decision-making for ocean-based enterprises and environmental stewardship.
Target Audience
eDNAtec serves ocean-based enterprises and organizations involved in environmental stewardship, requiring precise and reliable data for informed decision-making regarding biodiversity and ecological health.
Features
- EnviroSeq® Genomics Workflow: A seven-step standardized operating procedure ensuring repeatable, reproducible, and accurate results.
- Program Design: Modeling eDNA surveys, including scope definition, site selection, and sampling strategy.
- Calibration: Pilot studies to understand eDNA dynamics in previously unstudied regions, considering factors like water temperature and biodiversity.
- Sample Collection: Standardized protocols for retrieving eDNA with minimal impact on the ecosystem.
- DNA Isolation: Extraction of eDNA and amplification of target gene regions using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
- Sequencing: Utilizing high-throughput technologies like Illumina MiSeq and NovaSeq 6000 platforms.
- Data Analysis: Processing sequence data using custom-designed bioinformatics software with rigorous QC/QA checks.
- Interpretation: Generating comprehensive biodiversity reports with predictive models, ecological food web reconstruction, and early detection of invasive species.