Ekidna offers a portable lab-on-a-chip technology that provides real-time potency testing for THC, THCa, CBD, and CBDa, delivering results in just five minutes with an accuracy of ±1% by weight. This solution eliminates delays in cannabis testing for both small producers reliant on third-party labs and large producers facing production bottlenecks, enabling faster market entry and improved operational efficiency.
Funding
$950K 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 cannabis potency testing methods involve sending samples to third-party labs, leading to significant delays in obtaining results. These delays can create bottlenecks in production, slow down time to market, and hinder real-time monitoring of THC, THCa, CBD, and CBDa levels during cultivation and extraction.
Solution
Ekidna offers a portable, lab-on-a-chip system that delivers rapid, on-site potency testing for cannabis producers. The device provides accurate measurements of THC, THCa, CBD, and CBDa within five minutes, eliminating the need to wait for external lab results. This allows cultivators and extractors to make informed decisions in real-time, optimize harvest timing, streamline production workflows, and accelerate product release. The system's ease of use and portability enable decentralized testing across multiple locations, improving operational efficiency and scalability.
Target Audience
Ekidna targets cannabis cultivators, extractors, and producers of all sizes who seek to streamline potency testing, accelerate time to market, and improve operational efficiency.
Features
- Lab-on-a-chip technology for rapid potency testing of THC, THCa, CBD, and CBDa
- Results delivered in approximately five minutes
- Accuracy of ±1% by weight, comparable to traditional lab testing
- Portable and handheld design for on-site testing
- Simple operation requiring minimal training
- Real-time monitoring capabilities for optimizing harvest and extraction processes