ExciPlex develops proprietary photochemical diagnostic technologies for the detection of mycotoxins in animal feed and feed inputs, utilizing a portable spectrometer that provides real-time analysis through a smartphone app. This technology addresses the critical need for on-site detection of harmful toxins, enabling users to make informed feed formulation decisions and track contamination levels effectively.
Funding
$80K 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 methods for detecting mycotoxins in animal feed often require laboratory analysis, leading to delays in identifying contamination and making informed decisions about feed formulation. The lack of rapid, on-site testing capabilities hinders the ability to quickly assess and manage mycotoxin risks in feed production and storage.
Solution
ExciPlex is developing photochemical diagnostic technologies for rapid, on-site detection of mycotoxins in animal feed and feed inputs. Their approach utilizes proprietary detector compounds that selectively bind to specific mycotoxins, generating quantifiable signals. A portable spectrometer, paired with a smartphone app, provides real-time analysis of these signals, enabling users to immediately assess contamination levels. The system's connectivity allows for cloud-based processing and higher-order analyses, facilitating tracking of contamination rates and optimization of feed formulation strategies.
Target Audience
The primary customers are grain mills, livestock farms, and other stakeholders in the animal feed industry who need rapid, on-site mycotoxin detection capabilities.
Features
- Proprietary detector compounds designed for selective binding to mycotoxins
- Portable spectrometer providing dual-mode capabilities (absorbance and fluorescence; full spectral scans)
- Smartphone app for real-time data analysis and immediate feedback on toxin levels
- Cloud-based processing for advanced analytics and data management
- Web client for customizable higher-order analyses, including tracking contamination rates across time and locations
- Ability to assess remediation tactics and make informed feed formulation decisions