FREDsense develops portable electrochemical detectors that utilize genetically engineered bacteria to measure PFAS contaminants in real-time, providing on-site water quality analysis. The company addresses the need for rapid and cost-effective PFAS testing, offering a five-day lab analysis service and the industry's first field test kit to facilitate timely decision-making in water management.
Funding
$136.9K 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.
MIFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) water quality testing methods are expensive, time-consuming, and require off-site lab processing, hindering real-time decision-making in water management. This leads to delays in identifying contamination sources and implementing timely mitigation strategies.
Solution
FREDsense offers rapid and cost-effective PFAS detection solutions, including a 5-day lab analysis service and a portable field test kit for on-site water quality analysis. Their Field-Ready Electrochemical Detector (FRED) enables users to quickly and reliably quantify PFAS contaminants directly in the field, eliminating the need to send samples to a lab. This allows for faster identification of contamination, quicker decision-making regarding treatment options, and improved workflow for environmental consultants, technology developers, municipalities, and other organizations involved in water management. The company's technology platform delivers faster data, enabling more efficient monitoring of water assets.
Target Audience
FREDsense serves environmental consultants, technology developers, municipalities, utilities, and non-profit organizations seeking faster, more affordable water sampling and optimized treatment solutions.
Features
- Portable electrochemical detectors for on-site PFAS measurement
- 5-day PFAS lab analysis service utilizing LC/MS-MS technology
- Custom sensor development for specific chemical detection needs
- Field-Ready Electrochemical Detector (FRED) for rapid, field-based analysis
- Integration with existing hardware and software infrastructure
- Customizable to reliably quantify specific contaminants of interest