iGii manufactures Gii, a pure 3D carbon nanomaterial that enhances sensing technologies by providing superior sensitivity and performance at a significantly lower cost than traditional materials like gold and platinum. This technology addresses the need for cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable solutions in point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety applications.
Funding
$25.6M 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 sensing technologies rely on expensive materials like gold and platinum, which limits their accessibility and scalability, particularly in point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety. These traditional materials also present sustainability and supply chain security concerns.
Solution
iGii manufactures Gii, a pure 3D carbon nanomaterial designed to replace traditional sensing materials. Gii offers superior sensitivity and performance at a significantly lower cost, enabling more cost-effective and scalable sensing solutions. Its high carbon purity, large surface area, and anti-fouling properties contribute to its enhanced performance in various applications. The company has developed a proof-of-concept sensing platform to demonstrate Gii's capabilities, showcasing its potential to transform industries by offering a sustainable and secure alternative to existing materials.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of sensing devices and researchers in point-of-care human diagnostics, veterinary diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety industries.
Features
- Pure 3D carbon nanomaterial with high carbon purity and large surface area
- Anti-fouling properties for enhanced sensor performance
- Cost-effective alternative to gold, platinum, and screen-printed carbon
- Scalable manufacturing process
- Proof-of-concept sensing platform demonstrating capabilities in various applications
- Potential applications in lab-on-a-chip devices for point-of-care diagnostics
- Suitable for heavy metal detection in water, soil health monitoring, and real-time food safety monitoring