The startup develops a water-based core-shell particle system using non-toxic chitosan to create antimicrobial coatings that inhibit microbial growth on high-touch surfaces and medical devices. Additionally, it is creating an edible coating to extend the shelf life of fruits, reducing food loss and infection risk during logistics without relying on traditional chemical waxes.
Funding
$260K 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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Product
Problem
High-touch surfaces and medical devices can harbor and spread harmful microbes, leading to infections and health risks. Traditional chemical waxes used to extend the shelf life of fruits may also pose health and environmental concerns. There is a need for safe, effective, and eco-friendly antimicrobial and food preservation solutions.
Solution
InnoCoatex develops water-based core-shell particle systems using non-toxic chitosan to create antimicrobial coatings that inhibit microbial growth on surfaces and textiles. The core-shell technology allows for the encapsulation of various antimicrobial reagents, providing both contact killing and time-release killing. The company also offers an edible coating for fruits that extends shelf life by controlling moisture and oxygen levels, reducing food loss and infection risk during logistics without relying on traditional chemical waxes. These coatings utilize biomaterials and a patented nanoparticle technology platform to provide long-lasting protection while remaining environmentally friendly.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, healthcare facilities, and manufacturers of medical devices seeking antimicrobial coatings, as well as food producers and distributors looking to extend the shelf life and reduce waste of fruits.
Features
- Patented core-shell particle technology for enhanced antimicrobial efficacy and durability
- Water-based formulation using non-toxic chitosan, free of alcohol, chlorine, and heavy metals
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses (e.g., E. coli, S. aureus, H1N1, HCoV 229E)
- Long-lasting protection, with antimicrobial coatings lasting up to 100 days on surfaces
- Edible fruit coatings that extend shelf life by controlling moisture and oxygen exchange
- Customizable coatings for various applications, including high-touch surfaces, textiles, and food preservation
- Third-party tested and certified for safety, including skin irritation, eye irritation, and oral toxicity
- Environmentally friendly and biocompatible materials derived from seafood waste, promoting a circular economy