The startup develops diagnostic machines and benchtop instruments for automated high-throughput phenotypic analysis in microbiology, enabling precise antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. Their technology enhances the efficiency of bacteriological research and diagnosis, allowing microbiologists to conduct extensive screenings with greater accuracy and speed.
Funding
$3.9M 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 microbiology screening methods for microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts are often time-consuming and labor-intensive, limiting the throughput and efficiency of research and diagnostic laboratories. Conventional techniques may also lack the ability to study microorganisms in complex communities or under a wide range of conditions.
Solution
The MilliDrop AzurEvo is an automated microbiology screening platform that enables high-throughput phenotypic analysis of microorganisms. The system generates up to 2000 microliter-sized droplets, each containing a different experimental condition, from 96 or 384 well plates. These droplets are incubated between 17 and 50°C for hours or days, while being analyzed using optical modules that measure parameters such as optical density, fluorescence, respiration, and pH. The AzurEvo's Darwin software facilitates data recovery and analysis, allowing researchers to monitor each droplet in detail throughout the experiment.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes microbiology researchers and diagnostic laboratories seeking to enhance the throughput and efficiency of microbial screening and analysis.
Features
- Automated generation of up to 2000 monodisperse droplets
- Supports up to 700 different experimental conditions per run
- Incubation temperature control from 17°C to 50°C
- Optical modules for measuring OD, fluorescence, respiration, and pH
- Tip-free pipetting to prevent cross-contamination and speed up droplet generation
- Darwin software for real-time data acquisition and analysis
- Sorting capabilities for pooling up to 15 droplets per well into 192 sorting wells
- Compatible with 96 and 384 well plates