NOMADX offers a rapid pathogen testing platform for the food industry that uses Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering to detect contaminants. Their technology provides faster and more accurate results than traditional PCR testing, with the ease of use of ATP-based tests.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current pathogen detection methods in the food industry, such as traditional PCR testing, often involve lengthy turnaround times and complex sample preparation, leading to delays in identifying and addressing contamination risks. Existing rapid tests may lack the accuracy and sensitivity needed to ensure comprehensive food safety.
Solution
NomadX offers a comprehensive food safety solution that combines advanced decontamination, efficient sample collection, and rapid pathogen detection to minimize the risk of contaminated food reaching consumers. The core of the NomadX platform is a portable, cartridge-based system utilizing Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) technology licensed from Johns Hopkins University. This patented technology enhances the spectral signal of molecules within a sample, enabling highly sensitive and specific detection of a wide range of analytes. The NomadX system delivers lab-quality results in minutes, without the need for extensive sample preparation or specialized training.
Target Audience
NomadX primarily targets food producers, processors, distributors, retailers, and regulatory organizations seeking to improve food safety protocols and prevent costly outbreaks.
Features
- Portable, handheld device for on-site pathogen detection
- Cartridge-based system with pre-loaded, patented SERS-enhanced silicon chips
- Rapid detection of whole, viable bacteria with minimal enrichment or prep
- Serovar-level multiplex detection capabilities
- AI-powered data analysis for instant results and identification of defined pathogen signatures
- Non-destructive sample protocol, allowing for confirmatory testing
- Comprehensive solution including decontamination and enhanced sample collection methods
- USDA/FDA/EPA approved, OMRI registered disinfection and decontamination process