Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Current biomedical diagnostic assays often rely on bulky, expensive optical equipment and complex fluidic setups, which limit throughput, increase costs, and delay disease detection.
Solution
Pathflow develops photonic integrated circuit (PIC) platforms that embed optical sensing functions directly onto semiconductor chips, enabling compact, high‑speed diagnostic assays. By leveraging silicon photonics technology, the PICs provide precise light delivery and detection for a variety of biomolecular interactions while consuming minimal power. The platform is designed for easy integration with standard laboratory workflows and can be mass‑produced using established semiconductor manufacturing processes, reducing device cost and scaling capacity. Pathflow’s technology accelerates assay turnaround times and improves sensitivity, supporting earlier and more reliable disease diagnosis in clinical and research settings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are diagnostic manufacturers, biotech companies, and clinical laboratories seeking compact, high‑performance optical sensing solutions for rapid disease testing.
Features
- Silicon‑based photonic integrated circuits that combine light sources, waveguides, and detectors on a single chip
- High‑resolution optical sensing for label‑free and fluorescence‑based biomarker detection
- Low‑power operation suitable for portable and point‑of‑care diagnostic instruments
- Compatibility with standard microfluidic interfaces and existing laboratory automation equipment
- Scalable semiconductor fabrication enabling high‑volume, cost‑effective production
- Modular design allowing customization for diverse assay formats and target analytes