QDTI provides a benchtop and point‑of‑care instrument that uses quantum‑sensing nitrogen‑vacancy (NV) centers in synthetic diamond to image nanoscale magnetic fields generated by biomolecules.
Funding
$500K 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 biomarker detection methods often require large sample volumes, lengthy preparation steps, and lack the sensitivity needed for low-abundance targets, limiting rapid research, drug development, and point‑of‑care diagnostics.
Solution
QDTI offers a benchtop and point‑of‑care instrument that uses quantum sensing with nitrogen‑vacancy (NV) centers in synthetic diamond to image nanoscale magnetic fields generated by biomolecules. This approach enables detection of biomarkers at picogram‑per‑milliliter levels from as little as 5 µL of sample, reducing material consumption and assay time. The system provides rapid, label‑free measurements without extensive washing or amplification steps, delivering quantitative results within an hour. By leveraging the high sensitivity and spatial resolution of NV‑based magnetic imaging, QDTI supports faster drug discovery, biomedical research, and on‑site diagnostic testing.
Target Audience
Primary customers include pharmaceutical and biotech researchers conducting biomarker‑driven drug discovery, academic laboratories needing ultra‑sensitive assays, and diagnostic providers seeking rapid, low‑volume testing at the point of care.
Features
- Quantum‑doped diamond sensor containing billions of NV centers for nanoscale magnetic field imaging
- Picogram‑per‑milliliter analytical sensitivity with ≤5 µL sample requirement
- Minimal hands‑on preparation (single‑step assay) and results available in ~1 hour
- Label‑free detection eliminates repeated washing and reduces material loss
- Scalable instrument design suitable for both laboratory benches and point‑of‑care settings
- Integrated data acquisition and analysis pipeline for quantitative biomarker readouts