* denotes 2023 Innovation Award Winner
Electrospin/spray for production of high mitigant-loaded fabrics
This technology is a new fabric production method that has unprecedented control over the particle loading in a loaded fabric system. We will use this approach to prepare fabrics that simultaneously protect from chemical threats and improve wearer comfort.MIDNIGHT: Monitoring and Inspecting Dirty Nukes Including Generating Heat Maps of Terrain
MIDNIGHT conducts autonomous surveys to identify and map the location of radiological threats using small UAS. MIDNIGHT simultaneously localizes and maps gamma ray and neutron radiation providing real-time meter-resolution accuracy using state-of-the-art computer vision techniques to construct a volumetric 3D representation of the region of interest.A Software Tool for Microbubble Enhanced HIFU for Non-invasive Tumor Ablations
Our innovative software leads to a revolutionary breakthrough of non-invasive tumor ablations by enabling customized microbubble targeting ultrasonic therapies for deep-seated tumors in clinical setting, which works as tumor Treatment Planning Software for therapist, and a design tool for HIFU manufactures to improve efficacy and safety of HIFU devices.Eye-in-Ear device
The Eye-in-Ear device is the first ever, needle-sized steerable endoscope that makes it possible to survey and diagnose middle ear disease using a minimally invasive trans-Eustachian tube approach, sparing patients from invasive surgery.A Wearable Diamond Sensor of Ionizing Radiation
Euclid proposes a light, very compact, wearable, on-chip diamond sensor for all kinds of ionizing radiation including neutron fluxes. The idea is based on measuring the change in properties of RF resonator where diamond is exposed by ionizing radiation. Our sensor is sensitive, robust, can be fed from mobile phone.Engineered protein for tissue protection
We have developed a protein to treat radiation poisoning, traumatic brain injury, organophosphate poisoning and similar traumas. The protein is engineered so that a single injection works for at least several days, and it crosses the blood-brain barrier to provide extra protection of the nervous system against long-term damage.Next-generation protein sequencing for pathogen agnostic and massively parallel infectious disease diagnostics
DNA sequencing and RNA therapeutics have revolutionized the medical and biodefense worlds but sequencing proteins that underpin cellular pathogenicity remains slow and expensive. Glyphic Bio's single-molecule protein sequencing platform identifies all proteins in a sample to enable rapid diagnosis of known diseases and the detection of novel, emerging threatsTachyon Guardian
Introducing the Tachyon Guardian, an AI-driven gene expression-based POC diagnostic platform designed for the Defence industry. Specialising in biodosimetry, it revolutionises radiological incident response by enhancing triage efficiency and predicting acute radiation syndrome outcomes. The Tachyon Guardian ensures rapid, accurate assessments, safeguarding personnel and civilians in high-stakes radiological emergencies.Sensor-integrated proteome on-chip (SPOC‚Ñ¢): a multiplexed pan-pathogen detection platform
Proteins are the functional elements of biology. However, traditional, costly protein production methods limit the ability to evaluate their role in disease. INanoBio developed the world’s first technology to produce >1000 proteins directly on biosensors. We are developing a pan-pathogen biosensor chip to aid in diagnostics, therapeutic evaluation, and prognostics.Recognize- A first-in-class diagnostic platform
We are developing a first-in-class medical diagnostic that will enable the pre-symptomatic, accurate, and rapid detection of pathogens. Our technology is adaptable to disease-specific cartridges. It will be game-changing on the battlefield, with a rapid and accurate diagnosis, saving soldiers' lives, and will help through any future pandemics.The Protein ProFiler‚Ñ¢: A Microfluidic Solution to the Biomarker Complexity
With >1,000,000 proteins in humans exhibiting a unique signature of any of >400 different metabolically applied chemical modifications, current technology cannot address this combinatorial complexity. To identify CBW/DEW exposures to the warfighter—pre-symptomatically—accurate biomarkers of toxicity must be discovered and diagnosed. The ProFiler is uniquely suited to accomplish this task.Machine Learning for Multi-modal CBRN Threat Classification and Localization
We propose a chemical threat detection system that leverages drones, computer vision, multimodal machine learning, and chemical detection technologies to provide an operator with an improved tool to identify and respond to chemical threats more rapidly and with more autonomy.Thermobrachytherapy Oncology Platform Medical Device
Thermobrachytherapy device incorporates temporary balloon implant and induction system to treat at-risk tissue post-resection. A potent therapeutic thermal enhancement by delivery of simultaneous heat and radiation. Treatment delivered immediately post resection before cancer cells migrate, significantly enhancing local response and survival while minimizing peripheral toxicity and improve clinical outcomes.A lean, affordable robotic technology that provides a unique functionality and option to current robotic furniture / assisted access products
Our lean, low-cost novel robotic technology provides the unique functionality of moving outward to clear any objects beneath it, then lowering a wall-mounted cabinet (mounted at 72 inches high) as much as 3 feet to bring the cabinet to within arm's reach of a person who uses a wheelchair.A safe, rapid, and effective way to cure gum disease
SingletO2 Therapeutics has developed a patented device to safely, rapidly and effectively treat gum disease (periodontitis). The tip of the device's optical fiber, inserted into the periodontal pocket, painlessly kills the bacteria that cause periodontitis without using antibiotics. This game-changing technology is safer and more effective than current treatments.Next generation diagnostic and therapeutic bone fracture healing
Sonogen Medical is working to commercialize a ground-breaking ultrasonic bone growth stimulation device that optimizes bone fracture healing while providing real-time feedback on both patient compliance and the fracture healing process.Capillary-Embedded Rapid Adaptable Multiscale (CERAM) Bioprinting for Engineering Large Vascularized Tissues
The proposed technology represents a novel hybrid 3D bioprinting approach that can rapidly incorporate thousands of porous microtubes that function as capillary vessels to a centimeter-sized 3D printed scaffold within several minutes. The proposed invention is 10-fold faster and exhibits 10-fold higher resolution than existing technologies.Enclosed Hollow Needle Blister-Packs for Drug Delivery
A blister pack that contains a prefilled amount of vaccine or other medicine that can be administered by pressing the blister pack against the patient where the enclosed hollow needle inside the blister pack will inject the medication into the patient.Biomimicking Photocrosslinkable Nanocomposite Bone Grafts
We develop Biomimicking Photocrosslinkable Nanocomposite Bone Grafts, which mirror the structure of natural bone and are fabricated under simple conditions. The bone grafts can load and release bioactive molecules, activate cell signaling pathways to simultaneously promote osteogenesis and angiogenesis, while providing optimal mechanical support to the injured area, expediting the bone healing process.Rough Adhesive Hydrogels (RAd gels) Non-catechol based adhesive hydrogels
A biocompatible hydrogels that exhibits robust adhesion in wet conditions to substrates with wide range of chemistries and moduli.Stretchable, Adhesive, and Self-Healing Hydrogels for Next-Generation Adhesives
A hydrogel that can naturally stretch and self-heal while adhering to the body, enabling new designs for medical adhesives.Surface Ionization Noncontact Extended-Wear (SINEW) Mask
The Surface Ionization Noncontact Extended-Wear (SINEW) Mask revolutionizes personal respiratory protection by utilizing noncontact, wearable electrostatic filters. By harnessing miniaturized high-voltage electronics and advanced catalytic coatings, SINEW Mask eliminates airborne threats without compromising comfort, communication, or usability. Fundamentally, the mask protects against harmful particulate matter without touching the wearer’s face.Vaccine Microarray Patch / VaxiPatch
Verndari's VaxiPatch, is a thermostable, intradermal microarray vaccine delivery system designed to be a universal, easy-to-use, painless, dose-sparing delivery method with the potential to be self-administered, streamlining vaccine administration. The system is being developed for high-speed manufacturing, reducing cold chain requirements and medical waste.