New DNA technique for faster identification of microorganisms
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| Coordinator | Vecta Biosystems |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 273 637 |
| Project duration | November 2012 - April 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Two academic research partners were engaged to the development, one from SLU and one from Karolinska university hospital. One Stockholm based biotech company was engaged to co-develop analytic software to our instrument. Groundwork for larger project has been set together with these collaborators. New company web page was opened (www.vectabiosystems.com). The intellectual property situation was updated and new product concept was decided.
Results and expected effects
We re-focused our product development according the business development discussions and feedback from contacts. Our patent application is ready to PCT submission and we have a strategy for future intellectual property management. With the new improved directions in product development we have a stronger case to attract further funding to bring our technology to the market.
Approach and implementation
In addition to Stockholm, contact network building was continued in Singapore, Zurich, and Stuttgart, where we attended the Medtec 2013 technology fair. With the new established contacts new collaborative projects are planned to reach proof of function in a clinical environment. The prototype has been updated to reach better sensitivity and stability and is now ready for demonstrations. With the new business model we aim for a bigger market with a more specialized and defined product.