Revolutionizing Detection

Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics

Our Mission

Safer & Healthier Lives:

Real-Time, Lab-Grade Molecular Analysis Anywhere, Anytime

Using next-generation sensor technology, precision engineering and AI/ML automation, we’ve developed a portable platform that delivers rapid, lab-quality molecular analysis. From diagnosing infectious diseases in exhaled breath to identifying chemical hazards in trace amounts, our breakthrough solution brings high-precision chemical analysis out of the lab to provide insightful information — quickly, accurately, and reliably.

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Detect-ION | Molecular Point of Care Diagnostics

Our Breakthrough

Chip-Scale Mass Spectrometry

Detect-ION has achieved what many thought impossible: miniaturizing complex mass spectrometry (MS) technology to chip scale. Our solutions integrate sample collection, thermal desorption, separation, 1-amu resolution mass analysis and chemical identification in one ultra-compact system that works in vapor, liquid, solid, and aerosolized form – to provide instantaneous molecular analysis at the point of need.

The Result

Accelerated, non-invasive, and highly sensitive analysis without the bulk, cost, or delay of traditional laboratory equipment.

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Applications

Healthcare Diagnostics

Detect-ION’s next-gen technology enables early detection of diseases, infections, and metabolic disorders through breath analysis for results in minutes, not days. By bringing high-precision point of care diagnostics, we support faster decision-making, quicker treatment, improved patient flow, and greater patient comfort by eliminating invasive procedures.

Security & Defense

Detect-ION enables real-time identification of chemical warfare agents, explosives, and illicit substances – delivering rapid threat detection, monitoring, and health readiness support for warfighters in the field. Our system empowers security teams with instant situational awareness, supporting swift response protocols and comprehensive exposure analysis for both personnel safety and forensic investigation across military and civilian security settings.

Public Safety

Detect-ION could equip first responders and law enforcement with portable, on-scene chemical identification capabilities for hazardous materials and suspicious substances. This emerging technology has the potential to enable immediate threat assessment without laboratory delays, while offering industrial safety managers future tools for monitoring workplace exposures and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Environmental Monitoring

Detect-ION envisions a future where precision tracking of air pollution and hazardous emissions transforms environmental monitoring. Our developing technology aims to identify and quantify specific chemical compounds at ultra-low concentrations, with the potential to help environmental agencies, municipalities, and industrial operators pinpoint pollution sources, monitor regulatory compliance, and implement targeted mitigation strategies to safeguard public health.

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Water Quality Assurance

Detect-ION is pioneering next-generation diagnostics that will enable rapid detection of drinking water contamination, chemical spills, and environmental hazards. This emerging technology promises to identify harmful compounds at parts-per-billion levels in minutes rather than days, positioning water utilities, environmental response teams, and industrial facilities to immediately assess contamination events, verify treatment effectiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance to safeguard public water supplies.

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Our Sponsors

Defense
Innovation
Unit

Defense Threat
Reduction Agency

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity

U.S. Naval Research Labratory

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The Next Generation of

Molecular Diagnostics

Has Arrived

Detect-ION stands at the forefront of next-generation sensor technologies, working alongside government agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders. Our commitment ensures that advanced diagnostics and detection technologies are no longer limited to the lab—they're available when and where they're needed most.

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