Detect-ION is a deep-tech startup revolutionizing detection and diagnostics through next-generation sensor technology. Founded in October 2021, we operate from a state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot laboratory in Tampa, FL, where we tackle high-value detection challenges requiring expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, vacuum technology, data analytics, low-power electronics, system engineering, and AI/ML algorithms.
Our mission is simple yet bold: To bring life-saving health diagnostics to the masses through next-generation sensor technology.
Detect-ION partners with Moffitt to develop lung cancer breath diagnostics
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October,2021
From the ashes of SRI International’s CBRNE System Laboratory, Detect-ION is born!
November,2021
Detect-ION inaugurates its first humble laboratory at USF Connect.
March,2023
Detect-ION wins its first major contract to develop rapid breath diagnostics for U.S. warfighters.
January,2024
February, 2024
Detect-ION expands operation to a 4000-sqft state-of-the-art laboratory in Tampa.
April,2024
July,2024
Detect-ION invests in high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) to facilitate its ongoing breath biomarker discovery and point-of-care breath diagnostics pilots.
August,2024
At Detect-ION, we are redefining CBRNE detection, healthcare testing, and pathogen diagnostics with chip-scale gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technology that works across liquids, solids, and aerosols—all at the point of need. By leveraging microfabricated ion traps, breakthrough engineering and automation, our solutions seamlessly integrate sample collection, compound identification, and measurement in one ultra-compact system. The result? Accelerated, non-invasive, and highly sensitive analysis—delivering lab-quality performance without the bulk, cost, or delay of traditional laboratory equipment.
Detect-ION’s founding team, formerly at SRI International, has played a critical role in high-profile U.S. government programs to enhance chemical detection and security intelligence.
Developed trace chemical detection technology for strategic intelligence collection and early warning systems. Successfully demonstrated real-time detection and quantification of chemical threats on a US Air Force C-130 aircraft.
Supported chemical and biological threat detection in New York City’s subway environment, demonstrating real-world effectiveness in high-risk public spaces.
Detect-ION is at the forefront of next-generation sensor technologies for CBRNE applications, working alongside government agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders. Our commitment to innovation and accessibility ensures that advanced diagnostics and detection technologies are no longer limited to the lab—they are available when and where they’re needed most.
Want to learn more? Contact us today to explore how Detect-ION is shaping the future of detection and diagnostics.
With a diverse technical background and a relentless "scientist-turned-entrepreneur" grit, Ashish founded Detect-ION in 2021 to solve hard CBRNE sensing problems. At Detect-ION, he is applying his 19 years of S&T experience and a proven CRAD track-record ($36M) in business development, technical execution and programmatic management to solve the next set of sensing challenges in the area of national security, environmental monitoring and health diagnostics. Ashish has a PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of South Florida and has developed a cross-domain expertise spanning across electrical engineering, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, microfabrication, vacuum components and integration, system engineering and rigorous testing and evaluation of CBRNE sensors in real-world applications.
With two decades of expertise in business-to-business and nonprofit marketing, communications, and market research, Katherine develops strategic solutions to enhance brand awareness, support project initiatives, drive business growth and promote Detect-ION's chip-scale mass spectrometry technology across various applications and industries. Katherine also serves on the Channel District Community Advisory Committee for the City of Tampa. Before relocating, she served on numerous cultural and community boards and was named a 2022 Woman of Influence by the Jacksonville Business Journal. She is a graduate of Leadership Jacksonville and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Florida.
