TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

While there are many laboratory tests for gastrointestinal GI pathogens that cause diarrheal diseases such as the Biofire instruments, currently, there is no test like our test which is portable, rapid (15 minutes compared to Biofire 1 hour), low cost (made of paper) and does not require electric power. Our test can be used by healthcare providers to to diagnose and treat their patients in real time. The prescription of antibiotics after a real time confirmation with a diagnostic can increase antibiotic stewardship and reduce the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance in society. Our technology would be disruptive in the healthcare industry because it will save money being used for expensive laboratory tests (eg Biofire FilmArray costs $1200 per test) that require shipping of samples, laboratory overhead costs and personnel training costs. It can replace the many GI pathogen lab tests in the market especially in case where labs are far from the market.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Medical Devices

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 3

Vetted Programs/Awards: NIH/NCATS SBIR Phase 2 Award, Phase 1 Award, Wisconsin Economic Development Center Award, American Gastroenterology Association AGA Shark Tank Winner

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Early-stage Startup (Seed)

Showcase Booth #: 35M

Website: http://www.godiagnostic.com

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: NIH/NCATS SBIR Phase 2 Award, Phase 1 Award, I Corps Award, Wisconsin Economic Development Center Award