TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

The current leading and traditional products in the market of stem cell cultivation requires the addition of large amount of growth factors (i.e. divers kinds of polypeptides) and various organic compounds to increase cell division. Despite its capability in promoting cell development, the addition of growth facts also causes a high risk of stimulating growth of cancerous cells and tumors in vivo after transplantation. This is where our innovative product comes in. Our product, iSECnMs, can increase cell division and avoid the usage of additional growth factor for cultivating cells. As for the simply description of philosophy or mechanism, owing to the appropriate design and choice of materials & structure of the matrix, the physiological contact between NSCs and matrices resembles ‘physical massage’ in the Chinese medicine acupuncture technique that causes the cells to specific differentiate into functional cells that are in urgent demand in cell replacement therapy.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Biotech, Pharma

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4

Vetted Programs/Awards: Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury Award at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions Genera on 13 April, 2018, Third Prize in the 1st Beijing-Hong Kong Youth Innovation Cup on 24 Oct 2018

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Mid-stage Startup (A or B)

Showcase Booth #: 227

Website: http://kto.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/home

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities under HKSAR Government