Grant Recipient Descriptions

2018

 

Encapsulate

Our automated tumor-on-chip system grows patients cancer cells outside the body and tests the efficacy of chemotherapeutic drugs against them to advocate for the best course of treatment.

2017

Arax Engineering

Arax Engineering is committed to improving the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of buildings and bridges by improving the resiliency of columns. Our novel construction material enables accelerated construction and provides improved performance of columns against hazards including earthquakes, blasts, and fires. We also provide structural engineering design services and have professional licensure in California and Connecticut.

 

2016

mBiotics

mBiotics is developing a simple, low-cost, and user-friendly platform technology based on magnetic levitation for cell-based medical diagnostics. This technology will serve as an on-site alternative to current complex testing methods performed in remote testing labs which can take up to 3 days to return the results. By offering important diagnostic information not previously available on-site, this device can better inform medical decisions in clinical settings, make medical diagnostics more accessible in developing countries, and enable monitoring of medical conditions at home.

 

MedImaging 

MedImaging is a research group developing innovative imaging systems based on near-infrared light for clinical applications. MedImaging group is doing research and making progress toward miniaturization of this technology to be used as a diagnostic imaging device for breast cancer detection.

 

MediSense Technology, LLC. 

MediSense Technology, LLC. is researching and developing a diabetes monitoring device which will allow individuals living with diabetes a painless alternative to the traditional finger prick method for diabetes monitoring.  By using specialized manufacturing techniques, MediSense Technology, LLC. is developing a device which can be used to analyze the breath of diabetics and identify chemicals in the breath which are related to variations in blood glucose levels.  This breath analyzer device will allow for an immediate, accurate, and noninvasive method for diabetes monitoring.

 

NexGen Infrastructure

NexGen Infrastructure provides state-of-the-art bridge monitoring systems.  The continuous electronic monitoring and data collection allow engineers to better evaluate and react to changes in bridge performance over the structure’s lifespan.

 

2015

 

3D Array Technology LLC (3DAT)

Founded in January 2013, 3D Array Technology LLC (3DAT) is dedicated to providing high efficiency, low temperature active industrial catalysts with reduced usage of precious metals. Based on the unique Nano-array catalysts technology, we are currently developing emission control catalysts for Diesel engines.

 

Instant Imaging Technology LLC

Instant Imaging Technology LLC develops innovative imaging solutions to improve microscope performance and provides cost-effective add-on kits that convert a regular microscope into a high-throughput whole slide imaging system.

 

Reinesse

Founded in 2015, Reinesse is developing effective biomaterials and techniques to solve skin problems.

 

2014

Dura Biotech

Founded in May 2012, Dura Biotech develops innovative technologies to improve functionality and durability of bioprosthetic heart valves, in particular transcatheter heart valves. Dura Biotech is a part of the University of Connecticut’s Technology Incubation Program. Dura Biotech leverages its unique technical strengths in soft tissue testing, material modeling, simulation, and patient-specific evaluation to rapidly move devices from concept to reality.

 

OrteoPoniX

OrteoPoniX is a medical device company that is based on technology developed in Professor Mei Wei’s lab at the University of Connecticut. We are developing new materials for bone fixation and bone repair applications.

 

Q-PRO Bracing Technologies LLC

Q-PRO Bracing Technologies LLC has developed a smart knee brace for the treatment of osteoarthritis. By combining smart fluid technology and a unique brace design Q-PRO’s product can absorb shock, increase stability, and lower the load in the knee in order to decrease pain and increase mobility.

 

Smple Bio

Smple Bio simplifies biomarker selection, assay design and analysis for targeted biomarker platforms.

 

Voda

Voda provides high quality, customizable, and eco-friendly water through an innovative SmartWell water station. Voda was founded in January, 2013 by Matthew Cremins and Yanbing Guo, Ph.D.