Imagine a high-tech 'blood test' for industrial vats that tells you instantly if your batch is healthy or contaminated. Instead of waiting days for lab results, this device uses light chips to spot bad bacteria and food levels in real-time. It's like having a smart security camera and a nutritionist for your bioreactor all in one small box.
Bioreactor production is plagued by contamination risks and inefficient nutrient monitoring, which threatens the sustainability and competitiveness of bioproducts. There is currently no universal solution for real-time, in-line screening of these processes.
A benchtop smart multi-sensing system featuring miniaturized Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), disposable microfluidic modules, and AI-driven data analysis for pathogen and nutrient detection.
If you are a drug manufacturer dealing with expensive batch failures due to contamination — this project developed a benchtop multi-sensing system that provides real-time screening of pathogens. This ensures reliable production and reduces waste throughout the value chain.
If you are a bio-materials producer dealing with inefficient nutrient feeding — this project developed interchangeable photonic modules that screen nutrients in-line. This can lead to a 50% reduction in energy consumption during the production process.
If you are a bioreactor manufacturer dealing with a lack of integrated sensing options — this project developed a system that attaches to various form factors, from stirred tanks to single-use bioreactors. This allows you to offer a smart, automatable screening upgrade to your customers.
Based on available project data, market revenues are expected to be €7.8 million one year after the project ends, growing to nearly €59 million by 2032.
The system is designed as a benchtop device that can be integrated into various bioreactor types, including stirred tank and single-use bioreactors (SUB).
The project expects to generate a plethora of new IP and new business opportunities for the partners involved in the joint venture.
The project aims to achieve at least 50% reduced energy consumption throughout the whole bioreactor production process.
It uses a modular design with interchangeable components and disposable microfluidic modules to enable flexible screening based on end-user needs.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 75% industry ratio (15 industry partners out of 20), including 7 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 5 academic/research partners across 7 countries, indicates a high focus on commercial viability and market entry rather than pure theoretical research.
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