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Ultra-Sensitive NMR Add-on for Faster Chemical Analysis and Point-of-Care Diagnostics

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Imagine a high-powered magnifying glass for molecules that makes invisible signals suddenly bright and clear. Instead of needing giant, freezing-cold machines, this system uses a special hydrogen-based 'battery' to boost the signal. It plugs right into existing equipment without needing any expensive modifications.

By the numbers
150
times sensitivity increase for benchtop spectrometers
5000
target NMR user market size
30%
degree of polarization achieved
22
fold enhancement over thermal polarization at 400MHz
The business problem

What needed solving

Standard NMR analysis is often limited by low sensitivity, forcing users to use multiple complex techniques or expensive, cumbersome cryogenic equipment to get clear results.

The solution

What was built

A hyperpolarization add-on system that uses parahydrogen-induced polarization to boost NMR signals without modifying existing hardware.

Audience

Who needs this

Pharmaceutical R&D labsClinical diagnostic centersAnalytical chemistry service providersSynthetic chemistry researchers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Drug Discovery Lab

If you are a drug discovery lab dealing with slow analysis of chemical reactions — this project developed a hyperpolarization system that increases sensitivity by over 150 times for benchtop spectrometers. This allows you to detect transient effects and intermediate steps in chemical reactions that were previously invisible.

Healthcare
enterprise
Target: Hospital ICU Unit

If you are a hospital ICU unit dealing with the need for immediate, on-site patient diagnostics — this project developed a portable NMR capability for point-of-care use. It enables breakthrough diagnostics directly at the point of service rather than sending samples to a distant lab.

Specialty Chemicals
SME
Target: Analytical Testing Service

If you are an analytical testing service dealing with the high cost and complexity of cryogenic NMR systems — this project developed an easy-to-use add-on that requires no modifications to existing instrumentation. It provides a fast way to achieve high sensitivity without cumbersome equipment.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much does the system cost or what is the pricing model?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details are not provided, although the project aims to replace costly, cumbersome cryogenic systems.

Can this be scaled for industrial use?

Yes, the technology is designed as an add-on for standard NMR spectrometers and targets a market of more than 5,000 existing users.

What is the IP and licensing status?

Based on available project data, the technology is developed by NVision Quantum Technologies GmbH, a company backed by deep-tech VC funds, but specific licensing terms are not listed.

How long does it take to integrate into existing workflows?

Integration is fast and simple because the system is an add-on that requires no modifications to the customer's existing NMR instrumentation.

What is the timeline for commercial availability?

The project period ends on 2025-03-31, after which the company plans to deploy working prototypes to key opinion leaders for commercialization.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, NVision Quantum Technologies GmbH, based in Germany. The consortium is 100% industry-driven, consisting of one partner. The company is well-resourced for a deep-tech venture, employing over 25 specialists including physicists and engineers, and is backed by US and European VC funds.

How to reach the team

Contact NVision Quantum Technologies GmbH in Germany

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with NVision Quantum Technologies for prototype testing.

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