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AI-Powered Cloud Platform for Automated Clinical Flow Cytometry Analysis

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Imagine a high-tech camera that takes millions of pictures of cells, but a human has to sort through them all by hand to find a disease. This project built a smart cloud-based brain that does the sorting automatically and accurately. It also includes special biological markers that act like glowing tags to show how cells are eating and breathing, which helps spot sicknesses earlier.

By the numbers
2,499,579
EU Contribution in EUR
The business problem

What needed solving

Clinical flow cytometry is hindered by a reliance on manual data analysis, which is slow, error-prone, and requires high coding skills. Additionally, there is a lack of biomarkers to track cell metabolism in diseases.

The solution

What was built

A cloud-based AI software for automated flow cytometry analysis and a set of proprietary RBD biomarkers for metabolism tracking.

Audience

Who needs this

Clinical diagnostic labsHemato-oncology clinicsImmunology research centersPharmaceutical companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Clinical Diagnostics
any
Target: Diagnostic Laboratory

If you are a diagnostic laboratory dealing with slow, manual data interpretation and human error — this project developed a clinical-grade AI platform that provides objective and reproducible results. It replaces cumbersome manual analysis to speed up patient diagnosis.

Pharmaceutical R&D
SME
Target: Biotech Drug Discovery Firm

If you are a biotech firm dealing with the inability to track cell metabolism in disease models — this project developed proprietary RBD biomarkers that bind to nutrient transporters. This allows for the characterization of cell metabolism during the discovery phase.

Medical Software
mid-size
Target: Health-IT Provider

If you are a health-IT provider dealing with the lack of regulatory-compliant analysis tools for flow cytometry — this project developed a cloud-based software fulfilling 21 CFR Part 11/820 and CE-IVD standards. This enables seamless integration into regulated clinical environments.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing model for this platform?

The platform is positioned to be delivered via a SaaS (Software as a Service) business model.

Can this be scaled for large-scale clinical use?

Yes, the project specifically worked on the platform architecture to ensure it can go to scale and be integrated into clinical environments.

What intellectual property or proprietary technology is involved?

The project utilizes proprietary biomarkers called RBDs that characterize cell metabolism by binding to nutrient transporters.

Does the software meet medical regulatory standards?

Yes, the software is developed to fulfill regulatory expectations of 21 CFR Part 11/820 and CE-IVD.

How does this integrate with existing hardware?

Based on available project data, it is a cloud-based software designed to make existing flow cytometry instruments smarter by providing automated analysis of the data they generate.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single French SME, Metafora Biosystems, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused development cycle where the coordinator retains full control over the IP and commercialization strategy of the METAflow platform.

How to reach the team

Contact Metafora Biosystems in France for SaaS licensing inquiries.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration of AI-driven flow cytometry analysis into your diagnostic workflow.

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