Imagine trying to find a few bad seeds in a large field of good ones while the clock is ticking. This technology acts like a super-powered flashlight that can see deeper into tissue and tell the difference between a tumor and a healthy brain cell instantly. It shrinks a giant, power-hungry lab machine into a portable device that fits right in the operating room.
Surgeons struggle to identify all malignant cells in real-time during cancer surgery, leading to recurrence. Existing imaging tools lack the resolution and penetration depth needed to distinguish healthy tissue from tumors in deep areas.
An integrated electronics module for a compact SNSPD system and a design for a portable time-resolved fluorescence imaging microscope.
If you are a surgical imaging provider dealing with low resolution and poor real-time imaging in deep tissue — this project developed a portable quantum sensor that enables real-time analysis of tumor and healthy tissues during surgery.
If you are a cryogenic hardware company dealing with bulky, high-power cooling systems — this project developed a compact and energy-efficient cryogenic system for cooling SNSPDs in clinical settings.
If you are a clinic dealing with the risk of cancer recurrence due to leftover malignant cells — this project developed a time-resolved fluorescence imaging microscope that improves the complete excision of tumors.
Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost information provided.
The project aims to create a prototype using EU components for medical-grade quality, but specific industrial scaling volumes are not mentioned.
Based on available project data, specific IP or licensing agreements are not detailed in the summary.
The system is designed as a portable sensor integrated into a microscope for use directly in operating rooms during surgery.
The project period runs from 2024-11-01 to 2028-10-31.
The consortium is lean and highly industry-focused, consisting of 4 partners across 3 countries (DE, FR, NL). With a 50% industry ratio and 2 SMEs, the project is structured for commercial translation rather than pure academic research, led by a Dutch SME (Single Quantum BV).
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