Seeking Technologies for Sensing Analytes in Blood

A leading company in the cardiac surgery space is seeking technologies for sensing analytes in blood. Specifically, our client is interested in technologies to measure and monitor a range of analytes in blood flowing through an extracorporeal circulation system in a hospital environment. 

Approaches of Interest: 

• Technologies to detect and monitor oxygen partial pressure (pO₂), carbon dioxide partial pressure (pCO₂), metabolites (e.g. glucose, lactate), ions (e.g. pH, K⁺ , Na²⁺ , HCO₃⁻), disease biomarkers, and coagulation related parameters. Measurement of pO₂, pCO₂, pH, K⁺ and lactate are of highest priority 
• Sensors that detect multiple parameters will be prioritized
• All types of sensor technology are of interest (e.g. electrochemical, enzymatic, etc.) 
• Measurement accuracy for the sensors should meet CLIA guidelines 
• Technologies from other industries (e.g. agriculture, environment) that can be sterilized and applied to blood are also of interest 

Out of Scope: 

• Sensors for measuring blood flow and blood pressure 
• Sensors for analytes in sweat or interstitial fluid 
• Transcutaneous and other non-liquid sensors 

Developmental Stages of Interest: 

• Opportunities from TRL 4 onwards are of interest 
• Opportunities from TRL 5 onwards with documented validation are of highest priority 

Submission Information 

Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 

Opportunity for Collaboration 

Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include continued supply, licensing assets, and research collaborations.