Award details

Air-seq: A method for early detection of any biological threats

Reference	BBS/E/T/000GP066
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Matthew Clark
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors
Institution	Earlham Institute
Department	Earlham Institute Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	5,533
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	09/03/2016
End date	08/09/2016
Duration	5 months

Abstract

The main objective of this project proposal is to commission experts to undertake a comprehensive market assessment for Air-seq technology. Air-seq is a surveillance method to identify biological agents present in the air. The persistent pressure from pathogens on crop plants and the consequent crop damage is a constant threat to global food security. To prevent this, it is crucial to be able to detect pathogenic threats as early and accurately as possible in order to respond with targeted measures. We believe Air-seq will be a key technology in a battle for sustainable intensification in the Agri-tech sector. However, it will also be applicable in any situation where quick and accurate detection of pathogenic threats (accidently or intentionally released) is crucial. Based on preliminary research and expressed interest, we predict the primary users of the Air-seq technology to be governmental bodies (e.g. Dstl), agriculture companies (e.g. Syngenta) and farmers. This fund is necessary to guide Air-seq development. It will be used to determine specific customer segments and engage in structured discussions with industry about potential of the device and partnership as well as protecting the intellectual property.

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Committee	Not funded via Committee
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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