MS Tech Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of nano and biosensors, announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has secured a research and development grant of approximately $1.7 million from the Israel Innovation Authority. The grant is part of the 'Green Soil' National Consortium, a flagship program focused on advanced biotechnology detection, diagnostics, and monitoring solutions for environmental contamination.
The 'Green Soil' Consortium, chaired and led by Elbit Systems, comprises 10 industrial companies and 16 leading academic research groups. The consortium aims to develop biological technologies for monitoring and diagnosing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), fuel, toxic liquids, and explosives residues in soil and groundwater. These efforts include using biological components, biosensors, bacteria, and new soil penetration techniques.
MS Tech's role in the consortium involves leveraging its proven nanosensor and biosensor technologies to create 'Dual-Use' applications for soil decontamination and land rehabilitation. The company's sensors, which are environmentally friendly and non-radioactive, are deployed in over 72 countries and are used for early diagnostics and field screening in seconds.
Doron Shalom, CEO of MS Tech, expressed appreciation for the Israel Innovation Authority's recognition and highlighted the strategic importance of the grant. 'MS Tech is honored to once again be selected to participate in this national initiative,' Shalom said. 'Following a rigorous scientific and technological due diligence process, the Israel Innovation Authority recognized MS Tech's strategic role in advancing biosensors-driven technologies.'
The grant will support the further development of MS Tech's biosensors and bio-convergence capabilities. The company anticipates that the innovative developments will generate effective and eco-friendly environmental solutions for a market estimated at billions of dollars locally and open new global markets worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
MS Tech's sensor technologies have gradually replaced old analytical instrumentation due to their green, non-radioactive, and gas-free nature, enabling a dramatic reduction in cost per sample and operational expenses. The company's technologies are based on award-winning and patented sensors, representing a scientific breakthrough in the detection and identification of materials in gas, vapor, and liquid phases.
For more information about MS Tech and its sensor technologies, visit https://www.ms-technologies.com.
