Akita Innovations LLC
Materials development company providing synthetic chemistry, materials design, formulation, additive-manufacturing feedstocks, particle production and modification, coatings, light-absorbing/-emitting dye chemistry, and contract R&D/testing for government, academic and commercial clients. Works on academic-industry projects and government-funded programs including defense and biomedical collaborations.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Akita Innovations LLC
267 Boston Rd., Suite 11, Billerica, MA 01862
Patents
Products
Antifog and anti-contamination coatings and coating fluids
Coatings and coating fluids formulated for optics and other substrates to reduce fogging and contamination and improve surface cleanliness.
Light-absorbing and light-emitting dyes and reporters
Dyes and reporter compounds for optical sensing, imaging, photoacoustic applications, and photodynamic therapy constructs.
Micro- and nanomaterials
Engineered micro- and nanoscale particles produced and surface-functionalized for improved stability and application-specific performance.
Specialty feedstocks for additive manufacturing and 3D-printed functional composites
Material formulations and feedstocks designed for 3D printing processes, including elastomeric feedstocks and photoprintable resins for composite fabrication.
MOF–polymer composites for catalytic applications
Composite materials combining metal–organic frameworks and polymers, fabricated to retain catalytic activity for substrate interactions such as agent degradation.
Photoacoustic imaging dyes and theranostic constructs
Light-absorbing dyes designed for photoacoustic imaging and integration into multimodal imaging and photodynamic therapy constructs.
Antifog and anti-contamination coatings and coating fluids
Coatings and coating fluids formulated for optics and other substrates to reduce fogging and contamination and improve surface cleanliness.
Light-absorbing and light-emitting dyes and reporters
Dyes and reporter compounds for optical sensing, imaging, photoacoustic applications, and photodynamic therapy constructs.
Micro- and nanomaterials
Engineered micro- and nanoscale particles produced and surface-functionalized for improved stability and application-specific performance.
Specialty feedstocks for additive manufacturing and 3D-printed functional composites
Material formulations and feedstocks designed for 3D printing processes, including elastomeric feedstocks and photoprintable resins for composite fabrication.
MOF–polymer composites for catalytic applications
Composite materials combining metal–organic frameworks and polymers, fabricated to retain catalytic activity for substrate interactions such as agent degradation.
Photoacoustic imaging dyes and theranostic constructs
Light-absorbing dyes designed for photoacoustic imaging and integration into multimodal imaging and photodynamic therapy constructs.
Services
Outsourced research, rapid prototyping, materials invention, and testing services for chemical and materials problems.
Custom design and production of chemicals, monomers, polymers, and specialty feedstocks for clients requiring tailored materials and scale-up support.
Materials testing, chemical analysis, and performance evaluation provided as contract services.
Management and execution of government-funded projects, participation in defense consortia, and commercialization support for grant- or contract-funded work.
Partnered research engagements with universities and medical centers to develop imaging agents and theranostic constructs.
Outsourced research, rapid prototyping, materials invention, and testing services for chemical and materials problems.
Custom design and production of chemicals, monomers, polymers, and specialty feedstocks for clients requiring tailored materials and scale-up support.
Materials testing, chemical analysis, and performance evaluation provided as contract services.
Management and execution of government-funded projects, participation in defense consortia, and commercialization support for grant- or contract-funded work.
Partnered research engagements with universities and medical centers to develop imaging agents and theranostic constructs.
Expertise Areas
- Custom synthesis and materials scale-up
- Polymer and monomer chemistry
- Coatings and surface treatments (antifog, anti-contamination, ice resistance)
- Optical dye chemistry and photoacoustic imaging agents
Key Technologies
- Synthetic organic chemistry
- Polymer synthesis and modification
- Fluorescent, chemiluminescent, and photoacoustic dye chemistry
- Photodynamic therapy agent design
News & Updates
Peer-reviewed article describing MOF–polymer composites fabricated by 3D printing that retain catalytic activity for degradation of chemical agents.
Peer-reviewed article reporting development of dual-function antibody conjugates combining a photosensitizer and a photoacoustic dye; company contribution included design and synthesis of the photoacoustic dye component.
Received a Milestone Achievement Program (MAP) grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support company milestones and growth.
Received a defense grant to support market expansion and product commercialization.
Membership in a Department of Defense-related consortium for industrial and academic research and development supporting defense technology.
Contract to design and synthesize specialized light-absorbing dyes for a NIH-funded project developing dual-function theranostic constructs for photoacoustic-guided surgery and photodynamic therapy.
Peer-reviewed article describing MOF–polymer composites fabricated by 3D printing that retain catalytic activity for degradation of chemical agents.
Peer-reviewed article reporting development of dual-function antibody conjugates combining a photosensitizer and a photoacoustic dye; company contribution included design and synthesis of the photoacoustic dye component.
Received a Milestone Achievement Program (MAP) grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to support company milestones and growth.
Received a defense grant to support market expansion and product commercialization.
Membership in a Department of Defense-related consortium for industrial and academic research and development supporting defense technology.
Contract to design and synthesize specialized light-absorbing dyes for a NIH-funded project developing dual-function theranostic constructs for photoacoustic-guided surgery and photodynamic therapy.