Alphasip
AlphaSIP is a company specializing in nanotechnology and medical diagnostics, with a focus on developing universal, easy-to-use diagnostic systems and microchips for medical and industrial applications. They have invested over 22 million euros in R&D since 2007, working on projects like CoronaSIP UltraFAST PCR, DrugSIP rapid drug tests, and various biosensors and microchip technologies. Their mission is to innovate in molecular diagnostics, biosensors, and electronic microchips, aiming to reduce costs, improve accuracy, and enable rapid testing in diverse sectors including healthcare, food safety, and defense.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Alphasip
Products
Automated sample-to-result molecular diagnostics platform
Integrated instrument combining sample tracking, robotic pipetting, nucleic acid extraction and thermocycling to deliver rapid molecular test results at decentralized settings.
Rapid drug-screening test
Rapid tests for detection of drugs used for toxicology/screening applications developed from collaborative projects.
Universal multiplex detection platform (Genoplex-style)
A scalable, customizable multiplex molecular detection platform intended for applications across human health, veterinary, food safety and biodefense; supports development of DNA/RNA cartridge assays.
Automated sample-to-result molecular diagnostics platform
Integrated instrument combining sample tracking, robotic pipetting, nucleic acid extraction and thermocycling to deliver rapid molecular test results at decentralized settings.
Rapid drug-screening test
Rapid tests for detection of drugs used for toxicology/screening applications developed from collaborative projects.
Universal multiplex detection platform (Genoplex-style)
A scalable, customizable multiplex molecular detection platform intended for applications across human health, veterinary, food safety and biodefense; supports development of DNA/RNA cartridge assays.
Services
Device prototyping and system integration
Integration of electronics, optics, microfluidics and software to build diagnostic instrument prototypes and pilot devices.
Pilot manufacturing and scale-up support
Support for pilot-line microfabrication and coordination of distributed manufacturing and supply-chain backups across Europe, USA and Asia.
Clinical validation and multicenter trials
Design and execution support for clinical validation studies and multicenter trials in hospital settings to validate diagnostic performance.
Assay and consumables development
Development and optimization of molecular assays, reagents and microfluidic consumables to reduce reagent/sample volumes and enable multiplex testing.
Device prototyping and system integration
Integration of electronics, optics, microfluidics and software to build diagnostic instrument prototypes and pilot devices.
Pilot manufacturing and scale-up support
Support for pilot-line microfabrication and coordination of distributed manufacturing and supply-chain backups across Europe, USA and Asia.
Clinical validation and multicenter trials
Design and execution support for clinical validation studies and multicenter trials in hospital settings to validate diagnostic performance.
Assay and consumables development
Development and optimization of molecular assays, reagents and microfluidic consumables to reduce reagent/sample volumes and enable multiplex testing.
Expertise Areas
- Molecular diagnostics
- Point-of-care testing
- Microfabrication for medical microchips
- Biosensor development
Key Technologies
- Ultra-fast PCR thermocycling
- Multiplex PCR assays
- Microfabricated biosensors/microchips
- Robotic liquid handling and automated sample processing