Ubiquitome
Ubiquitome is dedicated to transforming life science, biotech, and healthcare by providing portable, cloud-connected, and proven qPCR devices that enable fast, accurate, and accessible genetic testing in various settings worldwide. Their mission is to make genomic information accessible to everyone, anywhere, at any time, through innovative and affordable solutions. Their flagship product, the Liberty16, is a portable real-time quantitative PCR machine designed for rapid, reliable detection in diverse environments, including clinical, environmental, and field applications. Ubiquitome's technology supports COVID-19 surveillance, pathogen detection in food and agriculture, and research in various biological fields. The company emphasizes user-friendly design, minimal training requirements, and integration with smartphone apps for real-time analysis and data management. Ubiquitome's solutions have been validated through FDA authorization, FDA EUA for COVID-19 testing, and successful case studies such as the Taylor Corporation's on-site water testing and Holly Bowers' harmful algal bloom monitoring. The company also offers comprehensive support for setting up on-site testing systems, including supply chain management for consumables, and provides educational resources and FAQs to facilitate adoption. Their products are designed and manufactured in New Zealand, adhering to high-quality standards, and are suitable for research, clinical, environmental, and surveillance purposes.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Handheld real-time qPCR system (16-well portable thermal cycler)
A portable, rechargeable, real-time qPCR instrument with a 16-well block, Peltier thermal control, compatibility with industry-standard 8-strip PCR tubes, support for 10–40 µL sample volumes, fluorescence detection for common dyes, and Bluetooth connectivity to a mobile application for run control and data handling.
Handheld real-time qPCR system (16-well portable thermal cycler)
A portable, rechargeable, real-time qPCR instrument with a 16-well block, Peltier thermal control, compatibility with industry-standard 8-strip PCR tubes, support for 10–40 µL sample volumes, fluorescence detection for common dyes, and Bluetooth connectivity to a mobile application for run control and data handling.
Services
On-site pooled saliva PCR surveillance testing
Provision and support of on-site pooled saliva PCR surveillance testing for workplaces, including sample collection workflows, pooled sample processing, run execution, result tabulation and operational guidance for population-level surveillance (de-identified results).
Custom assay development and technical integration
Design and development of custom qPCR and isothermal assays and support for integrating assays onto portable instrumentation, including provision of protocol templates and training for non-specialist operators.
On-site pooled saliva PCR surveillance testing
Provision and support of on-site pooled saliva PCR surveillance testing for workplaces, including sample collection workflows, pooled sample processing, run execution, result tabulation and operational guidance for population-level surveillance (de-identified results).
Custom assay development and technical integration
Design and development of custom qPCR and isothermal assays and support for integrating assays onto portable instrumentation, including provision of protocol templates and training for non-specialist operators.
Expertise Areas
- Portable molecular diagnostics
- Field and point-of-care qPCR testing
- Saliva-based pooled surveillance testing workflows
- Assay development and validation for in vitro diagnostics
Key Technologies
- Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR)
- Isothermal amplification methods (e.g., LAMP)
- Peltier thermal cycling
- Fluorescence-based detection (common dyes)