The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $349,414 Project Grant under the NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (CFDA 11.021) to Zeteo Tech, Inc. The grant supports the development of a portable, field-deployable MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer system for rapidly and automatically identifying aerosolized algal toxins. This early warning system aims to enable coastal communities and industries to quickly respond to emerging harmful algal bloom events, which can have detrimental impacts on human health and local economies. The award period runs from August 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Zeteo Tech, a venture-backed biodefense and medical device company, specializes in miniaturizing and enhancing mass spectrometry technologies for field applications in areas such as bioaerosol identification and detection of weapons of mass destruction.
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