Apps/Biotech

Cell-freezing solution without DMSO

WhyCategoryBiotech
LevelHard
UseFreeze cell therapies without toxic DMSO, by stopping ice crystals from growing
WhatAtomsIce surface 300–1k + molecule + water. C H O N
BuildTestingMedium Freeze–thaw cell survival tests
FundingCompute ~$300 · Make ~$5–20k · Test ~$20–50k cell assays · Other ~$10k patent
TimeMake 4–8 wks · Test 4–8 wks · Total ~2–4 months
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoIce crystal stops growing where the new molecule sits
CompetitionDMSO media (BioLife CryoStor), sugar and polymer ice blockers in research
BusinessBuyersCell therapy makers, cell banks
RevenueHigh License to cell-media makers. ~$1–5M/yr
DMSO, today’s standard cell-freezing additive