Our purpose is to disrupt disease transmission. We develop innovative products and technologies that make a global impact across economic and cultural borders. We are ambitious and dedicated in our pursuit to leverage technology that saves lives, ensures safe environments, and prevents future pandemics.

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The probability of another pandemic like COVID-19 is estimated to be as high as 76%* in the coming decades. The increasing likelihood of future pandemics makes early detection and prevention crucial. Pathogens don’t stop at borders. This work won’t either. We partner with academics, public health organizations, and technologists around the globe to provide superior pathogen detection and to advance disease prevention. This technology is designed to be at the forefront, providing rapid, accessible, and reliable pathogen detection capabilities. Our work has three product offerings:

Increased awareness of airborne pathogens development and transmission

We are working on the design of a micro-immunoelectrode (MIE). The nanobody-based electrochemical biosensor serves as a critical early warning tool by enabling real-time detection of breath-based and airborne pathogens. In the case of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, its ultra-sensitive detection capability can identify as few as ten viral particles within 20 seconds, enabling rapid response to potential outbreaks before they spread. The design is customizable to accommodate new pathogen detection within 4 weeks of identification.

Equipping individuals with diagnostic testing

A breath-based diagnostic to detect respiratory pathogens in under 60 seconds is a significant advancement for detection. This key piece of technology will utilize the MIE and eventually an associated database for real-time tracking of pathogen transmission. This empowers individuals and communities alike to be well informed and proactive in protecting threats.

Providing indoor real time pathogen monitoring

The air bio-detector system's ability to simultaneously detect multiple pathogens through its multiplexed design makes it an essential tool for protecting vulnerable populations in shared indoor spaces. Healthcare facilities, daycare centers, and other indoor environments struggle to protect themselves in the face of unidentified airborne pathogens. This tool will provide critical data for vulnerable populations to protect those who inhabit those spaces.

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Our team is currently in the development stage with our core product offerings. They include:

1) the micro-immunoelectrode (MIE)

2) a breath-based diagnostic

3) an air bio-detector

Our gen 1 designs are available. As we advance these designs, we will share our design files.

We welcome your feedback and contributions to the designs. Please review the CONTRIBUTING.md file located in each project for next steps.

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We are working on a public roadmap, creating a Discord, and building out regular community calls. More information to come.

This project uses a multi-tiered licensing approach:

Software

All software components are licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3) or AGPL with an additional Patent Pledge.

Hardware

All hardware designs, schematics, and related documentation are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0) with the same Patent Pledge.

Patent Pledge

Both licenses are supplemented by our Patent Pledge, which provides additional patent protections to users of this project.

Important: By using any part of this project, you agree to be bound by the terms of the relevant license AND the Patent Pledge.

Complete license terms can be found in each repository. For questions, please reach out at opensource@varrobio.com

CAUTION - Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. The system described here has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not designed for the treatment or diagnosis of any disease. It is provided AS-IS, with no warranties. User assumes all liability and responsibility for identifying and mitigating risks associated with using this hardware and software.

• Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America