PetriCam
Problem and implemented solution
The recurring bacterial outbreaks in Africa have raised some serious concerns and health risks as can be seen by these lists on the screen and this is just in the past 7 years. The frequent bacterial outbreaks are attributed to: 1. The lack of sufficient lab equipment or exorbitant cost of devices for monitoring bacteria and fungi, limiting access for most laboratories and researchers. 2. This result in delayed test results, delayed diagnosis, prevention measures, and treatment.
Nomination
Biotechnology And National Health
Topic
Technologies for human health
Estimated duration of implementation
2 years
Implementation geography
South Africa, and Africa at large with a potential expansion to low to middle income countries.
Description of competitive advantages
Our distinct advantage lies in the modular nature of the unit, making it expandable depending on the sample size. This scalability allows the unit to be within reach of various laboratory budgets. Due to the simple and modular design, the unit is 50 % more cost effective than the current devices on the market
List of awards and prizes, media articles about the organization/individual or the Practice
Winner of the Eastern Cape Innovation challenge, runner up at Pan-African Innovation competition, selected as on of the top 20 startups for the AIT-SWISS SASBI conferrence, Finalist at the EDHE intervasity competition 2023 under research based businesses, and currently at the finals of the SAB foundation social innovation awards.
List of scientific works and IP connected with the Practice
IP Bundle: Design Registrations Type of Application Application No. Country Aesthetic A2024/00787 South Africa Functional F2024/00789 South Africa Trademark Type of Application Application No. Country Verbal Mark “PETRICAM” 2024/22645 South Africa
