Exploration AI
Date of Foundation
2024

Exploration AI

Innovative Dynabeads Alternative: Exploration AI

The Idea origin story

We are pioneering a novel approach at Exploration AI, where our focus lies in developing an innovative alternative to traditional dynabeads, using red blood cells. Our unique proposition capitalizes on leveraging the natural properties of these cells, which could revolutionize various processes in diagnosis and therapies, creating a more efficient and safer alternative in the medical and biotechnology sectors.

The Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize precision medicine with scalable, sustainable, innovative cell-based solutions.

Clients

Academic and Clinical Research Labs and Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies

Problems we solve

Client’s problem

This product solves the high cost, scalability, and environmental challenges associated with synthetic magnetic beads by offering a biodegradable, biocompatible, and cost-effective alternative using red blood cells. It enables more accessible and efficient solutions for research, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications, especially in resource-limited settings.

Confirmation of problem

High cost, scalability, and environmental challenges associated with synthetic magnetic beads by offering a biodegradable, biocompatible, and cost-effective alternative using red blood cells.

Solution

Our solution is our innovative product called "Exploration AI," which uses red blood cells to create a bio-compatible, cost-effective alternative to synthetic magnetic beads. This not only addresses environmental concerns but also reduces costs and improves scalability for research, diagnostic, and

Our technologies

This solution is based on technologies

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging Technologies, Computational Biology.

How it works

Engineered red blood cells with surface modifications to bind specific targets, enabling efficient isolation, purification, or detection in research and clinical workflows.

Value for the client

We provide a cost-effective, scalable and sustainable cell-based solution that enhances the efficiency of diagnostics and therapies in resource-limited settings.

Market and strategy

Market size

5

mln/year

We estimate the market size for which our solution is designed in monetary terms as follows

Market share goal

2-5

% of the market

Is our goal in the next 3 years

Team

My name’s

Ashley Andruss

My key role in the product

My key role is Executive and I'm responsible for strategic direction, fostering a culture of growth and innovation, and overseeing operations.

Team size and key members

Consider including a Chief Financial Officer for financial strategy, a Sales Director to help drive revenue, and perhaps an HR Manager for team coordination.

Competitors

Competitors

Our main competitors are Dynal Biotech, Miltenyi Biotec, and Bio-Rad. They all offer cell isolation solutions similar to ours but struggle with cost-effectiveness and scalability. Other alternatives include high-cost methods like microfluidic cell sorting and optical tweezers.

Our Advantages

Our product boasts an enhanced phenotype, offering maximum efficiency. It serves as a cost-effective solution, thereby significantly reducing the associated expenses and fostering economical operations.

Business model

Reagent kits

Traction

We've produced a compelling proof of concept, successfully demonstrating our product's potential. We're now adeptly leveraging data to optimize our solutions and design strategies for scale, consistently meeting key performance indicators.

Since our inception, we've made significant strides in developing a robust proof-of-concept. This has been pivotal in de-risking the business model. The outcomes have affirmed our potential scalability, preparing us for an imminent series funding round.

Metrics

Our startup primarily focuses on product metrics like the growth rate (fold expansion), observable traits of cells grown in a laboratory environment (phenotypic characteristics), and consistency in their performance, expressed as percent coefficient variation (%CV).

Our startup is currently at the Series A stage, where we're busy strengthening our product and user base. Although we haven't started generating revenue yet, we are confident in the potential growth and profitability of our business model in the medium to long term.

Incorporation

Our company incorporated in

Texas

Key risks

The primary risks include technological feasability, acceptance by the scientific community and regulatory complexities. Furthermore, any unforeseen health impacts might emerge during development or post-launch, potentially jeopardising adoption of our solution.

Investments

$

500000

We raised investments

Our Investors

Friends and family, 20 percent

Rising Investments

$

5000000

Currently, we are raising investments

$

10000000

Estimated pre-investment valuation of the company

We’re looking for a co-founders

Open positions

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Additional information

Upon completion of our Proof of Concept, we intend to undertake voice-of-customer research for further refinement and improvement.

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