MS Tech Ltd., a global developer of nano and biosensors, announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has been awarded a research and development grant of approximately $1.7 million from the Israel Innovation Authority. This funding supports the company's participation in the 'Green Soil' National Consortium, which focuses on developing advanced biotechnology solutions for environmental monitoring and purification.
The grant is significant because it addresses growing global concerns about soil and groundwater contamination from persistent pollutants. The 'Green Soil' Consortium, chaired by Elbit Systems, brings together 10 industrial companies and 16 academic research groups to develop biological technologies for detecting and treating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), fuel residues, toxic liquids, and explosives in soil and groundwater. These innovative biosensors and bacteria-based solutions could transform environmental remediation efforts worldwide.
Doron Shalom, CEO of MS Tech, stated that following a rigorous due diligence process, the Israel Innovation Authority recognized the company's strategic role in advancing biosensor technologies. 'We are now continuing the national efforts, demonstrating how MS Tech's proven nanosensors and biosensors can become 'Dual-Use' and applied for new market applications supporting soil decontamination, land rehabilitation and future development across multiple civilian sectors,' Shalom said.
The potential market impact is substantial, with local markets estimated in the billions of dollars and global opportunities reaching hundreds of billions. MS Tech's biosensors are designed to enable field screening in seconds, providing early diagnostics for contamination. The company's technologies are already deployed in over 72 countries and have gradually replaced older analytical instrumentation due to their environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness.
'Our proven sensor technologies are deployed in over 72 countries and have gradually replaced old analytical instrumentation given our green, non-radioactive and gas-free products enabling a dramatic reduction in cost per sample and operational expenses while keeping our planet green and safe,' Shalom explained. The company's website at https://www.ms-technologies.com provides additional information about their sensor technologies.
Shalom expressed appreciation for the Israel Innovation Authority's recognition of MS Tech's technology in both the 'Green Soil' Consortium and previously in the LIQUIDBX Consortium, as well as to Elbit Systems for leading these national efforts. The consortium partners have been working intensively on this project for over a year, developing biological components, biosensors, bacteria, and new soil penetration techniques that could revolutionize environmental monitoring and remediation.
