Empire Bio Diagnostics develops and manufactures cleanliness-verification and specimen-collection tools, anchored by its CleanRead™ ATP testing system for rapid surface and water assessments. Its offering pairs handheld bioluminescence testing with synchronized reporting and role-specific re-education through CleanOps, serving healthcare and food-and-beverage facilities that need consistent, documented protocols. The company also makes protein-detection swabs, viral transport media, flocked swabs, and an AI-powered borescope for inspecting internal instrument channels.
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Kalix TechnologiesKalix Technologies develops portable molecular diagnostic systems that let farmers and veterinarians test animal, food, water, and agricultural samples on-site in about an hour. Based in Centerville, Ohio, the company combines PCR testing with automated analysis and cloud-based data tools, including a compact unit that can process up to 16 samples at once. Kalix was selected for the AgLaunch365 accelerator and received support through Ohio’s Third Frontier Technology Validation and Startup Fund.DAYTON, OH
LIV ProcessPhiladelphia-area biotech LIV Process develops a patented visualization system that makes otherwise invisible Clostridioides difficile spores visible on healthcare surfaces in real time. Its water-based solution binds to proteins on the spores and fluoresces under a dedicated light, helping hospital environmental-services teams target cleaning and verify that contamination has been removed. Founded by inventor and longtime medical-product executive Michael McIntyre, the company operates from headquarters in Ardmore with research and development in Cambridge.325998ARDMORE, PA
McFlusion IncMcFlusion Inc. is a specialist in cleaning and sterilization for highly regulated life science, pharmaceutical and medical-device operations. It develops modular CIP/SIP equipment and provides the testing and compliance support needed to keep difficult-to-clean process equipment operating reliably.TWINSBURG, OH
Ruhof CorporationFounded in 1976 with Protozyme, described as the first enzymatic detergent for surgical instruments, Ruhof Corporation manufactures cleaning and reprocessing solutions for surgical instruments and endoscopes. From its North Shore of Long Island base, the company has expanded its research-driven line to include products such as Endozime Bio-Clean and the CleanRead contamination-monitoring system. Ruhof operates ISO 13485- and ISO 14001-certified facilities and serves healthcare customers globally.MINEOLA, NY