MS Tech Ltd., a global developer of nano and biosensors, announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has secured a $1.7 million R&D grant from the Israel Innovation Authority under the 'Green Soil' National Consortium. The consortium, chaired by Elbit Systems, includes 10 industrial companies and 16 academic research groups focused on developing biological technologies for in situ soil and groundwater monitoring, purification, and diagnostics.
The grant supports the development of innovative biosensors capable of detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), fuel, toxic liquids, and explosives residues. These contaminants pose significant environmental and health risks, and current detection methods are often costly and time-consuming. MS Tech's biosensors aim to provide rapid, field-deployable screening, reducing reliance on traditional analytical instrumentation.
Doron Shalom, CEO of MS Tech, highlighted the significance of the award: 'MS Tech is honored to once again be selected to participate in this national initiative. Following a rigorous scientific and technological due diligence process, the Israel Innovation Authority recognized MS Tech's strategic role in advancing biosensors-driven technologies.' He added that the company's proven sensor technologies, deployed in over 72 countries, are 'green, non-radioactive and gas-free,' enabling dramatic cost reductions per sample and operational expenses while keeping the planet safe.
The 'Green Soil' Consortium targets a market estimated at billions of dollars locally, with global opportunities in the hundreds of billions. The biosensors developed are expected to be 'dual-use,' applicable to soil decontamination, land rehabilitation, and civilian sectors. This initiative builds on MS Tech's previous involvement in the LIQUIDBX Consortium and underscores the company's expertise in nanotechnology and bio-convergence.
MS Tech's sensor technologies are based on patented breakthroughs in detecting materials in gas, vapor, and liquid phases. With over 27 years of experience, the company serves sectors including food safety, homeland security, biomedical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. The new biosensors will transform early diagnostics, enabling field screening in seconds and supporting environmental remediation efforts globally.
For more information about MS Tech and its sensor technologies, visit https://www.ms-technologies.com.
