Jan. 18, 2007 — Nanomix Inc., an Emeryville, Calif., nanoelectronic detection company commercializing high-value diagnostic and monitoring applications, announced the award of a $1 million project grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The company said the grant will cover a three year period and will be developed in cooperation with the Naval Research Laboratories. The company did not disclose additional details. Nanomix’s Sensation platform enables detection of a broad array of chemical and bio molecules. The company claims it has high specificity and reproducibility, operates at room temperature, consumes little power, and permits both wireless integration and simple deployment.