Research & Development
R&D at AthenaTecs:
Advancing Diagnostics, Sustainability, and Scientific Discovery
At AthenaTecs, we develop next-generation solutions for global health and environmental research. Our R&D programs focus on high-impact areas including rapid diagnostics, precision genomics, vector-borne diseases, and plastic pollution. As a biotech innovator, we combine scientific depth with field-ready design to enable real-world breakthroughs.
We lead in two parallel tracks: our in-house R&D pipeline, focused on breakthrough diagnostics and sustainability, and our collaborative R&D services, tailored for biotech companies, clinical researchers, and academic institutions. From assay development and protocol optimization to validation and small-scale production, we help partners bring research-use-only (RUO) innovations to life.
“At AthenaTecs, no diagnostic challenge is too complex. From molecular biology to serology, we harness cutting-edge technologies to develop custom assays that are fast, reliable, and built for research impact with scalability in mind.”
Our In-house R&D Pipeline:
01. Rapid Point-of-Care (PoC) Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
Diseases like Leishmania, Tuberculosis, Salmonella Typhi, Influenza H5N1, and Trypanosoma cause millions of deaths annually, disproportionately affecting underserved regions. AthenaTecs is developing multiplex PoC diagnostics using:
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AI-guided microfluidics for simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens in under 20 minutes
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CRISPR-based biosensors for ultra-sensitive, extraction-free detection
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Heat-stable reagents engineered for tropical and off-grid settings
Our platforms aim to make diagnostic testing fast, portable, and accessible — critical for outbreak control and healthcare equity.
02. Genetic Risk Scoring for Alopecia & Personalized Treatment Strategies
Alopecia affects over 150 million people worldwide, with limited tools for early intervention. AthenaTecs is building a polygenic risk score (PRS) model to predict alopecia susceptibility and guide precision therapy.
We combine:
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Machine learning analysis of genetic and epigenetic variants
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Biomarker-driven recommendations for therapies like JAK inhibitors and topical agents
This tool aims to support dermatology researchers and personalized medicine developers.
03. Microplastics & Sustainable Plastics Innovation
Microplastics threaten both environmental and human health, especially in regions lacking waste management infrastructure. Our projects address this through:
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Low-cost enzymatic recycling of mixed plastics using engineered microbes
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Portable nanosensors to measure microplastic exposure and model health outcomes (e.g., inflammation, toxicity)
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Community co-design of circular economy hubs with local waste workers
These innovations aim to create scalable, low-barrier tools for plastic waste monitoring and intervention.
04. AI-Powered Mosquito Control & Vector-Borne Disease Prevention
Mosquito-borne diseases (malaria, dengue, Zika) account for 700,000+ deaths annually, with growing risk due to climate change. AthenaTecs is innovating:
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AI-guided drones to map breeding sites and deliver biopesticides
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CRISPR-based sterile male release for population suppression
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Smart traps with pheromones and built-in pathogen detection
Our vector control tools are designed for ecological safety and real-time outbreak prevention.
Partner with AthenaTecs for Custom R&D and Diagnostic Assay Development
We offer our scientific infrastructure and expertise to support biotech companies, academic labs, and research institutions with:
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Custom assay development (ELISA, PCR, LFIA, PoC formats)
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RUO buffer formulation (e.g., extraction-free lysis buffers)
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Protein production (e.g., viral glycoproteins)
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Biopolymer & biomaterial innovation (e.g., melanin, enzyme systems)
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Bioinformatics services (NGS analysis, biomarker discovery, AI modeling)
All services are fully tailored from feasibility to pilot testing.
Unlock your innovation pipeline. Partner with AthenaTecs.
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Why AthenaTecs?
- Deep expertise in diagnostics, protein engineering, and molecular science
- Agile, partner-focused model for collaborative development
- Research Use Only (RUO) specialization
- Focus on real-world usability and sustainability
“Our mission is simple: develop smarter, research-ready solutions that accelerate discovery and adapt to the realities of modern science.”