MS Tech Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of nano and biosensors, announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has secured an approximately $1.7 million R&D grant from the Israel Innovation Authority as part of the "Green Soil" National Consortium. The consortium, chaired and led by Elbit Systems, comprises 10 industrial companies and 16 academic research groups focused on developing advanced biological technologies for in situ soil and groundwater monitoring, purification, and diagnostics.
The "Green Soil" program targets the development of biological solutions for detecting and treating environmental pollutants, including PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), fuel, toxic liquids, and explosives residues. By leveraging biological components, biosensors, and bacteria, along with new soil penetration techniques, the consortium aims to create effective and eco-friendly environmental solutions. The market for such technologies is estimated at billions of dollars locally, with global opportunities reaching hundreds of billions of dollars.
Doron Shalom, CEO of MS Tech, expressed the company's honor in being selected for 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," Shalom said. "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."
MS Tech is developing biosensors that promise to transform early diagnostics and enable field screening in seconds. The company's sensor technologies are already deployed in over 72 countries, gradually replacing traditional analytical instrumentation. These green, non-radioactive, and gas-free products significantly reduce cost per sample and operational expenses while promoting environmental safety. Shalom noted that the company's proven track record and award-winning sensors represent a scientific breakthrough in material detection and identification in gas, vapor, and liquid phases.
The grant award follows MS Tech's previous participation in the LIQUIDBX Consortium and underscores the company's role in advancing bio-convergence capabilities. With over 27 years of experience in analytical chemistry and technology, MS Tech's sensor technologies have applications across multiple sectors, including food safety, homeland security, biomedical diagnostics, fire and smoke detection, water and air monitoring, and aerospace.
For more information about MS Tech and its sensor technologies, visit their website at https://www.ms-technologies.com.
