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Envivo Bio Awarded NSF SBIR TECP Grant for Innovative Medical Device

9 December 2022, San Carlos CA – Envivo Bio, a leader in gut microbiome research, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) grant to support the development of its novel CapScan® intestinal sampling device.

The grant will fund the research and development of this cutting-edge device that will help researchers explore the activity of the trillions of microbes and hundreds of thousands of metabolites in the human intestinal tract. The device will be a breakthrough in gut microbiome research, providing a non-invasive, safe and effective tool to access a part of the human anatomy that has evaded systematic study to date.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant, which recognizes the innovative potential of our technology,” said Dari Shalon PhD, Founder and CEO at Envivo Bio. “This grant will enable us to continue our research and development efforts, bringing us one step closer bringing CapScan to the market.”

The SBIR TECP grant is a highly competitive funding opportunity that supports small businesses that are developing innovative technologies with high commercial potential. The grant provides funding to help businesses partner with industry leaders to accelerate the commercialization of their products.

“The NSF SBIR TECP grant is a significant achievement for our team and demonstrates our commitment to developing this innovative medical technology,” said Dr. Shalon. “We look forward to working with our industry partners to bring this device to market and eventually improve patient care.”

Envivo Bio is dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of the human gut microbiome and developing novel therapeutic approaches based on these insights. The company’s management has a strong track record of success in developing novel medical devices and is committed to advancing the gut microbiome field for the benefit of researchers, clinicians and patients worldwide.