Incubation Lab (Goa)
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- Incubation Lab (Goa)
The BITS BioCyTiH Foundation – Incubation Lab in Goa serves as a high-tech launchpad designed to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial viability in the fields of Bio-Cyber-Physical Systems (Bio-CPS). Its primary purpose is to nurture deep-tech startups by providing them with specialized laboratory infrastructure, expert mentorship, and access to a robust ecosystem of industry partners and investors. By lowering the barriers to entry for healthcare and environmental innovations, the lab empowers entrepreneurs to transform complex scientific concepts into scalable, market-ready solutions that address critical challenges in diagnostics, therapeutics, and sustainable technology.
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)
Key Features:
- Single-needle platform with six flow cells for efficient, parallel sample analysis.
- Exceptional sensitivity for detecting low-level and challenging molecular interactions.
- Real-time, label-free measurement of biomolecular binding kinetics and affinity.
- Flexible assay design with intuitive Biacore Insight software.
- Scalable system architecture that grows with research needs.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)
Key Features:
- Advanced proprietary Mini-Torch system reducing argon gas consumption by about one third.
- Redesigned collision/reaction cell and high-performance quadrupole mass filter for superior interference removal.
- Eco mode for significantly reduced argon usage during standby.
- ProActive rinsing system minimizes carryover, enabling faster, reliable measurements.
- Trace element analysis in environmental samples (water, soil, air).
Zeta-sizer
Key Features:
- Measures particle and molecule size from 3 nm to 10 µm using Dynamic Light Scattering.
- Determines zeta potential to assess sample stability via Electrophoretic Light Scattering.
- Uses Non-Invasive Back Scatter (NIBS) for high sensitivity and wide concentration ranges.
- Features adaptive correlation for faster, reproducible measurements.
- Integrates AI-powered data quality system with fluorescence and polarization filters.
Real Time PCR
Key Features:
- DNA Quantification
- Cancer Diagnostics
- Pathogen Detection
- Genetic Variation Studies
Micro Volume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Key Features:
- DNA/RNA quantification, protein concentration, bacterial growth monitoring, nucleic acid research.
- Wavelength range 200 nm – 800 nm.
Freeze Dryer
Key Features:
- Removes moisture from samples.
- Ideal for long-term storage of sensitive biomolecules, peptides, metabolites, and other research materials.
- Enables gentle dehydration
- Supports stable sample preparation
3D Printer
Key Features:
- Functional prototyping and product design.
- Small-batch custom manufacturing and tooling.
- Educational and research purposes.
- Printing industrial-grade polymers and composites.
- Fabrication of wearable electronics and medical devices.
Microwave Digestion System
Key Features:
- Acid digestion, solvent extraction, sample preparation for food, soil, pharmaceuticals, and environmental samples
- Uses 2450 MHz microwaves in a resonant cavity to uniformly heat sealed vessels, raising temperature and pressure to accelerate digestion.
- Sensors control full-vessel temperature and pressure for safety and efficient digestion.
Freeze Dryer
Key Features:
- Cell Culture
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Sample Purification
Biological Safety Cabinet
Key Features:
- Class II, Type A2; high-level protection for user, product, and environment from biological hazards.
- Dual blower and pressure sensor system for enhanced personal and product protection.
- Autonomous safety features that maintain proper airflow and monitor conditions in real-time.
- Digital Airflow Verification system alerts to airflow deviations, ensuring containment.
- Cell culture, pharmaceutical, clinical, microbiological research, bioprocessing.
Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
Key Features:
- Embedded systems design and debug, IoT, power electronics, education, manufacturing test, service/maintenance.
- Bandwidth 350 MHz (upgrade options available up to 1 GHz or 3 GHz).
- 280,000 waveforms per second.