SpectraScan

Elevator Pitch: Imagine if surgeons could see the unseen, distinguishing healthy tissue from tumors or problematic areas instantly during surgery without waiting for lab results. SpectraScan makes this possible with our cutting-edge, portable hyperspectral imaging device, revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment in neurosurgery and dermatology—and beyond.

Concept

Real-time, portable hyperspectral imaging for medical diagnostics

Objective

To facilitate immediate, accurate medical diagnoses through advanced hyperspectral imaging technology, optimized for real-time processing and energy efficiency.

Solution

Developing a hand-held, hyperspectral imaging device powered by high-performance computing platforms, tailored for both neurosurgical and dermatological applications, providing surgeons with immediate data on tissue boundaries during procedures.

Revenue Model

Direct sales to hospitals and clinics, subscription-based updates for software, and service contracts for maintenance and training.

Target Market

Healthcare providers, including hospitals, surgical centers, and dermatology clinics, with a focus on markets with high adoption rates of innovative medical technologies.

Expansion Plan

Starting with dermatology and neurosurgery applications, then expanding to other surgical fields and diagnostics, leveraging modular software updates.

Potential Challenges

Technical challenges in miniaturizing HPC platforms for a handheld device, securing regulatory approval, and ensuring data privacy.

Customer Problem

The need for real-time, accurate imaging to aid in medical diagnoses and surgical precision, without the risks of ionizing radiation.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Obtaining FDA and other relevant approvals, ensuring patient data security in compliance with HIPAA and GDPR, and addressing concerns about non-ionizing radiation.

Disruptiveness

Combining hyperspectral imaging with portable, real-time processing disrupts the current diagnostic and surgical planning process, offering a non-invasive and highly accurate alternative.