MS Tech Ltd., a global developer and manufacturer of nano and biosensors, announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has been awarded a research and development grant of approximately $1.7 million from the Israel Innovation Authority. The grant is part of the "Green Soil" National Consortium, which focuses on advanced biotechnology detection, diagnostics, and monitoring solutions for environmental contamination. The consortium aims to develop biological technologies for in situ soil and groundwater monitoring, purification, and diagnostics, targeting pollutants such as PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), fuel, toxic liquids, and explosives residues.
The "Green Soil" Consortium is chaired and led by Elbit Systems and comprises 10 industrial companies and 16 leading academic research groups. The collaboration seeks to create innovative biological solutions using biosensors, bacteria, and new soil penetration techniques. These developments are expected to generate effective and eco-friendly environmental solutions for a market estimated at billions of dollars locally and open new global markets worth 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, and awarded the R&D grant to support the further development of its biosensors and bio-convergence capabilities under the 'Green Soil' Consortium," Shalom said. He added that the company is continuing national efforts to demonstrate how its proven nanosensors and biosensors can become "Dual-Use" and be applied to new market applications supporting soil decontamination, land rehabilitation, and future development across multiple civilian sectors.
MS Tech's biosensors are designed to transform early diagnostics and enable field screening in seconds. The company's sensor technologies are deployed in over 72 countries and have gradually replaced traditional analytical instrumentation due to their green, non-radioactive, and gas-free products. This results in a dramatic reduction in cost per sample and operational expenses while maintaining environmental safety. Shalom also expressed appreciation to the Israel Innovation Authority, Elbit Systems, and the academic and industry partners for their collaboration over the past year.
For more information about MS Tech and its sensor technologies, visit https://www.ms-technologies.com.
