4. Lucas Lotter and Charles Faul
Vital Stats:
- Business: Akili Labs
- Industry: Biotech
- Business est: 2017
- Website: Akililabs.net
The two scientists behind Akili Labs have stem cell biology, 3D object, graphic design, and biotechnology and software development knowledge between them. This explains their innovative invention, which has set out to create a low cost rapid medical diagnostic solution, used in testing viruses, bacterial and fungal infections.
“Field Lab is aimed at assisting in the decentralisation of medical diagnostics to improve diagnostics in rural areas, disaster areas and conflict zones by offering the capabilities of a diagnostic laboratory in remote areas through the modular Field Lab system” says Faul.
“We are still in the very early stages but the interest in the system has been an indicator for us that this is a field of high importance that requires innovation and disruption to improve it and save lives,” explains Faul. They have already been contacted by The Red Cross Society to determine when the system will be operational and available.