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Bacteria-based biostimulant to provide crop protection against abiotic stress
Over the last few decades, warm areas have experienced sudden changes in temperature. Winters are becoming progressively colder, and this […]
Self-calibrating non-contact IR temperature sensor
The use of infrared sensors and/or pyrometers is widespread among different fields such as automotive and astronomy. In many of […]
Novel fiber optic based sensor for instant ice detection
The formation and accretion of unwanted ice around certain solids or bodies can cause the loss of aerodynamic performances or […]
New rhodium catalysts to improve regioselectivity in hydroformylation
Basic chemical compounds (commodities) are a fundamental part of the chemical industry since their large-scale production is necessary to meet […]
Device and procedure for the sampling and monitoring of volatile organic compounds in air
The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air, is to this day a relevant problem for the environment […]
High-porosity phase change material for thermal energy storage
In recent years, the increasingly prominent energy and environmental problems have created an urgent need to develop tools that allow […]
Method for the early detection of glaucoma
Glaucoma is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disease that leads to irreversible blindness. It is characterized by the progressive loss of retinal […]
Novel self-propelled nanomotors for the treatment of chronic infections
Although, at the moment, most acute bacterial infections have been eradicated thanks to the development of antibiotics and vaccines, chronic […]
Protocol for obtaining panthenol monoesters from enzymatic synthesis
Esters of polyhydroxylated compounds (panthenol) are bioactive products of widespread application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to their […]
Novel polymer for the efficient delivery of nucleic acids and other macromolecules
The delivery of exogenous nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells is essential in various fields such as cell and molecular biology […]
New bracing system for telecommunication towers
Telecommunication towers are subject to continuous maintenance, so work operators have to ascent them. These towers have mobile cages that […]
System for optical detection of pathogens by remote sensing
Infectious diseases caused by pathogens can spread very rapidly and are increasingly difficult to treat, causing serious health problems in […]
Plasmid for the expression of genes in microalgae and resistance gene
Genetic engineering of microalgae is considered a promising tool due to its industrial potential in fields such as biofuel production […]
Glass vial with a metal-organic framework (MOF) covering its inner walls for extraction purposes
Analysis of environmental, food, water, and even biomedical samples are challenging and time-consuming. Apart from using a specific analytical methodology […]
Microgrid monitoring and optimization systems
Recent developments in electrical systems, such as distributed generation, renewable energy adoption or microgrid implementation, have allowed providers to build […]
CRISPR-Cas9-based technology for multiple virus detection
Precise virus detection and identification have become a necessity in our society on a global scale. Currently, techniques such as […]
I-SOL: New antiviral drug
The development of broad-spectrum and highly effective antiviral agents is an important goal shared by the fields of virology and […]
BRITE-A: Obesity treatment based on a browning activation system
Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial aetiology that includes genetic, environmental, metabolic, lifestyle, and behavioural components. It is […]
Magnetic wireless device for bidirectional transfer of energy and information
Energy transfer systems in harsh environments show a series of problems to be solved such as damage to devices through […]
Fluorinating reagents for the discovery of new APIs and Ready-to-React kits for their use
Diversity-Oriented-Synthesis (DOS) is the most advantageous synthetic strategy applied in drug discovery to disclose new pharmaceuticals from single precursors. In […]
FowApp – Floating Offshore Wind App
FowApp allows the measurement of relevant parameters for the life cycle assessment of floating wind farms, without requiring any additional […]
Post-quantum cryptographic methods for protection of information and matching of secure information
To this day, the main cybersecurity device used is PUF (Physical Unclonable Function), a physical object such as a chip […]
New photon imaging system and a method for reducing background events
Compton cameras are used to image photons in various applications, from astrophysics to national security and medical imaging research. Researchers […]
Mangostanin hyaluronic acid gels to treat periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral health conditions, affecting more than 50% of the adult population. Current […]
High-performance electromagnetic vibration energy harvester
Electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting (EMVEH) is a modern technology that is found to be an outstanding alternative to the inconvenient […]
Spectral shaper illumination device
Within the emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies, e.g. based on organic or hybrid perovskite materials, many of the breakthroughs achieved in […]
Wide spectrum photosensitive material for energy absorption
Materials able to efficiently absorb electromagnetic radiation are helpful for different applications (e.g., energy harvesting, photothermal energy applications, or mechanical […]
Hybrid nanofibers for tissue and nerve regeneration
Patients with damage suffered to the nervous systems require intensive and costly medical attention, which can lead to substantial economic […]
Communication between a Wi-Fi device and non-Wi-Fi IoT appliances, and energy-saving wake-up mechanism for power-hungry elements
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more common in home and industrial applications. This phenomenon has two main challenges: […]
Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles (BMNPs)
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are currently being used in numerous applications, but they present a series of technological disadvantages, for instance, […]
Novel thermal management technology using a Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) actuator
In almost all industrial applications, control of process variables is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the process, […]
Functional polymer material labelling with isotopes
In some environments, the presence of contamination can be critical. For example, in space missions, it is mandatory to identify […]
CAPTAIN – Conservation Area Prioritization Through Artificial Intelligence
Industry and governments face the increasingly difficult challenges of coupling the development of business and societal activities with the preservation […]
Proyecto BIOPLA
Encantados de anunciar que Viromii está participando en el proyecto BIOPLA, financiado por la Agencia Valenciana de la Innovación (AVI). […]
NanoRep: Nanoparticles for oocyte/embryo handling
Assisted reproduction technologies have a relevant role in human and veterinary medicine since, infertility is a highly prevalent condition and […]
Device for the selection of capacitated spermatozoa
Sperm selection techniques are rigorous processes that represent a relevant step during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures. In recent years […]
New anticancer agents for photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique commonly used to treat different types of cancers, especially skin cancers, and other diseases […]
Proyecto BIOREACT
Encantados de anunciar que Viromii está participando en el proyecto Bioreact, financiado por la Agencia Valenciana de la Innovación (AVI). […]
Nanoenabled Hydrogels For Advanced Skin Care
Chronic non-healing wounds require intensive and costly medical attention and constitute a substantial economic burden to the healthcare systems. There […]
Neurocable technology for nerve repair
Existing solutions for nerve repair are based on artificial hollow support tubular structures that work as a nerve sheath but […]
Healthspan automation for C. elegans in standard Petri plates
Caenorhabditis elegans is a widely used model in research due to its simplicity and the existence of a complete molecular […]
Thermochemical-mechanical Energy Storage System
The transformation of the global energy system in line with the Paris Agreement requires rapid uptake of renewable energy sources […]
Novel composition for extracorporeal photopheresis therapy
Several new immunological-based clinical treatments have been appearing to treat diseases such as those associated with T lymphocytes: atopic hypersensitivities, […]
Raltegravir – therapeutic inhibitor of fascin1 in cancer
Tumour metastasis is the leading cause of cancer mortality and requires the formation of cellular protrusions on tumour cells that […]
Venetoclax – new treatment for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world’s fourth most deadly cancer with almost 900.000 deaths annually and is the third most […]
New Potentiometric Biosensor
Traditionally, potentiometric sensors require that two electrodes, working (WE) and reference electrode (RE), are in contact with the solution where […]
New nanopatterning flexible topology for on-chip photonic metamaterials
By periodically patterning waveguides at the subwavelength scale, a wide range of equivalent refractive indexes can be synthesized lithographically on […]
Screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against organisms containing chitin
The present invention provides a new screening method to identify compounds with potential pesticidal activity against pathogenic organisms containing chitin. […]
Method and device for measuring resistances using a direct interface circuit
The number of digital systems that use sensors is growing day by day. These systems require analog-to-digital signals conversion methods. […]
Divulgation: a fundamental support for innovation
Innovation can be defined in many ways; it is a broad concept. In general, people think about innovation as finding […]
Biofilm-based monitoring system for aquatic ecosystems
The present invention provides a new biofilm-based monitoring system that allows the continuous monitoring of contaminant’s loads on aquatic ecosystem. […]
Autonomous navigation system and robot for agriculture
The present invention provides a method, system, and a robot for the autonomous navigation through rows of plants or trees. […]
2020 at Viromii, what a year!
What a strange year! At Viromii we wanted to share our evolution now that we are facing the end of […]
Seed coating containing a biocontrol agent and Saragassum Muticum as carbon source
Commercial seeds usually are coated in order to provide protection, resistance against different stresses, improve planting conditions and crop development, […]
Seed coating containing a biocontrol agent and hops cones as carbon source
Commercial seeds usually are coated in order to provide protection, resistance against different stresses, improve planting conditions and crop development, […]
Pharmaceutical combination for ruminants
Macrocyclic lactones are usually secreted into milk during lactation, causing very long suppression times in dairy cattle. To solve this […]
Volatile compounds for plague control of Oxythyrea funesta, Tropinota hirta and Tropinota squalida
The insects Oxythyrea funesta, Tropinota hirta and Tropinota squalida are considered a pest in vines because they feed on buds, […]
Method to protect an object or ornamental surface of rocky origin that is exposed to the elements
Most historical buildings and cultural heritage monuments are exposed to the elements and, therefore subject to different environmental conditions that […]
Method for detecting oxytocin in saliva samples and oxytocin-specific antibodies
Oxytocin (OT) is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide. It is normally produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior […]
Development of a centralised EU corporate reporting repository and new analytical tools combining financial and qualitative data
Currently, most sectors of the economy are undergoing a digital and information technology transformation that has widespread implications for how […]
Small-molecule to treat psoriasis by targeting TREX2
Psoriasis is an inflammatory immune-mediated disease characterized by keratinocyte proliferation and deregulated differentiation and immune cell infiltration. Psoriasis treatments range […]
Activity update during the COVID19 lockdown
Finally, after more than 3 months working remotely, we are back at the office! Of course, keeping all the safety […]
New family of spiro-heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical applications and its synthesis method
Spiro-heterocyclic compounds are broadly applied in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries as building blocks or grouped in molecular libraries that will […]
Pharmaceutical use of neuropeptides for treating alcohol use disorder
Alcohol consumption is considered a major risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. Current therapies in alcohol use disorders (AUD) […]
Dry method to obtain coated crystalline silica with reduced toxicity
Crystalline silica comes in several forms, with quartz being the most common. Exposure to tiny particles of airborne silica, primarily […]
Endotracheal dilation and ventilation device for difficult airway cases and improved safety for Covid-19
In the past few weeks, due to the global pandemic generated by COVID-19, the patient’s airway management and healthcare professionals’ […]
Method for detecting and quantifiying senescence in urine samples
The present invention provides a new compound that can be used as a fluorescent probe for measuring the level of […]
Theranostics – An innovative approach against cancer.
During the past months, at Viromii we have been working with some innovative cancer therapies. Concretely, we have been working […]
New method of Alkalization of Cocoa
Alkalization is a widely used process to improve the taste and reduce the acidity of natural cocoa powder. The present […]
Production method of dsRNA to be used as biopesticide
The present invention provides a new method for producing large quantities of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) using Escherichia coli as a […]
Thanks for this amazing 2019!
An entire year has passed, and from Viromii we can say that it has been really exciting and we have […]
Glucose monitoring – A vibrant area with a promising future
Recently, at Viromii we have been working with a new type of sensor for glucose monitoring. Specifically, we are performing […]
Biohub VLC – a first step for consolidating Valencia as a Biotech Hub?
In one of the most privileged environments of the city of Valencia, also qualified as the pole of innovation and […]
Theranostic nanoparticle for oncology
The presented invention comprises a theragnostic system that includes a carrier nanoparticle, a therapeutic agent of choice, an anti-FOLH1 monoclonal […]
The 4 steps of our market validation analysis
As all of you know, we develop services for supporting technology transfer operations in research-based institutions such as universities and […]
RNA signature for the detection of early <2 years breast cancer recurrence
In breast cancer, patients that experiment an early recurrence (less than 2 years after diagnosis) are related to a more aggressive […]
Improved embryo and egg vitrification device
The present invention provides a new device for long term storage of oocytes and embryos of all stages in liquid […]
Protective covering for newborn babies
Wrap newborns babies could make them develop anatomical problems as they remain with their legs close together for long periods. The […]
Low-power thermoelectric generator module for producing electricity
Because of the environmental problem, people are constantly searching for alternative methods to produce electricity, avoiding the use of fossil fuels. The […]
Portable and foldable appliance to access bathtubs
It is very common that people with limited mobility struggles to access places that have unevenness, especially when traveling. The present […]
Universal socket for light bulbs
It is frequent to see in the market light bulbs that have different socket sizes. The present invention provides a solution […]
Method for modulating gene expression in plants, based on siRNAs
The present invention provides a new method for modulating gene expression in plants by artificial or synthetic trans-acting siRNAs (syn-tasiRNAs). […]
System for the quick deployment of sensor networks
The present invention provides a new system to facilitate and extend the use of wireless sensor networks. This implies the […]
Potentiometric sensor for glucose monitoring
The present invention provides a new technology for selectively and directly determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous […]
RNA signature for the assessment of neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in triple-negative breast cancer
The present invention provides an in vitro method for the prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), or for selecting […]
Viromii has already been one year around !
More or less one year ago, we came back to Spain from Sweden with the idea of setting up a […]
Method for producing ceramic or carbonous monolithic systems using SLS
The present invention provides a new procedure for the preparation of monolithic systems from ceramic or carbonaceous materials using the […]
Phage therapy, the solution for multiresistant bacteria?
Recently, at Viromii, we have been working on a really interesting project regarding phage therapy, a promising area that can help […]
Innovative strategies for extending drugs’ market exclusivity.
In the previous post, we explored the different preventive strategies pharma companies use to maintain their market exclusivity. At Viromii we feel this […]
SME Phase 1, one last call and a long-lasting impact in almost 4000 Start-ups.
For some time at Viromii we have been developing a tool that facilitates technology transfer activities by helping experts identify […]
Preventive strategies for extending drugs’ market exclusivity in US and EU.
In the previous post we could see the greatly negative impact that losing market exclusivity has over the financials of pharmaceutical companies, […]
When pharma companies lose control and exclusivity over a blockbuster.
Lately, at Viromii, we have been working with some really interesting projects in the pharma industry, this has made us […]
Guidelines for creating a TTO, what do you have to bear in mind before taking the step?
In the previous post, we explained the impact of the teacher’s exemption over university’s technology transfer performance. However, in this […]
Professor’s privilege, does it really impact technology transfer?
Universities are the cradle of knowledge, new technologies and innovation. These new technologies and innovations can be the base for […]
Which are the most important performance parameters in ventures and startups?
We, at Viromii. have asked this question to many actors within the european startup ecosystem, and found interesting insights that […]
