OKEMOS — Biophotonic Solutions Inc. has received a $750,000 grant from the Department of Defense to develop technology born at Michigan State University to which will be used to shape laser pulse technology for the fast and accurate detection and identification of chemicals such as explosives and nerve agents.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Technology Tri-corridor also funded related BSI work.
“BSI plans to use this Michigan State University technology to develop stand-alone systems that can be used for monitoring air in public places,” according to BSI President Dr. Marcos Dantus. “BSI is in negotiations to develop a new line of laser systems that will incorporate the pulse shaping technology. BSI is on the forefront of laser technologies that have applications in homeland security, advanced manufacturing and life sciences.”
BSI has been assisted in its start-up efforts by the Small Business Association of Michigan, under a grant to the MSU Rational Siting Push-Pull Accelerator project funded by a $1.2 million dollar grant from the Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor.
“BSI, an SBAM member, is an example of how cutting-edge small businesses are revitalizing Michigan’s economy by commercializing research developed at institutions like Michigan State University,” said Mark Clevey, Vice President for Entrepreneurial Development at SBAM. Clevey provided BSI with grant and business assistance and was instrumental in the recent Department of Defense grant award.
