The RAMAN Project
Our project is supported by the European Union and the EIC Transition Excellence Program
What is the RAMAN Project?
The RAMAN project addresses a major challenge: understanding and controlling microbiomes, those invisible communities of microorganisms that play a key role in our health and industrial processes. Today, analytical technologies are either too slow, too expensive, or limited to detecting a small range of pathogens, often overlooking beneficial microorganisms.
Our Objective
We aim at integrating into the Microbiota analysis platform a set of technologies enabling universal and systematic analysis of the microbiota.
Timeline of Rapid and Affordable Microbiota Analysis at the point of Need
2024 - TRL4 Technology
☑️ Chronos platform
☑️ Molecular Petri Dish™ (MPD)
☑️ High-content (hcPCR) technology
2025 - TRL5 Technology
☑️ Microbiota analysis platform
2026/2027 - TRL5 Technology
☑️ Universal beverages microbiota kit
☑️ Universal vaginal microbiota kit
RAMAN revolutionizes microbiology with a unique and disruptive approach
1. A comprehensive microbiome analysis (species and activities) performed in less than 10 minutes, directly on-site.
2. An exceptional precision, capable of identifying each microorganism at the single-cell level.
3. A portable, accessible, and far more affordable solution compared to current technologies.
Two flagship applications highlight its transformative potential
This innovation makes microbiology more predictive and holistic, opening up countless new opportunities in healthcare, the food industry, and beyond. By combining speed, precision, and ease of use, the RAMAN project redefines the standards of microbiological analysis ↓
1. Perinatal health
Better detection of microbial imbalances during pregnancy to reduce the risk of severe neonatal infections and limit the overuse of antibiotics.
2. Winemaking
Preventing microbiological defects in wines, particularly those caused by undesirable microorganisms, and optimizing natural fermentation processes.
Single cell analysis
RAMAN innovations
Microbiota analysis platform is the new generation of the Chronos device, featuring integrated software and a suite of groundbreaking technologies — Molecular Petri Dish (MPD), high-content PCR (hcPCR), and melting curve analysis.
This powerful combination enables rapid, point-of-need RT-qPCR for the analysis of complex microbiota samples. Designed to deliver fast and reliable results, the Chronos Microbiota Thermocycler provides a comprehensive solution for the detection and characterization of diverse microbial communities. Its compact format and automated workflow make it ideal for decentralized settings, offering laboratory-quality performance directly at the point of need.
Microbiota analysis platform
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