Delox’s latest research article has been published in the April edition of Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. This study explores the potential of nanoporous materials as carriers of hydrogen peroxide for high-level bio-decontamination - the fundamentals of Delox’s technology. The research demonstrates how nanoporous materials can stabilize and release hydrogen peroxide...
FDA DESIGNATES VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (VHP) AS A CATEGORY A STERILIZATION METHOD, STREAMLINING MEDICAL DEVICE APPROVAL
In January 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially recognized vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) as an Established Category A sterilization method for medical devices. This reclassification acknowledges VHP's long-standing safety and effectiveness, simplifying the regulatory process for manufacturers utilizing this sterilization technique. Understanding the FDA's Reclassification Previously categorized...
DELOX SELECTED FOR NET ZERO HEALTH SYSTEMS PROGRAM: INITIATIVE BY STARTUP LISBOA AND ASTRAZENECA
Delox was honored to be selected for the Net Zero Health Systems Acceleration Program, an initiative by Startup Lisboa and AstraZeneca that sought to reduce healthcare’s environmental impact. The program brought together HealthTech startups dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for decarbonizing and fostering sustainable practices across the healthcare sector. During...
DELOX HOSTS PUBLIC PRESENTATION FOR DELOX ROBOT PROJECT
On June 27, 2023, Delox held a public event at Tec Labs, University of Lisbon, to showcase the latest advancements in our Delox Robot, including a live demonstration of the equipment. Attendees were invited to explore how Delox is advancing bio-decontamination technology and learn more about our innovative solution designed...
DELOX ROBOT SHOWCASED IN BIODECON DEMO WITH THE PORTUGUESE MILITARY
Delox, in June 2023, presented its Delox Robot prototype at a Portuguese Army (Exército Português) facility, offering a glimpse into our work on advanced bio-decontamination solutions designed for large enclosures. This marks a promising milestone as we expand our technology to meet the needs of sectors with high biosecurity demands....
DELOX’S SOLID HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FORMULATION RECEIVES NON-HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION
Delox is excited to announce a pivotal regulatory milestone in bio-decontamination technology. Our solid hydrogen peroxide formulation (DeloxHP) has received official classification as non-corrosive and non-hazardous from the Department of Transportation (DOT), meaning it is not categorized under Organic Peroxides. This distinction simplifies our product’s transportation, as no additional safety...
DELOX AWARDED THE THIRD PLACE AT THE EIT HEALTH HEADSTART FINAL PITCH
During the Web Summit week in Lisbon, the 15 best health startups were competing in EIT Health Headstart Final Pitch. All of them were granted the EIT Health Headstart 2019, a grant supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to accelerate innovative startups and SMEs in health area....
DELOX IS TURNING SCIENCE INTO BUSINESS
In June 2017, we have participated in the Call for Projects of ScienceIN2Business programme. The event is annually organized by Tec Labs, aiming at identifying the research projects whose technologies have a great market potential. All of the projects have been developed at the Faculty of Sciences of University of...
COHiTEC: 14 GREAT PROJECTS THAT ARE GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD.
The COHiTEC programme, created in 2004 by COTEC Portugal is one of the most important science-to-business formations in Portugal. In the 2016 edition, the researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Fadhil Musa and Fernando Antunes decided to participate with the project Delox. The technology they...
OPEN COSMOS: ONE STEP CLOSER TO DELIVERING AN AUTOMATIC BIO-DECONTAMINATION IN SPACE
Delox Joins Open Cosmos’ Call to Orbit Program for Automatic Bio-decontamination in Space In September 2019, Delox was selected as one of ten exclusive winners of the Call to Orbit Program by Open Cosmos, a major milestone in our mission to pioneer automatic bio-decontamination in space. Since then, Delox has...