Deep-tech · Prague, Czech Republic
The material is the sensor.
Detection in seconds, not days.
Inclustera’s programmable APCS nanomaterials change their optical signal the instant they encounter a hazardous compound — no electronics, no calibration, no lab delay. We’re seeking industrial partners for pilot deployments in water, gas, and mining environments.
<1 min
Detection time vs. 24–48 hrs for lab tests
>95%
Selectivity — validated on real samples
−80%
Carbon footprint vs. lab reference methods
The problem
Contamination spreads in minutes. Detection takes days.
Environmental accidents almost doubled between 2001–2020. Toxic compounds spread in minutes — yet detection relies on methods that take hours or days. Every hour of delay costs €50k or more.
Minutes
Contamination starts — cyanide or H₂S enters water or air
1 hour
4 km of waterway affected. Ecosystem damage begins.
24–48 hrs
Lab results arrive. Damage done. Costs at €50k+ per hour.
Why existing solutions fail
- Static, energy-intensive, and inaccurate
- Calibration-dependent — drift in harsh environments
- Lab turnaround is reactive, not preventive
- Reagent-based — degrade and require replacement
The cost of delay
- Cleanup: €50k+ per hour of detection delay
- Emergency repair mobilisation: €50k–€150k
- 12-hour production shutdown: €200k–€300k
- Irreversible ecosystem and reputational damage
Our solution
Sensing engineered into the material itself
Inclustera biodegradable sensors coated with luminescent metal clusters change colour when exposed to contaminants. No power supply, no reagents, no complex infrastructure.
Traditional approach
- Chemical interaction
- Electronic transduction
- Signal conditioning + data analysis
- Result: 24–48 hours · power required · calibration drift
Inclustera APCS
- Chemical interaction with target molecule
- Direct material response — luminescence change
- Field-ready detection in seconds
“If it glows, it’s safe. If it doesn’t, there’s a problem.”
No power · No calibration · No reagents · Biodegradable · Portable
Applications
One platform, multiple critical environments
The same APCS architecture tuned to different target molecules — cyanides, H₂S, VOCs — across water, gas, and industrial sectors.
Water & industrial discharge
Continuous detection of cyanides and toxic compounds. Real-time alerts before contamination reaches waterways.
Primary focus
Mining safety & corrosion
Passive H₂S sensing patches for underground zones. Early corrosion warning — no power required.
Pilot-ready
Gas streams & refineries
Sulfur contamination detection in biogas, refinery off-gas, and natural gas. Protects catalysts.
In development
CBRN & security
Detection of chemical warfare agents or explosive precursors. Simple, field-deployable formats.
Strategic
Traction & team
Validated science. Experienced team.
Over 500 R&D days invested. Prototype validated in real-world conditions. Selected for Europe’s most competitive deep-tech programmes.
Programmes & recognition
EU SAFE · JIC Booster · Open Horizons Ch.6 · TRL 5 validated · Tilia Ventures interest · Made & validated in EU
Run a pilot with us
We co-develop deployments with industrial partners at zero disruption to existing systems. Structured to show measurable value within 6–12 months.