LSK Technologies
LSK Technologies, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing diagnostic tools for rapid viral and antibody detection, focusing on healthcare and diagnostics within the industry.
Company Overview
LSK Technologies, formerly known as LSK Technologies Inc., operates out of Toronto, ON, Canada. The company is in the healthcare industry, specifically in the diagnostics sub-industry. With a team size of 2, LSK Technologies provides scalable and affordable diagnostic testing solutions. Their technology supports laboratories and pharmacies with on-site rapid tests and high-throughput plate readers for viral and antibody detection.
Products
LSK Technologies offers a high-throughput plate reader called PLUM-HT™, which is designed for conducting LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) and ELISA tests with colorimetric and fluorescence capacity. They also provide a SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Amplification Kit that is colorimetric and semi-quantitative based on LAMP. Their product line includes scalable plug-and-play testing solutions that deliver PCR-equivalent results at the speed of antigen tests. Their offerings extend to a low-cost plate reader for ELISA and LAMP tests, used in labs across 4+ countries.
Technology History
LSK Technologies developed its primary technology inspired by the Zika virus crisis. The first versions of their portable reader, called PLUM, were deployed to remote communities in Latin America to address the threat of the Zika virus. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LSK Technologies expanded its platform to diagnose SARS-CoV-2. Their technology has demonstrated effectiveness through field testing for the Zika virus, as published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
Funding and Acceleration
LSK Technologies participated in Y Combinator's S20 batch, a notable achievement for their growth and development. They also received a total of $300K from Velocity's 2nd pre-seed investment fund, which has supported the development and scaling of their diagnostic technologies.
Operational Regions and Solutions
LSK Technologies operates in Canada and supports both remote and partly remote operations. Their solutions are designed for seamless integration into existing workflows, offering on-site rapid test solutions for pharmacies. These solutions include providing laboratory-grade diagnostic tests at scale and flexible payment options for laboratories to expand their testing capacities. Their devices and cartridges are both affordable and scalable, with capabilities starting from six customers and efficient data forwarding for result tracing through a cloud database.