Spectra Plasmonics
Spectra Plasmonics is a technology company founded by scientists and engineers from Queen's University, focused on developing high-performing and user-friendly chemical sensing products. Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the ability to make informed decisions about human health through accessible chemical analysis. Their flagship product, Amplifi ID™, is a portable drug analysis system that provides rapid, accurate, and detailed results of drug samples, including trace amounts of dangerous substances like fentanyl analogues and xylazine, within 10 minutes. The system utilizes portable Raman spectroscopy and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) combined with machine learning algorithms and a proprietary database of molecular fingerprints. Amplifi ID™ is designed for frontline environments such as syringe service programs, community health groups, and public safety organizations, requiring minimal training to operate and enabling rapid decision-making in harm reduction and overdose prevention efforts. The company is supported by various organizations including Canada.ca, Creative Destruction Lab, and Queen's University.
Spectra Plasmonics
Spectra Plasmonics is a technology company founded by scientists and engineers from Queen's University, focused on developing high-performing and user-friendly chemical sensing products. Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations with the ability to make informed decisions about human health through accessible chemical analysis. Their flagship product, Amplifi ID™, is a portable drug analysis system that provides rapid, accurate, and detailed results of drug samples, including trace amounts of dangerous substances like fentanyl analogues and xylazine, within 10 minutes. The system utilizes portable Raman spectroscopy and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) combined with machine learning algorithms and a proprietary database of molecular fingerprints. Amplifi ID™ is designed for frontline environments such as syringe service programs, community health groups, and public safety organizations, requiring minimal training to operate and enabling rapid decision-making in harm reduction and overdose prevention efforts. The company is supported by various organizations including Canada.ca, Creative Destruction Lab, and Queen's University.