MS Tech Receives $1.7 Million Grant for Biosensor Development to Combat Soil and Groundwater Contamination

MS Tech Ltd. announced that its Food Safety & Agritech Division has been awarded a research and development grant of approximately $1.7 million from the Israel Innovation Authority. This funding supports the company's participation in the 'Green Soil' National Consortium, a collaborative initiative focused on developing advanced biotechnology solutions for environmental monitoring and purification. The consortium, chaired and led by Elbit Systems, comprises 10 industrial companies and 16 leading academic research groups dedicated to addressing critical environmental challenges.

The primary objective of the 'Green Soil' Consortium is to develop biological technologies for the treatment, monitoring, and diagnosis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), fuel, toxic liquids, and explosives residues in soil and groundwater. These innovative solutions will utilize biological components, biosensors, bacteria, and new soil penetration techniques. The developments are anticipated to generate effective and eco-friendly environmental solutions for a market valued at billions of dollars locally, while opening new global markets estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars for consortium participants.

Doron Shalom, CEO of MS Tech, stated that following a rigorous scientific and technological due diligence process, the Israel Innovation Authority recognized the company's strategic role in advancing biosensor-driven technologies. The grant will support the further development of MS Tech's biosensors and bio-convergence capabilities within the consortium framework. Shalom emphasized that the company is continuing national efforts to demonstrate how its proven nanosensors and biosensors can achieve 'Dual-Use' applications, supporting soil decontamination, land rehabilitation, and future development across multiple civilian sectors.

MS Tech is developing biosensors designed to transform early diagnostics and enable field screening within seconds. The company's sensor technologies, deployed in over 72 countries, have gradually replaced older analytical instrumentation due to their green, non-radioactive, and gas-free characteristics. These attributes enable a dramatic reduction in cost per sample and operational expenses while contributing to environmental safety. Shalom expressed appreciation to the Israel Innovation Authority for its recognition of MS Tech's technology in both the 'Green Soil' Consortium and the previously involved LIQUIDBX Consortium, as well as to Elbit Systems for leading these collaborative efforts and to the academic and industry partners who have worked intensively on the project for over a year. Further information about the company's technologies is available at https://www.ms-technologies.com.