Project

Biotechnology netherlands

TRITON-Disposable PoP tests for early detection of lung cancer

With around 1.8 million new cases per year, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths globally. We are developing disposable, inexpensive optical biosensors for label-free detection of cancer biomarkers.
Our main value proposition is to improve early lung cancer diagnosis with rapid, accessible, and cost-effective diagnostic tools. These solutions enable timely follow-ups and support sustainability by improving public health, reducing healthcare costs, and expanding access in underserved communities. This approach will complement existing diagnostics, and our biosensor concept can also be adapted for early detection of other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
During the Biotech Booster program, we will validate our concept on cancer patient blood samples and build a solid market analysis and business model.

Project team

Imran Avci, Mahdi Mozdoor Dashtabi, Jeroen Kool, Ton Blazer, Idris Bahce, Fokko Wieringa

Project Number

BIOB24072

Year granted

2024

Status

Ongoing

Applicant

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Funding

€ 200.000

Sector/Industry

Health & Pharma

SDG's

Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)

Thematic Cluster

TC4: Diagnostics and Services

Level

Level 1
Molecuul

2024

Year granted

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Applicant

€ 200.000

Project funded

Eight National Growth Fund initiatives join forces to strengthen the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

-Dutch version below- December 3, 2025 – Utrecht, The Netherlands Eight initiatives funded through the Dutch National Growth Fund are

Eight National Growth Fund initiatives join forces to strengthen the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Funding & Finance

The Industrial Biotech Bootcamp has now passed the halfway mark. On October 30, participants gathered for the third module at

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Funding & Finance

Project Day 2025

On November 11, 2025, Biotech Booster hosted its annual Project Day at Mariënhof Amersfoort: a day dedicated to connecting the

Project Day 2025

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Technology Roadmaps & Legal Foundations

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Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Technology Roadmaps & Legal Foundations

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Building Biotech Ventures

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Marco de Boer appointed as Chief Business Officer of Biotech Booster

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Marco de Boer appointed as Chief Business Officer of Biotech Booster
Citaat

Biotech Booster helps us through funding and by providing us with a network to validate where we can make the best impact with our new analysis device.

Biotechnology netherlands

Carlos de Lannoy

Constellate

Citaat

What we look forward to most is leveraging the extraordinary network of Biotech Booster that we need to get foot in the market, get know-how, and understanding the competitive field which is necessary for setting up successful operations.

Biotechnology netherlands

Pim Schaasberg & Martin Pabst

ProteoT

Moleculen

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