Pathotrak

This interview details Pathotrak, a company based in the United States. The interview is with Javier Atencia, PhD, CEO & Founder of Pathotrak.

Source: Pathotrak

What is the origin story of Pathotrak?

Pathotrak was founded as a spin-off from the University of Maryland by Javier Atencia in December 2014. Initially established as an LLC, it converted to a C-corp in 2019. The company's origin traces back to a successful 'product fit' discovered from customer interviews during a DC-node I-Corps program.

What are some of the biggest challenges facing Pathotrak in the future?

Pathotrak will need to navigate the landscape of food-safety detection kits, where consolidation of food-safety laboratories and competition with major players like bioMerieux, Hygiena, Bio-Rad, and 3M are significant factors. Establishing exclusive partnerships will be crucial for dominating the market for rapid food safety testing.

What is unique about Pathotrak compared to competitors?

Pathotrak's technology offers a unique proposition as it does not replace existing commercial detection systems but enhances them to operate with dramatically faster workflows. Their technology is the first to enable the detection of Salmonella and E. coli in meats within the sensitivity required by FDA BAM protocols in less than an 8-hour work shift.

What are applications of Pathotrak in the indoor farming industry?

Pathotrak’s technology can significantly reduce the time for obtaining food-safety results, which is vital for the indoor farming industry. Their development of a disposable device and a complete set of instruments, procedures, and protocols aims to streamline the process from sample reception to PCR results in less than 6 hours. This rapid testing capability is crucial for industries like indoor farming, where quick turnaround times can greatly enhance productivity and safety.

How can people connect with you or learn more about Pathotrak?

For more information or to connect with Pathotrak, interested parties can contact Javier Atencia, the CEO, via email at jatencia@pathotrak.com. The company is located at 4467 Technology Drive, Suite 2122, College Park, MD 20742

Asia Vertical Farming Companies: The 2023 Report

Download the Free Sample Report

Mark-Horler

"For a target audience that is trying to understand the basics of vertical farming, this is a quality newsletter to subscribe to"

- James Pateras, CEO, Modular Farms Australia

North America Vertical Farming Companies: The 2023 Report

Download The Free Sample Report

Mark-Horler

"The North America Vertical Farming Companies Report 2023 aggregates many sources of public information on many different companies so that you don't have to do the research yourself, it's worth the money and saves a lot of time"

- John Ireland, CEO, NTP Technologies

Europe Vertical Farming Companies: The 2023 Report

Download the Free Sample Report

Helen Andrew Spare Harvest

"As a business development manager supporting the indoor agriculture, CEA, and food tech industries, I can say Urban Vine guides and their insider newsletter provide detailed information often difficult to find online."

- Irena Lundberg, CleanTech Invest Stockholm

Middle East Vertical Farming Companies: The 2023 Report

Download the Free Sample Report

Mark-Horler

"As a marketing professional in the indoor agriculture industry, Urban Vine's newsletters, reports and guides are an excellent resource for keeping up-to-date with news and developments in vertical farming."

- Steven Mitchell, Product Manager, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) UK

All Indoor Farming Company Interviews

Groots

February 18, 2024

This interview details Groots, an indoor farming company based in Spain. The interview is with Alejandro Rueda Gómez, CFO at Groots. To learn more about Groots and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

AgriData Innovations

February 18, 2024

This interview details AgriData Innovations, an indoor farming technology company based in the Netherlands. The interview is with William Simmonds, CEO & Founder of AgriData Innovations. To learn more about AgriData Innovations and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Clarifruit

February 18, 2024

This interview details Clarifruit, an indoor farming technology company based in the United States. The interview is with Elad Mardix, CEO at Clarifruit. To learn more about Clarifruit and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Ecomill

February 18, 2024

This interview details Ecomill, a company based in Italy. The interview is with Chiara Candelise, CEO & Founder of Ecomill. To learn more about Ecomill and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Orius

February 26, 2024

This interview details Orius, an indoor farming company based in France. The interview is with Jérôme Velociter, Managing Partner of Orius. To learn more about Orius and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Surna

February 18, 2024

This interview details Surna, an indoor farming company based in the United States. The interview is with Brandy Keen, Co-founder & Senior Technical Advisor at Surna. To learn more about Surna and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Jungle

February 18, 2024

This interview details Jungle, an indoor farming company based in France. The interview is with Nicolas Seguy, CEO / General Director of Jungle. To learn more about Jungle and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

King Tide Farms

February 18, 2024

This interview details King Tide Farms, an indoor farming company based in the United States. The interview is with Hamilton Horne, Owner of King Tide Farms. To learn more about King Tide Farms and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Weerbare Plant

February 18, 2024

This interview details Weerbare Plant, a company based in the Netherlands. The interview is with Jantineke Hofland-Zijlstra, Owner of Weerbare Plant. To learn more about Weerbare Plant and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview

Atarraya

February 18, 2024

This interview details Atarraya, a Biotechnology company based in the United States. The interview is with Mariana Madrigal, VP of Marketing and Communications at Atarraya. To learn more about Atarraya and other indoor farming companies, click on this link!

View Full Interview