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Conformable Plastic Electronic X and Gamma Radiation Detector

Lead Participant: KROMEK LIMITED

Abstract

This project will see the development of a conformable radiation detector. using Kromek's expertise in radiation detectors and CPI's knowledge of plastic electronics. The primary application is for breast cancer screening, where the technology will have a numner of advantages over current technology, including making the experience a lot more comfortable for the woman. This technology should make the process more appealing for women, cutting the estimated 400 women a year whose lives are not saved by attending the screenings.
Other applications for this technology include the industrial inspection, homeland security and other medical markets

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

KROMEK LIMITED £250,000 £ 150,000
 

Participant

GLOBAL REALTY ST. JOHN'S WOOD LIMITED £249,590 £ 149,745

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