CANABINOX is a handheld testing device that can accurately measure levels of cannabinoids and other chemicals at affordable pricing:

• Easy to use
• Under 5 minutes
• Lab-grade accuracy

Cannabis growers want to hit max yield at full cannabinoid potential. How do they do it? They don't! Simply because they lack appropriate tools to achieve the max cannabinoid potential. They rely on experience and "sixth sense", which is not enough in this technological society.

Canabinox is a cannabinoid testing device that will help growers to effortlessly and quickly measure cannabinoids in the field, as well as to determine the most efficient harvest timing.

Although a small number of current portable testing solutions in the market enable accurate monitoring utility, they lack user-friendly experience and go way beyond affordable pricing.

Canabinox is a handheld reader that enables detection and measurement of cannabinoid levels in fresh or dried plants and their products. The device is based on our proprietary technology that is accurate, cost-efficient and simple to use.  You can easily test for THC(A), CBD(A) and other cannabinoids, IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES.

The quality of substances in a plant varies from day to day and growers face difficulties when choosing the right harvest timing. Thus, plant quality monitoring could significantly improve the grower’s success. The time is critical depending on what growers want to achieve:

• Highest potency: Some growers seek to produce plants with maximum THC (or other cannabinoids) content. The THC content can fall significantly in the final days of a plant’s growth cycle. Our testing device could enable growers to daily monitor the THC (and THCA) content in plants and determine the best time to harvest (i.e. when THCA content starts dropping or plateaus).
  
  
• Consistent results: Some growers already achieve high enough THC content in their plants and products, however, they are faced with batch to batch differences that affect product consistency. Our device could enable them to monitor the cannabinoid content on a daily basis and determine the right time to harvest based on their desired cannabinoid levels. This could also enable them to offer lower-potency variants of popular strains.
  
  
• Hemp: Hemp growers face rigorous requirements for THC content in their plants and products. Hemp products have to have a THC percentage below 0.3% in order to be compliant. Our device could enable hemp growers to monitor the THC content daily and make sure they harvest before THC content reaches or goes beyond 0.3%.

We do not only provide time-saving benefits to encourage an industry shift to Canabinox, but also lower costs of each test along with the convenience and reliability, making it the test of choice of the future. 

Our team have validated the performance of the Canabinox system in the laboratory and cross-checked it with the performance of cannabinoid testing with HPLC system. We were able to achieve a test variance of 12% and continue to improve the algorithm to decrease variance and increase the performance of the device. The key next stage of our development is to do larger scale validation of the technology in the field with growers in order to finalize the user protocol and tweak the detection algorithm before launching the product to the general public.

Canabinox reader prototype render

(THCA measurements only)

(THCA measurements only)

(THC(A), CBD, CBN, CBC measurements)

Over the past few years, the number of companies operating in the cannabis market has significantly increased. Shares in these companies across the U.S. quickly increased since the first signs of legalization campaigns, adding almost $2 billion in market value.

Legalizing this plant in both, medical and recreational purposes is going to have a noticeable impact on the industry over the coming decade. The North American market is witnessing this growth mostly due to legalization and decriminalization of marijuana.

According to Ameri Research Inc, the global legal marijuana market was valued at $14.3 Billion in 2016 and is forecasted to grow annually 21.1% between 2018 and 2024. It is expected to reach an astonishing $63.5 Billion in 2024 global sales. As it is written in some research articles, the cannabis industry is expected to out-earn many of the major industries (film, NFL, organic food, tobacco).

Source: www.prnewswire.com, news.medicalmarijuanainc.com, www.puffpuffpost.com

Source: MJBizDaily; Published May 9, 2018, by Eli McVey, John Schroyer, and Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier.

Cannabis growers currently lack mechanisms to hit max yields at full cannabinoid potential, which makes them rely on instinct and past experiences. 

As the cannabis industry kept growing, Eclipse Diagnostics recognized the opportunity to come up with a solution for cannabis growers. Unlike other alternatives in the market, Canabinox grants time and money savings, accurate measurements and easy-to-use concept.

Cannabis market is rapidly growing as the number of licensed producers and cultivation acres increases worldwide. Suppose that consumption of our one-time use testers will be the highest during the last week prior to the harvesting day. Then, growers are expected to consume 20-100 (Or more depending on acres) one-time use testers during that one week period before harvesting day. Now, consider each grower has several harvesting days per month, week or even several harvests per day. We conclude there is a huge market opportunity out there, ready for us to cover it.

The increase of worldwide awareness of other uses of marijuana, other than recreational, has triggered a lot of ideas to facilitate cannabis use in the medical field. Various products and instruments that are inevitably needed and helpful for both, commercial and consumer use are being developed. One of these essential instruments is the latest device of Eclipse Diagnostics. Also, legalization of marijuana in some major states in the US has allowed recreational use of marijuana to be more easily tracked and regulated, which has numerous positive influences on the industry and society as a whole. Another encouraging factor of the legalization and acceptance of cannabis uses is the ability to be tracked in more legit ways than before. The production and distribution process is shifting from the illegal markets to legitimate businesses and governments, which are much more likely to contribute to this industry than their predecessors. Our business will grow steadily as international local regulation agencies follow the North American lead.

Source: Statista; Published Jun 15, 2017, by Martin Armstrong.

Producers are constantly showing interest in new cannabis-related technology. Being able to quickly and precisely test the THC and CBD levels in the flower can be very useful at different production stages. 

Currently, some of the main methods used are flower pistil and color examinations or trichome observation. Another option is to use third-party laboratories, which is time-consuming, plus cost per each test sample often exceeds hundreds of dollars.

The overall goal of Eclipse Diagnostics is to contribute to this expanding industry* and increase the marijuana quality at high productions volumes by making the potency testing process more efficient, affordable, fast and accurate. 

*Expanding industry - The number of legalized/licensed Cannabis growers and their acres is continuously growing. That fact is crucial for us and our business because every additional cannabis pound produced means more potential business for us.   

The funding that we are raising on Start Engine is necessary to start larger scale validation, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of the Canabinox technology. Even though our focus is currently directed towards previously described use of our device, Eclipse Diagnostics has working patents that can revolutionize various aspects of the health industry.

We see the medical cannabis industry as a great start of our venture which will potentially allow us to influence the whole medical field in more direct ways. We are confident that our significance for the medical field as a whole does not stop at our current achievements and that we have many more useful ways to contribute. We chose Start Engine as it gives an opportunity to the wider population to be part of our vision while, at the same time, allows us to research and create.

Luka comes from Slovenia and holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology. Before starting the company he was doing research and clinical laboratory diagnostics of hemorrhagic fevers, biothreats and other infectious diseases. He spent a lot of time in the field, helping doctors and nurses in low-income countries to set up and improve their diagnostic preparedness. During his work, he saw firsthand the drawbacks of the existing medical diagnostics system that is mostly centralized, capital-intensive, with many people not enjoying adequate access to it. That was the motivation to join Prof. Robert's laboratory in Singapore where he took over the fundraising and startup activities of the technology. He continued as CEO of Biosensorix and helped secure early funding and directed the research and development activities. He is a passionate entrepreneur with deep knowledge of diagnostics, user expectations, and basic science.

Prof. Dr. Robert S. Marks is the co-inventor of the technological platform and is a renowned expert and key opinion leader in the field of biosensors. He is a Full Professor at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering. Prof. Marks has extensive experience in the development of biosensors. He is the Editor-in-Chief of a 2007 2-volume Wiley Handbook in Biosensors and Biochips and a 2014 Viral Diagnostics book for virus detection. He is the author of 155+ papers (H-index 27), and numerous chapters. He has 4 issued patents as well as a dozen filed.

Previously at Adglow.com (clients: Prada, Miu Miu, Moschino, Pinko, Max Mara, Armani etc.), Httpool.com (over 50 clients: Generali insurance, Mercedes, Audi, STO - Slovenian touristic org. etc.), Adroll.com (Head of Business Development SMB), Facebook.com (over 500 clients: Adidas, Nike, Ferrari, illy, Morellato, Fossil, Head, Hugs etc.)

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A team of experienced engineers, programmers and business developers in the field. Years of experience and successful development of several projects on a  worldwide level.