Integrated Aerosol Science, Engineering & Sample Preparation R&D

InnovaPrep provides end-to-end research, development, and engineering support for defense, biosurveillance, and environmental monitoring programs. Our capabilities include aerosol and particle research, sampler and workflow engineering, controlled test environments, and collection-to-analysis optimization across biological and chemical targets.

 

Comprehensive Defense R&D Support

Our R&D team combines aerosol science, engineering expertise, and workflow development to support the full lifecycle of detection and monitoring programs. We work with defense agencies, technology developers, and research organizations to design, evaluate, and optimize collection, recovery, and analysis workflows for a broad range of biological and chemical targets.

 

Capabilities Include:

  • Multi-target aerosol generation and characterization
  • Sampler and workflow prototyping and evaluation
  • Controlled aerosol chamber studies
  • Wind tunnel and airflow evaluation
  • Collection efficiency testing and optimization
  • Sample concentration and Wet Foam Elution™ evaluation
  • Downstream analysis workflow integration
  • Custom program development for defense and biosurveillance applications

Why InnovaPrep?

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InnovaPrep combines aerosol science expertise with proven collection and concentration technologies to support the development and evaluation of next-generation defense and biosurveillance systems.                                                                                       

Aerosol Science & Engineering

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InnovaPrep provides both laboratory and field-relevant aerosol R&D capabilities:

  • Controlled aerosol generation for bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores, and chemical simulants
  • Reversible wind tunnel testing for airflow, inlet evaluation, and mobile-platform simulation
  • Aerosol chamber testing for controlled, repeatable challenges
  • Engineering evaluation of sampler hardware and collection systems
  • Development and testing of integrated sample collection and concentration workflows                                                                                       

Collection-to-Analysis Workflow Development

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InnovaPrep designs and tests front-end workflows to optimize sample recovery, target preservation, and assay compatibility. Our R&D includes: 

  • Multi-matrix sample handling (air, water, surfaces)
  • Concentration optimization using CP Select™ and Wet Foam Elution™
  • Recovery studies for low-abundance biological and chemical targets
  • Compatibility testing for PCR, sequencing, culture, immunoassays, and other detection platforms
  • Custom method development to meet specific program requirements

Supporting Defense & Advanced Technology Programs

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InnovaPrep has experience supporting high-profile programs including:

  • U.S. DOD Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS)
  • Leidos / IARPA PICARD advanced aerosol projects
  • DHS biosurveillance initiatives
  • Laboratory and field evaluation of aerosol and sample collection hardware

Our team integrates engineering, aerosol science, and workflow development to deliver practical solutions that enhance situational awareness, program testing, and technology development.

applications & uses

Scientific Information

InnovaPrep Supports DHS SenseNet Program for Indoor Biomonitoring System Development

The goal of the DHS SenseNet Project is to develop and demonstrate a tiered aerosol detection sensor architecture that combines low cost and rapid
dedicated environmental monitoring detectors with newly emerging commercial sensors that will be utilized by citizens and facility owners for air quality, pollution tracking, and building efficiency purposes.

what sets us apart

SBIR Eligible

Experienced in proposal preparation program execution. 

history of success

Proven track record with industry, academia and government programs and >40 patents. 

flexible and responsive

Rapid turnaround of custom, scalable solutions from design to delivery.

Application Notes

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