Integrated Aerosol Science, Engineering & Sample Prep R&D

InnovaPrep provides integrated aerosol science, environmental testing, and sample preparation capabilities that enable the design, evaluation, and validation of collection-to-analysis workflows for defense and national security systems.

We support development and performance assessment of technologies used to recover biological, molecular, environmental, and engineered targets from complex operational environments.

 

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
  • Rapid target concentration from complex matrices
  • Downstream analysis workflow integration
  • Custom program development for defense and biosurveillance applications

Why InnovaPrep?

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InnovaPrep combines aerosol science expertise, sample preparation technologies, and controlled testing infrastructure to support comprehensive evaluation of defense and environmental systems.

 

Key capabilities include:

  • Integrated aerosol science and systems engineering expertise
  • Proven recovery of low-abundance biological and environmental targets
  • Wet Foam Elution™ sample recovery technology
  • Controlled aerosol generation and environmental testing environments
  • End-to-end workflow evaluation from collection to analysis
  • Experience supporting defense, government, and technology development programs

This integrated approach enables improved system performance characterization, faster development cycles, and more reliable validation of emerging technologies.                                                                                 

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

InnovaPrep technologies support recovery and evaluation of a broad range of targets across operational environments, including:

  • Biological targets (bacteria, viruses, fungi)
  • Molecular targets (DNA, RNA, proteins)
  • Environmental targets (aerosols, particulates, residues)
  • Engineered or synthetic particles relevant to operational scenarios

This multi-domain capability enables evaluation of both natural and engineered phenomena across defense, homeland security, environmental, and research applications. 

Collaborating Across Defense & 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

Across these efforts, our team integrates aerosol science, engineering, and workflow development expertise to support system performance evaluation, technology validation, and advancement of collection-to-analysis workflows in complex operational environments.

 

Partnership Model

InnovaPrep works with government agencies, prime contractors, and technology developers to support the research, development, testing, and validation of aerosol, biosurveillance, and environmental monitoring systems.

We collaborate with:

  • Defense research, acquisition, and program offices
  • Prime contractors and system integrators
  • OEMs and technology developers in environmental and biosurveillance domains
  • Government laboratories and field evaluation programs

Through these partnerships, InnovaPrep helps bridge the gap between real-world environmental sampling challenges and reliable, high-performance analytical workflows that support mission-critical decision-making.

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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