Objective "Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) requires technology for a rapid, non-destructive, and accurate detection of a wide variety of evidence including invisible stains of bodily fluids. Particularly crucial is the discrimination of semen in stained evidences from sexual assault cases as those evidences have high odds of containing aggressor DNA.This SME Instrument phase 1 project aims at evaluating the feasibility of a new product: Sex-Assault-ID. This product will address Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) concerns following suspicion of sexual assault. Sex-Assault-ID will be a revealing biochemical reagent for semen stains mapping and will be part of the Crime Scene Technician (CST) tool box. It will come as a dissolving tablet to produce a ready to use sprayable solution. After spraying the solution over suspected materials (fabrics, carpets, sofa, bedding, car seat…) a portable UV lamp will specifically reveal semen presence within 3 minutes. The CST will then be able to sample the stains and send them for DNA profiling. Such a technical product does not exist, and the market is worldwide.AXO Science expertise and know-how will be used to transfer Sex-Assault-ID concept directly from lab to market. Current status of innovation is TRL4 (Technology validated in laboratory).The main task will determine chemical formulation to provide a dry, stable tablet, that:1- Allow specific detection of Prostatic Acid Phosphatase contained in human male semen2- Do not affect DNA and sampling.3- Is compatible with dry tablets routine productionThe performances of the Sex-Assault-ID test will be evaluated. But ultimate outcomes of the phase 1 report will be a ""go/no go"" decision on the launching of a phase 2 project involving end user(s) as partner(s) for CSI evaluation." Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAsocial sciencessociologysocial issuessocial inequalitiesengineering and technologymaterials engineeringagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesforestry Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs Main Programme H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies Topic(s) EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument Call for proposal H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1 Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1 Coordinator AXO SCIENCE SAS Net EU contribution € 50 000,00 Address RUE DU MAIL 34 69004 Lyon France See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Rhône Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 71 429,00
