Altius Bioventures Capital is launching its first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV1) to drive innovation in rapid analytical testing for Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) — starting with Mycoplasma detection, a major bottleneck in CGT product release.
While manufacturing technologies in CGT have advanced, quality control testing has lagged behind, often requiring dedicated PCR labs with multimillion-dollar infrastructure, skilled FTEs performing complex workflows, and high CoGs, limiting patient access.
SPV1 is addressing this quality control challenge by adapting the Idylla™ platform from Biocartis—a proven, fully automated benchtop PCR system widely used in clinical diagnostics—to meet the specific and evolving needs of Cell and Gene Therapy developers.
Our first product is a rapid analytical mycoplasma testing cartridge, purpose-built for the unique demands of cell therapy manufacturing environments. With minimal hands-on time and no protocol development required, the system enables push-button testing with a rapid turnaround and robust performance.
This opportunity stands out because the rapid analytical testing technology is already mature, the proof-of-concept is compelling, and the demand for improved quality control in cell and gene therapy is both urgent and growing.
If you're interested in learning more or exploring participation in this vehicle, we’d be happy to start the conversation. Please reach out to our CEO or connect with Emmanuel at Altius.
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