Taking Innovation to Market

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• Taking Innovation to Market
• Yorkshire Science and Technology Network
• Carolyn Parkinson, CEO
• 23 May 2007

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Paraytec Background

• Paraytec Limited is a scientific instrument
  company with technology targeted at the life
  sciences sector
• Four founder-inventors established the company to
  exploit the results of academic research
• Established 2005 as a spin-out from the
  University of York
• First round investment July 2005
• First product ActiPix D100 now in early stage
  sales

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Technology First Product ActiPix D

• Miniature UV imaging detector incorporating
  active pixel area sensor technology
• Unique use of capillary as sample vessel and
  optical element
• Highly sensitive over five orders of magnitude
  linear dynamic range
• High throughput multiplexing
• Life sciences / biopharma applications

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Progress since Spin-out

• Raised investment and loan funding
• Developed prototypes through to production models
• Undertaken DFMA programme to achieve high tech
  manufacture
• Launched first product range to market
• Engaged distributor network
• Achieved multi-channel sales direct,
  distributor, OEM

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Recognition of Innovation
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Observations Three Success Factors

• Genuine Innovation
• Academic Commitment
• Proactive Ownership

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• Paraytec Limited
• 1a St Georges Place
• Tadcaster Road
• York YO24 1GN
• phone [phone]
• info_at_paraytec.com
• www.paraytec.com