Teknopark Istanbul companies made their mark on tens of inventions as part of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to the R&D studies executed in pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and e-health technologies, these companies run by scientists have been the first implementers of numerous innovations. With these innovations, Turkish companies aim to contribute to the struggle against the pandemic in the international arena.

Following are the inventions standing out in the fight against Covid-19 within the ecosystem of Teknopark Istanbul, where academic spin-off and business incubators prevail…

PROBIOTIC DISINFECTANT CREME

SFA R&D developed Turkey's first probiotic disinfectant creme. The liposomal vitamin C and liposomal turmeric are among the company's critical products. These groundbreaking products for Turkey have been proven to have effects in the treatment of Covid-19. SFA R&D signed a significant contract with a major German pharmaceutical company on the export of liposomal vitamin C. SFA R&D is more competitive than Europe in terms of high quality and costs.

BIOMATERIAL PROTECTIVE MASK

BacPolyZyme (BPZ) BioEngineering aims to enhance the protective nature of the fabric masks by preventing the passage of viral particles through the indigenous biomaterial it manufactured. This biodegradable, biocompatible, nanosize material is entirely natural, the same as the human skin. Both viral and microbial contaminants in the air can be filtered as soon as the biomaterial is integrated into the mask's parts, contacting the face.

BORON BASED LONG-LASTING DISINFECTANT

Plustechno Consultancy & Construction Chemicals developed a biocide by using boron components. This company has been manufacturing long-lasting disinfectants and unique sterilization solutions for large areas used extendedly, such as hospitals and industrial facilities. Biocide had been tested on bacterias and yeast, and positive outcomes were received compared to competitor chemicals. Biocide has many areas of usage.

INTERNATIONAL DEMAND FOR THE RESUSCITATOR

SRDR Robotics developed the first indigenous auto resuscitator to oxygenate the Covid-19 patients. A resuscitator is a device using positive pressure to inflate the lungs of the non-breathing patients. Resuscitators are employed for continuous oxygenation and assisted ventilation. All age groups, including infants, can easily use the device. There is international demand for this lightweight, compact, portable, cost-efficient resuscitator compatible with all lung types.

ENCRYPTED AND FREE OF CHARGE VIDEO CONFERENCING

Nettsi Informatics Technology developed and availed the indigenous video conferencing system Nettsi to the service of over 300 hospitals, universities, and foundations, free of charge. The system providing encrypted communication will be free of charge until the end of 2020. Supporting simultaneous utilization of 5 thousand users, Nettsi is an open-source software developed under the cooperation of Nettsi and Intelprobe. Enabling instantaneous communication via web browsers, IoS, and Android mobile applications, Nettsi features screen sharing, messaging, and quality settings.

NASAL EXPIRATORY KIT

Strategic Innovative Initiatives (SYG) Engineering is waiting for Islamic Development Bank's support for the production of the nasal device and expiratory kit and the preventive medicine that prevents the virus from cleaving into the respiratory tract. This kit will function as a part of the ventilators oxygenating the patients and will be affordable, accessible, and user-friendly. The equipment shall remove the need for kit intensive care or intubation implementations, and protect the healthcare providers by removing the expired air of the patient from the environment.

REMOVES THE VIRUS IN THE AIR

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions developed the device called Filtr Science that detects and removes all types of airborne extraneous and harmful organisms, including the coronavirus. The device can detect the levels of any airborne chemical or biological loads and radioactive particles and eliminate them. The know-how of Filtr Science is being exported to the USA. Filtr Science rapidly and safely purifies negative pressure isolation rooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

OZONE CHALLENGING THE VIRUS

Mikrosay Elektronik Yazılım Enerji Sanayi has been challenging the Covid-19 with its ozone systems. The ozone produced by the exported and patented system Triovita purifies the air and water. Ozone eliminates bacterias such as e.coli, tuberculosis, and coliform, any harmful and invisible molecules such as odors, mold or fungus, and viruses and prevents the occurrence and spread of epidemics.

EXPORTING MASK MACHINES TO EUROPE

Dolka Machinery manufactures mask production machines and exports them to Europe. The company can install mask production machines in all countries of the continent. The new version mask production machine is popular in Europe for its technological features and price.  The device employs an ultrasonic welding system, and its manufacturing unit is controlled by 17 different servo motors for precise adjustment. When performing,  the touch screen enables the alignment of the pattern, nose wire, and ear loops of the masks.

MONITORING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE WITH TELEMETRY

The telemetry system developed by LiveWell Wearable Health operates by using the GSM network. The system can detect the Covid-19 virus's negative effects on cardiovascular activities and the arrhythmias caused by drugs. The portable ECG device Cardiom, is another device developed by the company, is capable of performing integrated with the Long-Term Rhythm Control System. Cardiom is a simple, sustainable, and quite economic system. Doctors monitor the patient anytime from their computers through the Cardiom.

WORLD’S FIRST VIRTUAL PHYSICS LABORATORY

GDS Engineering R&D launched the world's first Virtual Physics Laboratory (VPL) supported by the indigenous Ship Engine Room Simulator (SERS). One of the top 20 ideas among 172 initiatives applying to Turkey's Covid-19 Joint Mind Platform, the VPL, enables the execution of Physics I and II lab experiments suspended by the pandemic via a software platform. SFL shall be utilized in all engineering faculties in the world.

COVID-19 DRUG AVAILABLE BY THE END OF 2020

Three smart drug candidates developed by RS Research aim to reach the lungs directly for Covid-19 treatment. Planning to reduce the side effects emerging as part of the Covid-19 treatment with the smart drugs it developed against cancer, Turkey's start-up RS Research plan launched testing of the drug candidates on animals. The company aims to avail the drug to the patients before the end of 2020.

THE PEERLESS E-HEALTH PLATFORMHEADS TOWARDS USA

Invenoa Software's unique e-health application Medibook enables extensive management of health. Counting the days for its export to the USA, Medibook can be used simultaneously by ten thousands of people via mobile devices. Medibook enables online examination, symptom analysis, treatment follow-up, medical device sales, management of all documents, and access to all doctors. This application archives all medical records and provides any service, including lab services to the patients at their homes. Medibook lists and demonstrates the reports over a single graph.

DETECTION THROUGH THE BREATH

New Senses Health Sciences Technologies developed the world's first artificial intelligence Covid-19 diagnosis kit CovidNose. The biosensor detecting the imbalance of the blood gas molecules in the smell of the patient's breath has been experimented successfully on 960 patients. CovidNose is also capable of detecting mutant coronaviruses and other diseases, for that matter. The company is getting ready to launch the Mobile Covid-19 Diagnosis Kit to the market in November.

DETECTS FALSIFIED DRUGS IN ONLY 10 SECONDS

PortMera developed a smart system capable of real-time and non-invasive analyses of the drugs over the production line or on-site. System can detect the compatibility of over 500 pharmaceutical products' to standards in merely 10 seconds. This system, named as  Medi-Eval can also be employed for real-time measurements in industrial production. No chemical or physical processes or technical staff is required.