Under development: the Draupnir platform
The results you need, when you need them, where you need them.
Draupnir is a portable molecular biotechnology detection platform under development, built on isothermal amplification, primarily LAMP technology. Our goal is to make fast and reliable molecular testing available beyond the laboratory environment.
- Portablethe lab in your hand
- Isothermalno thermal cycling required
- Built for the fieldfrom –30 °C to +60 °C*
*Planned characteristic of the system under development.
The market
Why now?
The molecular detection market is growing fast, and the pressure toward decentralization keeps building. That is the gap we are building Draupnir for.
01
Costly delays
Shipping samples to a central lab takes time and money, while the decision often cannot wait.
02
Overloaded labs
Growing testing demand creates bottlenecks in centralized laboratory systems.
03
Decentralization
Recent animal-health outbreaks have made it clear: demand for fast, on-site molecular detection is rising.
01 / Vision
Detection beyond the lab.
Molecular detection is indispensable in many fields today, yet decision-making often still waits on a central laboratory. That is what we want to change.
The goal of the Draupnir development is a detection platform that brings molecular testing closer to the sample, to the user, and ultimately to the point where the decision is made.
We are developing a device that combines the reliability of molecular detection with field usability: compact design, an intuitive user interface, automated evaluation and access to raw data, all on a single platform.
What we are building
Portable
01Compact design for applications outside the laboratory.
Intuitive
02Measurement and result interpretation with minimal user intervention.
Self-contained
03Integrates the essential laboratory instruments; data processing and evaluation happen on the device itself.
Built for the field
04The planned operating range of the device is –30 °C to +60 °C, enabling use even in more extreme environmental conditions.
The parameters above are planned characteristics of the system under development.
Isothermal amplification is a nucleic acid amplification technology capable of producing large amounts of target DNA at a constant temperature.
Unlike PCR, it requires no thermal cycling, which enables simpler and more compact engineering solutions.
One of the most mature methods of this approach is LAMP, loop-mediated isothermal amplification: its high efficiency and fast reaction time matter most where results are needed within a short time, directly at the point of sampling.
The foundation of the Draupnir development is unlocking the potential of isothermal amplification on an integrated platform designed around use outside the laboratory environment.
Where can it be used?
Where there is no time to send samples to a lab.
The value of fast molecular detection often lies not in the speed of the measurement itself, but in when the result is available for the decision. With Draupnir, we target environments where significant time still passes today between sampling and the decision.
Veterinary detection
In a veterinary practice, sampling is often followed by laboratory testing. Transporting the sample, processing it and waiting for the report takes time and resources. Draupnir aims to enable faster on-site decisions for certain yes/no questions.
Sampling → testing → result → decision
Less waiting. Less logistics. Closer to the answer.
Plant health detection
In plant health, rapid detection and decision-making are especially important. The presence of certain pathogens may require immediate action for plant protection, economic or regulatory reasons. The planned use of Draupnir could make it possible, after appropriate sample preparation, to perform molecular testing right at the sampling site.
Further application areas
The technology is not only relevant for animal and plant health applications. In the longer term, we intend the platform for fields where fast, on-site, low-infrastructure molecular testing creates value:
- food safety
- environmental monitoring
- industrial microbiology
- research & development
- field sampling
- epidemiological and public health applications
Who we build it for
Primary target groups
Draupnir's primary market is the fast-growing molecular detection market, specifically applications outside the laboratory and at the point of need.
We focus first on use cases where fast decisions, mobility and independence from infrastructure carry exceptional value.
- 01
Veterinarians and animal-health providers
Faster decision support directly in the practice.
- 02
Plant health and crop protection professionals
On-site testing to support faster plant-health decisions.
- 03
Laboratories and research institutes
A flexible molecular testing option to complement laboratory infrastructure.
- 04
Industrial and food-safety operators
Faster on-site checks and decision support.
- 05
Environmental monitoring organizations
Molecular testing even at sites without direct access to traditional laboratory infrastructure.
02 / Our team
Science. Engineering. Real-world execution.
We are convinced that the detection potential of isothermal amplification is far from fully explored.
Orpheus Life is a project-based development team in the pre-startup phase, working on making Draupnir a reality. We combine competencies from four different fields: biotechnology, quality management and regulation, research collaborations, and engineering development with system integration.
Our goal is not merely a working device, but a technology platform that is scientifically grounded, feasible to engineer and creates value in real-world settings.
András Szives
Project manager & coordinator
András works in medical device development at a leading Hungarian pharmaceutical company. He has hands-on experience applying GMP requirements and regulatory standards. During his studies he also contributed to the development of a proof-of-concept LAMP device prototype.
László Pázmány
Biotechnologist, quality management
László is quality management lead at a biotechnology company. He has extensive research experience with LAMP technology, which he applies to the technological development and scientific grounding of Draupnir.
Csaba Hegedűs
Biotechnologist, research relations
Csaba coordinates research collaborations and university relations. He is responsible for building scientific and industrial partnerships and the professional network supporting the development.
Erik Huszti
Engineer, technical development
Erik is responsible for the hardware development and system integration of the device. His work spans from technical concept through feasibility to the integration of individual system components.
03 / Resources
What we learn, we share.
Developing Draupnir is a continuous research and engineering process. Here we collect materials that present the background of the technology, the current directions of development and related scientific results.
One-pager
Orpheus Life Investor One-Pager
A one-page summary of the project, the market opportunity and the development milestones.
White paper
The background of LAMP technology
A more detailed technical paper is in the works.
Coming soon
Research
Research results and collaborations
Publications and results of scientific collaborations will appear here.
Coming soon
04 / Contact
Let's build the next generation of molecular detection together.
Draupnir is currently under development. If you are interested in the technology as a potential user, professional partner, researcher or investor, don't wait: get in touch with us today.
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