LayerLogic is one of the start-ups selected through Scientifica’s call4Ideas Super Sapiens Europe and has caught the attention of the investment fund thanks to the development of an innovative biosensing technology aimed at fast and accurate detection of food contamination.
At the core of this innovation is a portable biosensor based on graphene field-effect transistors (gFETs).
Thanks to the functionalization of the graphene surface with highly selective receptor molecules, the sensor ensures high sensitivity and precision, enabling the rapid and accurate detection of bacteria, viruses, fungi and contaminant molecules in food.
Furthermore test results are delivered digitally in under 15 minutes, compared to the 2-4 days required by traditional methods. All of this is integrated into a compact, easily transportable format suitable for direct use on food production lines.
The use of this cutting-edge sensor not only enhances food safety, but also enables producers to significantly reduce downtime and waste – helping to prevent financial losses that, in some cases, can reach up to €200,000 per single contamination event.
The idea behind LayerLogic – founded in 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden – originated within the Department of Quantum Device Physics, Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers University. Chalmers Ventures – the university’s venture builder – was, in fact, the first to believe in LayerLogic.
The team was formed through the meeting of three engineers – André Persson (CEO), Ebba Sandbecker (CCO), and Sebastian Samuelsson (CFO) – and three researchers: Munis Khan, Avgust Yurgens and Santosh Pandit.
The latter are active in the fields of nanotechnology and two-dimensional materials, with a particular focus on the development of graphene-based devices.
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“We chose to invest in LayerLogic because it represents a virtuous example of how materials science can translate into scalable innovation with high industrial and social impact. The combination of proprietary technology, a multidisciplinary team and a clear market positioning aligns perfectly with our investment strategy,” said Riccardo D’Alessandri, Managing Partner at Scientifica Venture Capital.
“We want to put the power of science directly into the hands of those who produce and monitor the food we eat every day. We believe in a future where food quality and safety can be guaranteed in real time” said André Persson, CEO of LayerLogic.
Sustainability and social impact are among the core values of the Swedish team, who emphasizes that the early detection of pathogens is directly linked to protecting consumer health, reducing food waste and promoting more conscious and responsible production practices.
For this reason, LayerLogic will use the funding from this round to accelerate the final development and deployment of their sensor technology, with the goal of bringing the product to market quickly and driving tangible impact in food safety.
