Ontera

Ontera Inc. specializes in the development of innovative single molecule detection and genome analysis platforms utilizing biochemistry and silicon nanopore chip technology. The company offers a range of products, including the SAM device, which facilitates the detection and quantification of various targets such as acids, proteins, and small molecules across different applications in plants, animals, and humans. Additionally, Ontera provides the DUO Nano platform for genome mapping, structural variant analysis, epigenetics, and direct strand sequencing. Its solutions cater to diverse sectors, including agriculture, human and animal diagnostics, law enforcement, and drug discovery, among others. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Ontera was previously known as Two Pore Guys, Inc. before rebranding in May 2019. The company aims to enhance point-of-care testing and advance the field of third-generation sequencing.