Columbus Venture Capital

Jurata Thin Film specializes in innovative storage technology for vaccines and biologics, aimed at enhancing their manufacturing, distribution, and delivery processes. The company has developed a unique thermostable film matrix that stabilizes biological materials, including bacterial-based vaccines and antibody-based therapeutics, allowing them to retain therapeutic efficacy even under extreme temperature conditions. This technology facilitates the long-term storage of vaccines and biologics at room temperature or higher, significantly simplifying logistics and accessibility. Additionally, the therapeutic cargo stored within this film can be rehydrated to recover the payload in an aqueous solution, offering versatile delivery options for healthcare providers.

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