Bikanta

Bikanta is a healthcare company located in Berkeley, California, focusing on the diagnostics sub-industry. The company, which is a part of the Y-Combinator S14 batch, operates primarily in the United States and Canada. Bikanta has pioneered the use of nanodiamonds in medical imaging, leveraging their properties for background-free optical imaging. These nanodiamonds are known for their bright fluorescence, infinite stability, non-toxicity, and functionalizability, which enhance the imaging signal by up to 100 times compared to traditional fluorescence imaging techniques. Bikanta’s product lineup includes biotin-conjugated FND100, carboxyl-modified FND100, and unfunctionalized FND100. The company is also advancing in the development of prototypes for magnetically modulated optical imaging instrumentation. Recognized for its innovative approach, Bikanta has received several accolades, including the Orloff Award from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute for technical achievement.