Biomeme
CBRN Solutions

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Protecting those who protect us with cutting-edge biowarfare agent detection and identification solutions.

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The Leading CBRN Biothreat ID Platform

Portable. Precise. Prepared.

A compact, state-of-the-art, portable qPCR device designed for rapid and accurate CBRN biowarfare agent detection and identification — anywhere.

Franklin ISP device platform
Modular Platform

Mission-Ready Solutions

Biowarfare Identification Panel

Biowarfare Panel

A comprehensive, rapid detection kit designed for identifying multiple biowarfare agents simultaneously, ensuring precise field detection in critical defense scenarios.

Simulant Training Panel

Simulant Panel

Designed for practical training, this panel offers hands-on experience in identifying biowarfare simulants, ensuring teams can accurately detect CBRN threats.

Training Kit Panel

Training Panel

A specialized training kit for simulating biowarfare agent detection, designed to enhance readiness and operational proficiency in CBRN bio-threat identification.

Verification Kit Panel

Franklin® ISP Verification Kit

A quality control kit confirming the Franklin® ISP is operating accurately and reliably with unparalleled precision.

Our Collaborations

CBRN Solutions by Sector

Biomeme is at the forefront of pioneering CBRN biodefense solutions, working hand-in-hand with the US Military to develop nextgen biowarfare agent identification technologies. Our strategic partnerships have led to the creation of CBRN tools that are essential in safeguarding military personnel and civilian populations against biological threats. By integrating our innovative technologies with the military's expertise, we're able to deliver solutions that are not just advanced, but also critical in life-saving missions across the globe.

Military Applications

Fortifying military capabilities with durable, state-of-the-art biowarfare agent identification systems for CBRN field operations.

Military personnel using Biomeme devices

State & Local First Responders

Bolstering community defense with specialized biothreat detection and rapid CBRN response capabilities for HAZMAT & First Responders.

First responders with CBRN detection tools

Federal Agencies

Elevating national defense with advanced biowarfare agent identification technology for critical CBRN, Hazmat, and Counterterrorism operations.

Federal agency CBRN operations
Integrators

Partner with the Leaders in Mobile DNA/RNA Testing

Biomeme are the leaders in mobile DNA/RNA testing. Partner with us to include our proprietary technologies into your system: automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing.

We partner to integrate our technology into unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV's, shipboard, outdoor, and indoor building-based aerosol and wastewater collection solutions.

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Threat Coverage

CBRN Solutions by Threat Type

CBRN solutions are required for each type of threat: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. Biomeme is at the forefront of pioneering CBRN biodefense biological identification solutions.

Chemical threat detection

Chemical

Chemical identification solutions focus on the rapid detection and identification of toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents using point detectors, standoff sensors, and analytical instruments including ion mobility spectrometry, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, and gas chromatography–based systems.

Biological threat detection

Biological

Biological identification solutions emphasize the detection and confirmation of biological agents through air, liquid, and surface sampling combined with screening and laboratory-based analysis. Methods include immunoassays and biosensors for rapid indication, followed by molecular techniques such as real-time PCR (e.g., Biomeme Franklin ISP) and sequencing.

Radiological threat detection

Radiological

Radiological identification solutions are designed to detect and characterize radioactive materials using radiation detectors and spectrometers. Gamma and neutron detectors, combined with isotope identification algorithms, allow operators to distinguish naturally occurring radioactive material from special nuclear material.

Nuclear threat detection

Nuclear

Nuclear identification solutions focus on the detection and attribution of nuclear materials or events. These systems integrate advanced radiation sensing, nuclear forensics, and modeling tools to support confirmation, source characterization, and consequence assessment.

Use Cases

CBRN Solutions by Application

CBRN bio-identification solutions are required for a wide range of applications. Biomeme is at the forefront of pioneering CBRN biodefense solutions, working hand-in-hand with the US Military to develop nextgen biowarfare agent identification technologies.

Dismounted Reconnaissance

CBRN dismounted reconnaissance involves trained personnel operating on foot to detect, identify, and assess chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards in areas that are inaccessible or unsuitable for vehicles or unmanned systems. Using portable detectors, sampling kits, and protective equipment, teams conduct close-in surveys, collect environmental samples, mark hazards, and report conditions in near real time to support force protection, maneuver decisions, and follow-on response actions.

Biomeme's CBRN biothreat identification solutions are hand-held and battery-powered providing the ideal form factor for CBRN dismounted reconnaissance teams. The Joint Handheld Bio-Agent Identifier (JHBI) is a handheld biological identification system with integrated sample preparation developed by the U.S. Military for their Special Operations Forces and is often cited as a representative capability in this mission space.

Dismounted Reconnaissance

Naval & Maritime CBRN Monitoring

Naval and maritime CBRN monitoring involves the continuous surveillance, detection, identification, and assessment of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats across open seas, littoral zones, ports, and aboard naval and commercial vessels. It employs a mix of fixed and mobile sensors, shipboard detection systems, environmental sampling equipment, and remote or standoff technologies.

These capabilities support early warning, contamination avoidance, crew and asset protection, port and harbor security, and informed decision-making during routine operations, crisis response, and conflict. Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. We partner to integrate these capabilities into larger naval and maritime CBRN monitoring systems.

Naval & Maritime CBRN Monitoring

Armoured CBRN Reconnaissance

Armored Brigade Combat Teams (BCT's) are active Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Hazard Response Companies. Hazard Response Companies provide point, standoff, and remote CBRN sensing capabilities to provide commanders the time and space to make informed, proactive, risk-based decisions, enhancing freedom of movement and maneuver in largescale combat operations.

Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies including unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV systems.

Armoured CBRN Reconnaissance

Building CBRN Monitoring

CBRNE monitoring of buildings focuses on the early detection, collection, and assessment of hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats within and around occupied facilities. For biowarfare defense in particular, building-based monitoring emphasizes continuous surveillance of indoor air and critical ventilation pathways to provide early warning of an intentional or accidental biological release.

Biowarfare agent detection and collection methods typically center on HVAC-integrated air sampling, aerosol collectors, and biological sensors capable of capturing and concentrating airborne particles for analysis. Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies to provide biothreat identification including building-based monitoring solutions.

Building CBRN Monitoring

Border & Perimeter CBRN Monitoring

CBRN border protection and perimeter monitoring focus on the early detection, identification, and assessment of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats at national borders, ports of entry, and critical perimeters surrounding high-value sites or operational areas. The primary objective is to provide timely warning of illicit CBRN movement or release.

The Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS) developed by the U.S. Military is often cited as a representative capability in this mission space. JBTDS is designed to provide expeditionary, networked biological detection and sampling in austere and forward environments. It integrates biological aerosol sampling, automated detection triggers, and Biomeme biological identification to support rapid situational awareness and decision-making at the tactical level.

Border & Perimeter CBRN Monitoring

Unmanned Standoff Identification

Unmanned standoff CBRN identification focuses on detecting, characterizing, and assessing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards from a safe distance using robotic and autonomous platforms. The primary goal is to reduce risk to personnel while enabling early situational awareness, reconnaissance, and informed decision-making in contaminated, denied, or uncertain environments.

These capabilities leverage unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aerial systems (UAS), and maritime robots equipped with integrated CBRN sensors for remote sensing, point detection, and sample collection. Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies including unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV systems.

Unmanned Standoff Identification

Large Public Events

CBRN monitoring for large public events is designed to provide early warning, situational awareness, and rapid response capabilities to protect attendees, infrastructure, and public confidence. These efforts integrate federal, state, and local agencies to detect and assess potential CBRN threats in high-density, high-visibility environments.

Programs such as Joint Hazard Assessment Teams (JHATs) play a central role. JHATs deploy specialized personnel and portable CBRN detection equipment to conduct pre-event surveys, real-time monitoring during events, and post-event assessments. Biomeme's hand-held and battery-powered solutions provide the ideal form factor for these teams.

Large Public Events

Patrol & Coast Guard CBRN Monitoring

Patrol and Coast Guard CBRN monitoring techniques focus on detecting, identifying, and responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in maritime, coastal, and inland waterway environments. These missions support port security, border enforcement, maritime domain awareness, and the protection of vessels, crews, and critical infrastructure.

CBRN monitoring is typically conducted using a combination of shipboard sensors, portable detection equipment, and mobile survey techniques. Biomeme's CBRN biothreat identification solutions are hand-held and battery-powered providing the ideal form factor for rapid assessment and response during routine patrols and surge operations.

Patrol & Coast Guard CBRN Monitoring

Wastewater CBRN Monitoring

Wastewater CBRN monitoring is an emerging approach to detect chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats through the analysis of sewage and wastewater streams. By sampling municipal or facility-level wastewater, monitoring programs can identify pathogens, toxins, or chemical signatures that indicate the presence of hazardous agents — providing early warning of potential threats or outbreaks.

Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into wastewater monitoring solutions.

Wastewater CBRN Monitoring
FAQ

CBRN FAQs

Biomeme's flagship product line centers on highly portable PCR based molecular detection devices, most notably the Franklin® Integrated Sample Prep (ISP) platform. This system delivers lab grade confirmatory results in rugged, field environments without requiring centralized laboratory infrastructure.

What are the main applications for Biomeme CBRN Biothreat Identification Solutions?
Mobile identification of 14 different biothreats simultaneously using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology allows onsite confirmation for military and first responders. Usually, these threats are false alarms but they disrupt operations and Biomeme enables you to identify and rule out a threat onsite in an hour.
What types of CBRN threat identification technologies does Biomeme develop?
Biothreat Identification using real-time PCR is the gold standard utilized by reference laboratories because it is incredibly sensitive and specific. This molecular detection approach verifies a target by its unique DNA/RNA signature and can detect a biothreat even if only a few strands of DNA/RNA are present in the sample. Biomeme's Franklin three9 ISP brings the lab to the sample and is the chosen nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for field identification of specific biothreats.
What industries and sectors use Biomeme's CBRN solutions?
US and Foreign Militaries/Defense Agencies, US Federal Agencies, State & Local HAZMAT First Responders, and Counterterrorism and CBRN Response Teams Worldwide.
What makes Biomeme different from other CBRN solution providers?
Biomeme's unique approach to real-time PCR gives users the benefit of the most lightweight (4 lbs) and compact PCR instrument on the market. In addition to operational mobility, the simultaneous detection of 27 DNA/RNA gene targets to identify 14 key biothreats of critical importance give end-users the most mobile and capable laboratory-grade nucleic acid amplification test on the market. With a startup time of less than 1 minute, and a run time of approximately 60 minutes, technicians can make crucial onsite decisions in regard to human safety, decontamination, and possible origin of a given threat.
Does Biomeme provide customized CBRN systems or turnkey solutions?
1) The Franklin three9 ISP is a turnkey end-to-end mobile solution that includes fully automated sample-to-answer nucleic acid extraction, purification, amplification, and detection. 2) Biomeme also provides custom automated sample preparation and biothreat identification components to be integrated into larger third-party systems (e.g., UAS/UGV, building HVAC, shipboard, etc.).
How does Biomeme ensure quality and reliability in its products?
Biomeme's Quality Management System (QMS) provides compliance to design and production controls with full product traceability. Rigorous quality control testing of all final products ensures product quality and reliability. Biomeme has a long history of collaboration with the U.S. Military through various programs with DTRA, DHS, CPE CBRND (previously JPEO-CBRND), and many more environmental and emerging pathogen bio-surveillance projects across the globe.
US Military Programs of Record

At the Forefront of Biodefense

America's elite military units have supported the development of Biomeme's advanced molecular detection solutions. Our technology is integral to Department of Defense Programs of Record, including the Joint Handheld Bio-Agent Identifier (JHBI) and the Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS).

Biomeme has a long history of collaboration with the U.S. Military through various programs with DTRA, DHS, CPE CBRND (previously JPEO-CBRND), and many more environmental and emerging pathogen bio-surveillance projects across the globe.

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Our Partners

Partners & Distributors

Our collaboration with trusted organizations extends our reach, supporting CBRN defense readiness across all levels of government and military operations.

NOBLESafewareNEBOPaladin Defense ServicesGovernment Scientific SourceFarrWest Environmental SupplyHAZMAT ResourceM2DCONADSAll Safe Industries

CBRN Defense Training & Support

For assistance and detailed guidance on utilizing Biomeme's defense-oriented CBRN solutions, direct your inquiries to our support team. They're ready to provide the help you need.

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