making sense of scents

We detect the invisible. Our "artificial nose" biosensor identifies volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — the molecules that carry scent — using engineered proteins and cutting-edge electronics.

A universal, programmable sensing platform that turns molecular interactions into signals — enabling earlier diagnosis, safer food, and cleaner environments.

Use Cases

Real-world problems we solve — where VOC detection creates immediate value.

Water Quality Monitoring

Real-time bacterial detection in drinking water — inline, reagent-free, 24/7.

Example: EU regulation demands continuous E. coli monitoring — but current lab methods take 18–72 hours. Our sensors deliver results in under 30 minutes, directly inside the water network.

Food Safety & Freshness

Detect spoilage and contamination markers across production lines and cold chain.

Example: From brewery process water to dairy and fish processing — our VOC sensors catch bacterial contamination in real time, preventing batch losses of €50K–500K and costly product recalls.

Healthcare Diagnostics

Non-invasive VOC analysis for early infection detection — from wound care to breath diagnostics.

Example: Point-of-care wound sensors detect bacterial infection markers in diabetic foot ulcers — hours before visible symptoms appear, significantly reducing complications and hospital stays.

Our Artificial Nose

A compact inline biosensor with replaceable cartridges — no reagents, no lab, no downtime.

scenti.ai GFET biosensor — assembled inline device and isolated replaceable cartridge with graphene chip
< 30 min detection vs. 18–72 hours for conventional lab methods
Zero reagents No consumable chemicals — significantly lower operating costs
Replaceable cartridge Swap in seconds — like changing an ink cartridge for molecular sensing
Self-learning AI ML model calibrates per location, improving accuracy over time
Always connected Real-time alerts via cloud dashboard, API & SCADA integration
Patent-pending Proprietary OBP + GFET integration — IP-protected platform

How It Works

Four building blocks power the platform.

Proteins & AI

AI-designed odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) that selectively bind target VOC molecules with high specificity.

Biotechnology

Proteins engineered via synthetic biology — stable, reproducible, and customisable for any target molecule.

GFET Electronics

Graphene field-effect transistors convert molecular binding events into precise, real-time electrical signals.

Wireless & Cloud

Real-time data streaming to our cloud platform with ML-powered analytics, automated alerts, and API access.

Backed by Science & Innovation

Built on world-class research partnerships and supported by Flemish innovation funding.

Ghent University

Centre for Synthetic Biology

Computational protein design, OBP receptor engineering, and biosensor validation infrastructure.

KU Leuven

WaveCore / DRAMCO

Advanced GFET electronics design, wireless sensor integration, and embedded low-power signal processing.

VLAIO R&D Grant

Flanders Innovation

Awarded a competitive VLAIO O&O research grant for the development and validation of our biosensor platform.

The Science of Smell, Reimagined

Every living organism emits a unique pattern of volatile organic compounds — from ripening fruit to harmful bacteria in water. Our platform uses specially designed odorant-binding proteins that selectively bind to these molecules. Mounted on ultra-sensitive graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), they convert invisible molecular interactions into clear, actionable signals — in real time.

Where We Are

scenti.ai is developing the next generation of molecular sensing — backed by a VLAIO research grant and active partnerships with Ghent University and KU Leuven. Our universal biosensor platform is designed for real-time water quality monitoring, food safety, and healthcare diagnostics — powered by nature's own detection mechanisms, reimagined through science and AI.