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Drug Hunter:
Milestones & Key Achievements

Capillary electrophoresis - fluorescence detector

2015 - 2016

 

Proof of the principle 1st prototype developed, funded by EU ISF & the Estonian Ministry of Interior

 

Prototron has funded a handheld version of a drug tester for GHB analysis in saliva.

2017 - 2018

The technology was tested on-site (Weekend Baltic Festival)  in cooperation with the Estonian Police. Funded IUT-3320.

Drug testing in lab

2017 - 2020

The 2nd generation was developed, funded by EU Internal Security Fund & the Estonian Ministry of Interior. 

2020 - 2021

Drug Hunter Analyzer under onsite testing in cooperation with Estonian Police. Funded by Estonian Research Council.

Get more info about  EAG14.

Drug Roadside Testing by police
Drug testing

2021 - 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) development for Drug Hunter Analyzer and roadside validation in cooperation with Estonian Police. Funded by Estonian Research Council. 

Get more info about EAG104.

2021 - 2023

Handheld drug meter development for GHB (gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid) also known as Liquid ecstasy, lollipops, liquid X, or liquid E

quantitative results in saliva and drinks. Funded by Estonian Research Council.

Get more info about MOBJD1015.

Drug testing kit
GHB analysis

 2022-2023

Development of SALIKIT for oral fluid sample treatment and drug analysis. Funded by Health Tech Estonia Accelerator through SmartCap’s Startup Estonia program (financed by the European Regional Development Fund within the framework of the EU60971 project)

2023 - 2024

Pre-clinical study for illegal drugs analysis in oral fluid samples using SALIKIT&Drug Hunter. Funded under the European Innovation Ecosystems work programme of Horizon Europe, Women TechEU (project nr 101114520)enTechEU (nr 101114520)

Europol Excellence Award

2024

A new substance, Tramadol, is added to the expert system, fulfilling the requirements for ICH M10. Funded under the European Innovation Ecosystems work programme of Horizon Europe, Women TechEU (project nr 101114520)enTechEU (nr 101114520)

sTARTUp Day 2025 winner
Narcotics analysis

2023

In 2023, Drug Hunter achieved an amazing feat by receiving the Europol Excellence Award with the Estonian Police and Border Guard.

 

This recognition highlights their outstanding dedication and success in combatting drug-related crime.

Tramadol analysis

2025

🚀 SafePAS is a sTARTUp winner 2025, securing up to €200K from EstBAN, up to €200K from BSV & €5K in legal support from Sorainen & €2K TRINITI! 

2025

🌟 SafePAS Awarded the Prestigious Seal of Excellence! 🌟

SafePAS has received the Seal of Excellence from the European Commission! 🎉 This recognition highlights our groundbreaking work in developing portable, lab-accurate analyzers for real-time drug detection.

The Seal of Excellence is awarded to top-tier innovations with strong market potential, validating our mission to revolutionize field diagnostics.

Seal of Excellence SafePAS.jfif
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