Foothold Labs

Foothold Labs is a Kansas-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of electrochemical sensor-based diagnostic platforms. Its core technology, the NanoRev system, utilizes machine learning and electrochemical sensors to provide rapid, analytical, and diagnostic results at the point of need. The platform is designed to address critical challenges by offering a rugged, low-cost, and portable solution that eliminates the reliance on centralized laboratory equipment and complex sample preparation for various testing applications.

The company focuses on sectors requiring point-of-care healthcare diagnostics and environmental monitoring, including applications for toxic chemical threats and industrial quality assurance. By leveraging military-derived technology and partnering with academic research institutions for development, Foothold Labs provides solutions for real-world analytical needs in defense, homeland security, and healthcare. Its work has been supported by multiple federal research and development contracts, including those from the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force, aimed at developing technologies for sensitive and selective rapid analysis.