Nucleic Sensing Systems (NS2)

Startup

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Nucleic Sensing Systems (NS2) provides autonomous, field-deployable biosensors that use droplet digital PCR technology to deliver real-time environmental DNA and RNA monitoring for water utilities, aquaculture, and environmental management.

Founded & HQ

Saint Paul, MN, USA

Company size

1-10 employees

Funding

~$825K

IP status

2 patents filed · 2 grants confirmed

Activity highlights

Selected as a winner of the 2025 Coastal Innovation Challenge by Imagine H2O to scale their real-time eDNA biosensor technology

NS2 is a startup founded by scientists and engineers from the University of Minnesota. Since around 2019, it has been developing cutting-edge biosensors for water quality and biosecurity. It’s a participant in water-tech accelerators (e.g., Imagine H2O) and has received recognition for its innovation in environmental monitoring.

AI summary generated on Jun 22, 2026

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Edgar Rudberg

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