OUR STORY
From fundamental research to molluSCAN-eye
molluSCAN-eye® could not have existed without fundamental research carried out over some twenty years at the Arcachon Marine Station (CNRS EPOC joint research unit at the University of Bordeaux). It was on this basis that a technology was born, known since 2006 as High-Frequency Non-Invasive valvometry (HFNI).
Jean-Charles Massabuau, CSO and Co-Founder, explains: ” Valvometry has existed since the 1970s, but we had an unwavering determination to make this technique effective by applying two principles: respect for the animal and the implementation of innovative technologies developed by a multidisciplinary team of biologists, electronics engineers and mathematicians. “
It was the desire to engage with industrial companies that subsequently gave rise to the idea of developing an aquatic-environment biomonitoring solution that would meet their emerging needs as well as those of institutions. Research & Development projects then enabled the team to develop an operational service prototype: molluSCAN-eye®S.
Since 2017, operational demonstration projects have taken over. The added value, sensitivity and feasibility of implementation in industrial and offshore contexts have been demonstrated. ADERA, a subsidiary of the University of Bordeaux, hosted these projects within GEO-Transfert, its technology-transfer unit attached to the EPOC laboratory, and acted as an incubator during this operational development phase.
molluSCAN-eye® is a registered trademark
The start-up project thus entered incubation in 2021 at chrysa-link, the incubator of SATT Aquitaine.
A team Committed & Passionate
From the Port of Bordeaux, our team works to deploy molluSCAN-eye® technology across the blue planet.
Jean-Charles Massabuau
CSO & Co-Founder
Emeritus Research Director at the CNRS
Emeritus Research Director at the CNRS
His role:
– In charge of strategy, vision & development
– Management, recruitment
– Lobbying, partner management, fundraising
“ I have been a CNRS researcher always concerned with applying my fundamental work to the benefit of society. With the creation of molluSCAN-eye®, I want to apply it to the protection of aquatic environments.
Our future is at risk; I want to bring people together, to convince them, and to be a messenger to protect the planet. ”
Ludovic Quinault
CEO & Co-Founder
His role:
– In charge of strategy, vision & development
– Project management
– Marketing and communication
– Business development
“ I am passionate about the ocean and I want to bring molluSCAN-eye® to become a key player in environmental protection.
We must act — the oceans are the lungs of our planet, and the issues surrounding water are major for us and for generations to come. ”
