Next-Generation Antimicrobial Surface Technology

    Advanced DNA-Enabled Antimicrobial Protection

    Inolyt's DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters are a new class of antimicrobials engineered at the molecular level to protect the surfaces conventional solutions fail to reliably defend.

    EnhancedPotency vs AgNPs*
    BroadAntimicrobial Applications
    $90B+Addressable Market

    Our Why?

    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global challenge impacting healthcare, infrastructure, and environmental safety. Resistant pathogens contribute to contamination risks in hospitals, public spaces, and industrial settings.

    5M

    Deaths Annually

    From antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide

    136M

    HAIs Per Year

    Hospital-acquired infections caused by resistant pathogens

    $100T

    Projected Cost by 2050

    Cumulative global economic burden of AMR

    40M

    Deaths/Year by 2050

    Without new antimicrobial therapies

    DNA-Stabilized Silver Nanoclusters (DNA-AgNCs)

    Our breakthrough technology combines the antimicrobial power of silver with the programmability and biocompatibility of DNA. Unlike conventional silver nanoparticles, DNA-AgNCs contain only a few silver atoms per cluster — yet deliver dramatically superior antimicrobial performance.

    • Demonstrated enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to conventional silver formulations*
    • DNA-enabled structure allows tunable physicochemical properties
    • Designed for controlled antimicrobial activity on surfaces
    • Green synthesis — no harsh chemicals or energy-intensive processes

    Multi-Pathway Activity

    Membrane disruption and ROS generation via multiple simultaneous mechanisms — reducing the likelihood of resistance development.

    Controlled Activity

    Designed for targeted antimicrobial activity on surfaces with a favorable physicochemical profile.

    Environmentally Safe

    Rapid degradation with no accumulation in crops, soil, or water.

    Easy Manufacturing

    Shelf-stable, no cold chain, scalable production without specialized infrastructure.

    Built-in Fluorescence

    Intrinsic fluorescent properties enable real-time monitoring and confirmation of deployment.

    DNA-Programmable

    Tunable properties via DNA scaffold engineering for pathogen-specific targeting.

    How We Compare

    DNA-AgNCs outperform both traditional antibiotics and conventional silver nanoparticles across various critical dimensions.

    FeatureDNA-AgNCsAntibioticsSilver NPs
    Broad Microbial Activity*
    Multi-Pathway Mechanism
    Reduced Resistance Risk (multi-mechanism)*
    High Biocompatibility
    Tunable / Programmable
    Environmentally Safe
    Shelf-Stable (No Cold Chain)
    Built-in Fluorescence

    *Based on internal laboratory studies under controlled conditions. Results have not been evaluated by regulatory authorities.

    One Platform. Endless Applications.

    Our modular technology supports diverse surface protection formats — spanning healthcare, public environments, and industrial settings.

    Hospital & Clinical Surface Cleaner

    Antimicrobial surface solutions for healthcare facilities, operating rooms, and high-contact environments where contamination risk is highest.

    Medical Device Surface Coatings

    Coatings for non-implant medical devices, catheters, and surgical instruments to prevent biofilm formation and surface contamination.

    High-Touch Environment Sanitation

    Surface protection for public spaces, transportation, and commercial facilities where microbial contamination poses ongoing risk.

    Industrial Cleaning Systems

    Scalable antimicrobial formulations for industrial and commercial cleaning applications requiring durable, broad-spectrum surface protection.

    Meet the Team

    A multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders united by a mission to defeat antimicrobial resistance.

    Margaret Kocherga, PhD

    Margaret Kocherga, PhD

    Founder & CEO

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    Kirill Afonin, PhD

    Kirill Afonin, PhD

    Co-Founder, COO & Technology Advisor

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    Laura Rebolledo

    Laura Rebolledo

    Co-Founder & CSO

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    M. Brittany Johnson, PhD

    M. Brittany Johnson, PhD

    Advisor, Microbiology

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    Partner With Us

    We are seeking strategic partners in healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and investment to bring this technology to real-world environments and high-risk settings.