HOGERBOX LTD. is implementing a project called “HOGER Decontaminator for the Autonomous and Intelligent Implementation of Complex Microbiological Contamination Removal Processes,” co-financed by the European Funds for Małopolska 2021-2027 Programme. The project involves comprehensive, interdisciplinary research and development work leading to the development of key technologies for an Autonomous Decontaminator based on the VHP (gaseous hydrogen peroxide) method. The planned activities include:
- developing the device’s structural layer, including the evaporation system and hydrogen peroxide dosing system, as well as components responsible for the stability of the decontamination process.
- material testing of the dryer and H₂O₂ decomposition catalyst will be conducted, and the compatibility of the materials with VHP technology will be assessed.
- developing the control layer, including a feedstock identification and classification system and algorithms for autonomous process parameter selection.
- experimental development work will be carried out, including the construction of a prototype, its demonstration, and validation of the technology under target conditions.
The project will result in the development and implementation of a global product innovation: a portable Autonomous Decontaminator, integrating the functions of drying, evaporation, and VHP decomposition in a single device. This device will, for the first time, enable:
- completely autonomous execution of VHP decontamination processes without operator intervention,
- automatic selection and optimization of process parameters based on sensory data and machine learning algorithms,
- reduced decontamination time and increased efficiency and energy efficiency (including significant cost reductions through reduced personnel requirements and reagent consumption),
- ensure biocidal efficacy of 99.9999% (so-called log 6 reduction) across a wide range of applications.
The project’s results will benefit entities operating in areas requiring sterility and microbiological contamination control, particularly the pharmaceutical sector, healthcare (hospitals), the biotechnology industry, research units working with pathogens, emergency response services, as well as users of areas exposed to microbiological contamination – including flooded rooms, archives, and spaces at risk of mold growth.
Project value: PLN 5,382,918.80
Funding from European Funds: PLN 3,860,181.68