StemRad Overview
StemRad provides personal radiation-protection solutions. Its technology offers lifesaving protection from penetrating ionizing radiation, making the lives of first responders, military personnel, utility personnel, medical teams, and astronauts safer without compromising mission objectives. The company has developed the 360 Gamma, a wearable shield that provides lifesaving protection from gamma radiation. StemRads 360 Gamma lowers radiation exposure to the most critical radiosensitive organs, including the colon, stomach, and ovaries, significantly reducing the associated risks in accordance with the ALARA safety principle. The StemRad 360 Gamma is worn around the pelvic area, which contains the bodys largest concentration of bone marrow. StemRad is also the developer of AstroRad, personal protective equipment designed to be worn by astronauts beyond low Earth orbit. Co-developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, AstroRad protects bone marrow to prevent acute radiation sickness, but is further expanded to also protect the lungs, stomach, colon, breasts, and ovaries organs that are particularly vulnerable to the development of cancer due to chronic exposure to radiation.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$559K
$6.6MDec 2017
$7.6MJan 2016
Latest News
Israel’s StemRad inks $4.5m contract to shield US troops from gamma radiation
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To the Moon And Back (Literally) With Tampa Startup StemRad - Hypepotamus
Israeli-based startup StemRad is testing its AstroRad technology, a vest designed to protect astronauts from deep space radiation, on NASAs Artemis I mission. StemRad was founded in 2011 and joined the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator in 2017. The startup has also raised $10 million from Tampa investors Jeff Vinik and Kiran Patel. StemRad has partnered with Lockheed Martin through the Space Florida program. The success of the radiation testing on Artemis 1 is expected to result in the AstroRad shield being used for safe human-rated travel in deep space missions. StemRad has also developed other products for military, medical, and first responder use cases. The company is currently made up of 5 employees in Tampa with an R&D team in Israel.
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Israeli radiation vest heading to the Moon on Artemis I | CTech
NASA has installed manikins developed by Israeli startup StemRad to test a new radiation protection vest ahead of the Artemis I launch. The launch was postponed due to an issue with one of the rockets engines. The Artemis missions aim to land the first woman and person of color on the Moon. Israels space industry is participating in an international experiment called MARE, in collaboration with the Israel Space Agency, the German Aerospace Center, and NASA. The experiment will test the effectiveness of StemRads radiation vest in protecting astronauts from space radiation. The manikins, named Helga and Zohar, will collect data on radiation exposure and the vests performance. If successful, the vest may be used in future space missions.
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StemRad MD radiation protection gear strengthens Tampa connection
Israeli tech company StemRad is expanding its line of radiation protective gear to help healthcare providers on Earth. StemRad MD, an exoskeleton that lifts the shielding off the body, is being developed to protect physicians and their teams from harmful radiation exposure. StemRad received a round of funding led by investor Jeff Vinik, raising $6 million in 2017. The company plans to manufacture the gear in the United States in the future. StemRads existing product, the 360 Gamma, is already used by military combatants, first responders, and civilians. StemRad has collaborated with Lockheed Martin and NASA to create protective gear for astronauts. StemRad opened its U.S. subsidiary in Tampa in 2017 and conducts research and development in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Israeli Radiation Protection Space Vest To Make Debut On International Space Station
Israeli startup StemRads AstroRad vest, designed to protect astronauts from radiation, will be launched onto the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the Israeli Space Agency (ISA). The vest, made of high-density polyethylene, will be worn by three American astronauts to gather feedback on its performance. This marks the first time the Israeli flag will be displayed at the ISS. StemRads technology was tapped into by NASA in 2018, and the vest is part of a partnership between the ISA, StemRad, and Lockheed Martin. The vest will be used for advanced ergonomic studies in microgravity.
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| Sector | Aerospace, Defense & HLS |
Funding
| Total funding | $7.81M |
| Last funding | $250K |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 2 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | stemrad.com |
Locations
Raoul Wallenberg Street 4, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, Florida, USA
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StemRad Business
Business models
B2B, B2G
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsCombat Equipment & SystemsTarget Customer
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceDefense, Safety & SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityNational SecurityCivilMilitaryEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementNew FuelsNuclearHealthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesTags (12)
safetywearableradiation-protectionpublic-safetyhealthcare-providersastrospaceastronauticsmilitarydefenseaerospacespace-techfirst-respondersGeographic Markets
United StatesIndiaEuropeRussiaJapanStemRad Financials
$7.81M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$250K
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
2
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$559K
$6.6MDec 2017
$7.6MJan 2016
Private Equity Funding
C Round
Dec 2017
$6M
Jeff Vinik
B Round
Jan 2016
$1M
Wanaka Capital Partners
A Round
$559K
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jun 2019
$250K
, Space Florida
StemRad Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$559K
$6.6MDec 2017
$7.6MJan 2016
All Events
C Round
Dec 2017
$6M
Jeff Vinik
B Round
Jan 2016
$1M
Wanaka Capital Partners
A Round
$559K
GrantEvent
Jun 2019
$250K
, Space Florida
StemRad News
17 articlesIsrael’s StemRad inks $4.5m contract to shield US troops from gamma radiation
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To the Moon And Back (Literally) With Tampa Startup StemRad - Hypepotamus
Israeli-based startup StemRad is testing its AstroRad technology, a vest designed to protect astronauts from deep space radiation, on NASAs Artemis I mission. StemRad was founded in 2011 and joined the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator in 2017. The startup has also raised $10 million from Tampa investors Jeff Vinik and Kiran Patel. StemRad has partnered with Lockheed Martin through the Space Florida program. The success of the radiation testing on Artemis 1 is expected to result in the AstroRad shield being used for safe human-rated travel in deep space missions. StemRad has also developed other products for military, medical, and first responder use cases. The company is currently made up of 5 employees in Tampa with an R&D team in Israel.
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Israeli radiation vest heading to the Moon on Artemis I | CTech
NASA has installed manikins developed by Israeli startup StemRad to test a new radiation protection vest ahead of the Artemis I launch. The launch was postponed due to an issue with one of the rockets engines. The Artemis missions aim to land the first woman and person of color on the Moon. Israels space industry is participating in an international experiment called MARE, in collaboration with the Israel Space Agency, the German Aerospace Center, and NASA. The experiment will test the effectiveness of StemRads radiation vest in protecting astronauts from space radiation. The manikins, named Helga and Zohar, will collect data on radiation exposure and the vests performance. If successful, the vest may be used in future space missions.
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StemRad MD radiation protection gear strengthens Tampa connection
Israeli tech company StemRad is expanding its line of radiation protective gear to help healthcare providers on Earth. StemRad MD, an exoskeleton that lifts the shielding off the body, is being developed to protect physicians and their teams from harmful radiation exposure. StemRad received a round of funding led by investor Jeff Vinik, raising $6 million in 2017. The company plans to manufacture the gear in the United States in the future. StemRads existing product, the 360 Gamma, is already used by military combatants, first responders, and civilians. StemRad has collaborated with Lockheed Martin and NASA to create protective gear for astronauts. StemRad opened its U.S. subsidiary in Tampa in 2017 and conducts research and development in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Israeli Radiation Protection Space Vest To Make Debut On International Space Station
Israeli startup StemRads AstroRad vest, designed to protect astronauts from radiation, will be launched onto the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the Israeli Space Agency (ISA). The vest, made of high-density polyethylene, will be worn by three American astronauts to gather feedback on its performance. This marks the first time the Israeli flag will be displayed at the ISS. StemRads technology was tapped into by NASA in 2018, and the vest is part of a partnership between the ISA, StemRad, and Lockheed Martin. The vest will be used for advanced ergonomic studies in microgravity.
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American, Israeli companies perfecting radiation vest for astronauts in deep space
Lockheed-Martin has partnered with StemRad to develop a wearable radiation shield, or vest, to protect astronauts on deep space flights. The partnership emerged from a business development mission led by Gov. Ron DeSantis in Israel. StemRad received a $250,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to help fund the final development and testing of the AstroRad vest. The vest is being tested on the International Space Station and will be installed on a mannequin on the Orion EM 1 flight around the moon next year. The partnership aims to provide greater protection for astronauts beyond the Van Allen radiation belts in deep space. The grant was awarded during the same week that Space Florida signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Israel Space Agency and the Israel Innovation Authority.
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4 Israeli space-tech firms win innovation grants
Four Israeli companies have won R&D grants from the Space Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership Program, supporting aerospace and technology projects. The program is a joint initiative of Space Florida and the Israel Innovation Authority. The grants were awarded to companies working on 3D printing materials for small satellites, microfluidics Lab-On-A-Chip for space flight analysis, hybrid materials for aviation and space applications, and a wearable radiation shield for astronauts. The partnership aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the aerospace industry.
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https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Business-and-Innovation/Spotlight-on-Israeli-startups-StemRad-radiation-protection-588171
StemRad, a radiation protection company based in Tel Aviv, is developing innovative solutions to protect individuals from radiation exposure. The company sells and develops products for first responders, firefighters, military personnel, astronauts, and physicians. StemRad is a private company and has been in operation since 2011. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, or investment/acquisition amounts. The event described in the article occurred on May 1, 2019. Confidence level: 8
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The Belt That Protects Against Gamma Radiation
StemRad, a company specializing in radiation protection, has developed a waistband that can protect the body from nuclear disasters. The waistband covers only 11 percent of the bodys surface area but focuses on protecting the bone marrow located around the pelvic region, which is responsible for producing new blood cells. The waistband allows the body to regenerate stem cells and continue functioning even after exposure to radiation. StemRads technology has the potential to protect first responders and astronauts from radiation in both terrestrial and space environments. However, it does not guarantee protection against long-term effects such as cancer. The companys solution has been met with skepticism, as other organs may also be affected by radiation exposure. StemRads board includes Robert Gale, an expert on bone marrow transplantation who worked with Chernobyl victims.
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Anti-Radiation Vest to Get Deep-Space Test Next Year
NASA and the Israel Space Agency have signed an agreement to use the AstroRad radiation protection vest on Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), the uncrewed first flight of NASAs powerful new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. AstroRad is the second product developed by the American-Israeli company StemRad, after StemRad 360 Gamma. The vest will be tested on EM-1 to provide protection from radiation exposure during deep-space journeys. If successful, AstroRad will be used on crewed missions to deep space and aboard the International Space Station. The partnership between StemRad and NASAs prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, was mentioned.
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Jeff Vinik invests in Israeli-Tampa company that makes radiation protection wear
Jeff Vinik, owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and developer of Water Street Tampa, has invested $6 million in StemRad, an Israeli company that makes personal radiation shields. StemRads shields protect troops, first responders, and nuclear power plant workers from high-energy gamma radiation. Viniks investment will allow StemRad to expand sales, marketing, and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. StemRad has already sold vests to the military in the United States, Israel, France, and Austria, as well as firefighters in Japan and civilian sites in Israel. StemRad has also partnered with Lockheed Martin to create radiation-resistant protective wear for astronauts. The investment is seen as growth-positive for StemRad.
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These Revolutionary Space Vests Will Protect Mars-Bound Astronauts From Solar Radiation
NASA contractor StemRad has developed a radiation-shielding vest to protect astronauts during the upcoming Mars mission. The vest, made of non-metallic materials, will be tested in NASAs lunar flyby mission next year. StemRads CEO stated that the vests multi-layered shield accurately covers the most important organs. The concept has already been proven in the lab, but the real-world trials will provide further confirmation. The lunar flyby mission is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency, and Lockheed Martin. The mission is currently unmanned, but NASA is considering sending two astronauts. The article also mentions that SpaceX plans to fly two tourists around the moon in 2018.
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Incredible vest created to protect astronauts is set for first mission
Tel Aviv-based StemRad has developed a vest called AstroRad Radiation Shield, designed to protect astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars. The vest will shield vital human tissue, particularly stem cells, from solar radiation. StemRad has previously produced a belt to protect rescue workers from gamma ray radiation in nuclear disasters. The vest is made of non-metallic protective materials and will be tailor-made for each astronaut. Testing will take place on the Orion spacecraft, a joint project of Lockheed Martin, NASA, and the European Space Agency. The first protective vest is expected to be produced by the end of the year.
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Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial: Developer
Israeli company StemRad has developed a vest called AstroRad Radiation Shield, designed to protect astronauts from solar particles in deep space. The vest will be tested on a lunar mission and is intended for use on manned missions to Mars. StemRad has previously produced a belt to protect rescue workers from gamma ray radiation. The vest is made of layers and will be tailor-made for each astronaut, with non-metallic materials covering vital organs. Testing will take place on the Orion spacecraft, a joint project of Lockheed Martin, NASA, and the European Space Agency. The first protective vest is expected to be produced by the end of the year.
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Israeli Startup StemRad To Protect Astronauts From Radiation In Space
Israeli technology company StemRad is working with Lockheed Martin to develop a version of its gamma-ray shielding vest for use in deep-space missions. StemRads product protects first responders against gamma radiation generated by nuclear explosions, and the partnership with Lockheed Martin aims to adapt this technology to protect astronauts from high levels of radiation in deep space. The collaboration could result in an innovative solution to enhance crew safety on the journey to Mars. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building Orion, NASAs next-generation spacecraft. The date of the event described in the article is not provided.
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Brace yourself against radiation
Stemrad, a company that creates radiation protection products, has developed a belt to protect people from life-threatening radiation exposure. The belt is designed for first responders to nuclear disasters and claims to shield wearers from the effects of gamma radiation by protecting the bone marrow. Stemrad has already sold the belt in countries like Israel, Japan, and Russia, with pending sales in Germany and the USA. The company also plans to create a lighter and more economical protective belt for civilians. Three Nobel laureates have recently joined Stemrads advisory board.
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If Nuclear Disaster Strikes, This Israeli-Designed Belt Protects Against Radiation Exposure
StemRad has created the StemRad 360 Gamma belt to protect first responders from radiation exposure. The belt shields the pelvic area, which contains 50% of all bone marrow, with a leaden harness. It also includes a built-in Geiger counter and a cumulative dose decimeter card. StemRad has already sold its belts in several countries and has plans to create a lighter and cheaper version for civilians. The company has gained support from three Nobel laureates who have joined its scientific advisory board.
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 12 |
| Team members | 3 |
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| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514679901 |
| Crunchbase | stemrad |
| Phone | +97235223663 |
| Creator | Raz Zohar |
| Creator email | raz@platterz.ca |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-02-14T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-09-11T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |