Avant Technologies Creating New Company for Expansion of Diabetes Program
LAS VEGAS, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- Avant Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: AVAI) ("Avant" or the "Company"), an emerging technology company developing healthcare solutions using both artificial intelligence (AI) and developments in biotechnology, today announced that it will create a new company to house either a joint venture, partnership, or acquisition as it further expands its interests in diabetes.
Avant's Chief Executive Officer, Chris Winter, said, "It is the work we're doing with Ainnova to screen diabetes patients to identify the early signs of diabetic retinopathy that is driving Avant to contribute even more to the fast-growing disease - a potential treatment. We are exploring several promising opportunities to get involved in the development of a treatment for diabetes globally, and if successful, we want to be ready to hit the ground running with the formation of a company to house that opportunity."
In late 2024, Avant entered into a joint venture and licensing agreement with Ainnova Tech, Inc., when the two companies formed Ai-nova Acquisition Corp (AAC) to advance and commercialize Ainnova's technology portfolio, including its Vision AI platform and its versatile retinal cameras. Vision AI is a cutting-edge, AI-driven platform that can detect diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases with high accuracy and speed using retinal scans, as well as diseases unrelated to the retina like cardiovascular disease, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, fatty liver diseases, and chronic kidney disease.
With over 500 million people living with diabetes globally, Vision AI is designed to detect the early markers of diseases like diabetic retinopathy, which is the leading cause of blindness among working age adults. Over 30% of those living with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy, a disease that can be prevented with an accurate diagnosis.
Avant expects that a new relationship will allow it to expand its diabetes program to both identify the early markers of the disease and to treat diabetes.
About Avant Technologies Inc.
Avant Technologies Inc. is an emerging technology company developing solutions in healthcare using artificial intelligence and biotechnologies. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of what is possible in AI and biotechnology, Avant serves a diverse range of industries, driving progress and efficiency through state-of-the-art technology.
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