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Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lit Thinking Launches the Visium Vanguard Program: Free Pilot for 50 Facilities to Experience the Benefit of Continuous Sanitization Across Industries
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lit Thinking, a company dedicated to biosecurity innovation, announced the launch of the Visium Vanguard Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering 50 select facilities the opportunity to experience the transformative benefits of Visium Far-UVC technology—completely free. Visium represents a new era in how facilities reduce the risk of pathogen transmission, using cutting-edge autonomous technology to create operational resiliency and strengthen defenses against everything from seasonal outbreaks to future pandemics and biosecurity threats. The Visium Vanguard program invites participants from a variety of industries including healthcare, dental, education, sports, government and other commercial environments to trial this revolutionary solution with no upfront cost. Visium is a ceiling-mounted, UL-certified fixture that emits Far-UVC, a wavelength proven to inactivate up to 99.9% of airborne and surface pathogens even while people are present. It's safe, effective, and designed for real-world environments requiring continuous pathogen mitigation without disruption. Additionally, Visium is engineered for exceptional energy efficiency, providing sustainable and cost-effective sanitization without increasing a facility's energy expenses. Organizations accepted into the Visium Vanguard program will: Receive a zero-dollar sales proposal with full installation guidelines and support. Participate in pre- and post-installation swab testing to validate results. Collaborate in a case study to demonstrate the real-world impact of Visium. At the conclusion of the pilot, participants will receive exclusive pricing incentives to extend Visium's benefits across their facilities. 'Airborne transmission is a major driver of infections, yet it's been largely unaddressed in most environments,' says John Rajchert, CEO of Lit Thinking. 'Visium fills that critical gap—operating continuously to inactivate bacteria, viruses and fungi in real time. With 36,000 flu deaths and nearly 100,000 hospital-acquired infections annually in the U.S., scientists have been sounding the alarm: we need to do more. Visium gives facilities and businesses the means to act—right now.' 'When you consider the impending threat of another global pandemic either natural or man-made, the time to deploy this technology is now,' comments Lit Thinking Chief Science Officer, Dr Janet Price. 'We are excited to offer the chance to experience the benefits of continuous sanitization and see the impact of this cutting-edge technology firsthand.' Through Visium, facilities are empowered to build a more resilient, energy-efficient, and sustainable Infection Prevention infrastructure that operates without human intervention. This innovative technology enhances safety, strengthens biosecurity, and reduces the real and significant risks posed by airborne pathogens. Visium is already trusted by leading institutions across healthcare, commercial offices, higher education, and early-learning centers. Notable installations include Roger Williams University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Mount Sinai's Long COVID Clinic in New York City. These installations demonstrate the versatility and critical importance of Visium technology in both everyday and high-risk environments. Interested organizations can learn more and register at About Lit Thinking Lit Thinking is a private technology firm dedicated to transforming indoor environments with innovative Far-UVC technology that helps healthcare and other industries create safer, healthier spaces. By enabling continuous pathogen inactivation, Visium supports the building of resilient, energy-efficient, and sustainable infection prevention infrastructures. With deep expertise in semiconductor R&D and cutting-edge research, Lit Thinking is leading the way in creating biosecurity solutions that improve the safety and well-being of indoor environments.
Business Journals
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
The Beat: Beacon prepares to launch next-gen disinfecting product
Welcome to Chicago Inno's The Beat, a twice-weekly look at the people, companies and ideas that are shaping Chicago's innovation economy. The Big One A Chicago startup born out of the pandemic is ready to move into more homes and businesses after spending a number of years in research and development. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Founded in 2020, Beacon Technology Solutions — winner of Inno Madness 2025, Chicago Inno's annual bracket-style head-to-head startup competition — makes a wall-mounted smart device that uses Far-UVC 222 nm light to disinfect a room. Beacon CEO Brian Clark said the Chicago startup has delivered its flagship product to hundreds of customers and will look to continue to expand its customer base in 2025. READ MORE: Inno Madness winner Beacon preparing to launch next-gen disinfecting product More from Chicago Inno Chicago VC firm Portal Innovations , which focuses on life-sciences innovation, announced an international expansion through a new partnership with Dublin City University that hopes to create new opportunities for biotech, medtech, quantum and AI startups across Ireland, the U.K. and Europe. , which focuses on life-sciences innovation, announced an international expansion through a new partnership with that hopes to create new opportunities for biotech, medtech, quantum and AI startups across Ireland, the U.K. and Europe. Chicago tech giant Tempus announced the launch of Tempus Loop this week, a new oncology-focused platform. Chicago boosts life-sciences growth While Chicago's life-sciences market is showing some signs of growth with developments such as Evanston Labs coming online, it still lags behind other major metros in key traits. In a Colliers report looking at local ecosystems' ability to support and sustain growth in the life-sciences industry, Chicago ranked ninth in the country, held back slightly by a lack of new developments. Boston received the top score in the second annual analysis of 18 markets, followed by the San Francisco Bay Area at No. 2 and San Diego in the third spot. READ MORE: How Chicago is building up life sciences — and where it still lags Sign up for the Business Journal's free daily newsletter to receive the latest business news impacting Chicago.
Business Journals
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
How Chicago startup Beacon plans to grow smart disinfection device
Beacon, a Chicago startup born during the pandemic, is set to bring its innovative room-cleaning device to more homes and businesses in 2025. A Chicago startup born out of the pandemic is ready to move into more homes and businesses after spending a number of years in research and development. Founded in 2020, Beacon Technology Solutions — winner of Inno Madness 2025, Chicago Inno's annual bracket-style head-to-head startup competition — makes a wall-mounted smart device that uses Far-UVC 222 nm light to disinfect a room. Beacon CEO Brian Clark said the Chicago startup has delivered its flagship product to hundreds of customers and will look to continue to expand its customer base in 2025. "That's a big focus on 2025," Clark told Chicago Inno. "We're really excited to continue to tweak the product and make upgrades based on customer feedback and bring more features to them that solve the problem of staying safe from bacteria, molds and viruses." Clark said Beacon's customers include both immunocompromised individuals and different types of businesses in the medical and education sectors to keep spaces safe, open and operational. Clark added that developing a physical product has inherent advantages in today's market where every startup is looking to incorporate artificial intelligence and add .ai to the end of its name. "It's something real. It's something tangible," he said. "It's something that creates value for people that can't be easily replicated in software." Beacon fulfilled all its preorders and sold out of its initial product run in 2024, and Clark expects to announce a release date soon for the second-generation Beacon Light, which already has a growing waiting list. The company recently received a grant from Illinois Tech to study how its light technology can be used to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases in public spaces. "The big thing about technology like this is you have to continue to show people, not just help them," Clark said. Sign up for the Business Journal's free daily newsletter to receive the latest business news impacting Chicago.
