Built to test anywhere, by anyone

Vidiia exists to democratise molecular testing with low-cost, portable, AI-powered diagnostics that can be used anywhere, by anyone.

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‍Founded in a pandemic. Now built for everywhere.

Vidiia was founded through collaboration between the University of Surrey, Lancaster University and Brunel University London. During the pandemic, we transformed pioneering LAMP chemistry, using AI-LAMP®, into a COVID-19 test in record time. The result was 98 percent sensitivity, 100 percent specificity, and UK Government approval under the Medical Devices Coronavirus Test Device Regulations.

Today, headquartered in Bristol, we build on that foundation to take molecular diagnostics out of the lab and into the places they are most needed.

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Our Story

Mission and Ambition

'To democratise molecular testing with low-cost, portable, AI-powered diagnostics that can be used anywhere, by anyone.'

David Rimer, CEO

'Lab-grade molecular accuracy, anywhere testing is needed.'

Aurore Poirier, Head of Science

Who are Vidiia?

Vidiia build the Vidiia Hunter platform: hardware, reagents, rapid sample preparation and software designed for the point of care.

We work with companies within human health, veterinary, agri-food and environmental to develop deployable molecular diagnostics.

We develop and supply custom sample preparation and platform components for integration into molecular workflows.

The Journey

From the centralised lab to the most remote setting.

Most molecular diagnostics today live at Centralised Labs or Institutional sites: gold-standard accuracy, but tethered to specialist infrastructure, trained operators and slow turnaround.

Lateral flow tests deliver low cost, speed and are easily deployed, but cannot meet molecular performance. The market has been waiting for the bridge.

Vidiia delivers molecular-grade answers at Proximal and Domestic sites today. Ultra-Remote is where the market is heading. We are closer to that destination than any other molecular platform.

'We beleive we are closer to that destination than any other molecular platform.'

David Rimer, CEO

Meet the Team

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    David Rimer - Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    Experienced entrepreneur and product design engineer with over two decades of commercial and technical leadership. David holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Oxford Brookes University and began his career in automotive engineering before founding Unique Secure, a retail technology company that pioneered innovative payment and POS solutions.

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    Dr Aurore Poirier - Head of Science

    Leading scientific strategy, assay development and implementation, and scientific validation of products. Aurore has a PhD in microbiology and more than a decade of R&D experience in microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

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    Ruben Riano - Chief Technology Officer

    Ruben Riano is an accomplished technology leader with a strong track record of developing and delivering complex, technology-driven products that bridge digital innovation and engineering excellence. His experience spans retail, payments, MedTech, and aerospace sectors.

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    Jessie Carpenter - Commercial Science Lead

    Specialising in molecular diagnostics and infectious disease research. Jessie graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bristol, where she focused on clinical microbiology and virology.

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    Charlie Worsley - Business Development Director

    Commercial and business development leader with a proven record of driving growth across biotechnology, hospitality, luxury, and automotive sectors. At Vidiia, Charlie bridges science and strategy into real world application, transforming cutting-edge innovation into commercial success.

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