DnaNudge awarded 2021 MacRobert Award

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The Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2021 MacRobert Award has been awarded to DnaNudge, the developer of consumer genetics technology repurposed to test for COVID-19.

The CovidNudge rapid test technology was adapted from DnaNudge’s existing consumer DNA testing service, developed to address nutrition and lifestyle-influenced health conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes. 

The London start-up has been honoured for the development of its pioneering consumer genetics technology, which was adapting during the pandemic to deliver a lab-free RT-PCR COVID-19 test to NHS hospitals.

Study shows accuracy of 90-minute COVID-19 test

Now in use in care homes and supporting the return of the arts sector, the test can detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus from saliva samples on-site in just over an hour.

The Royal Opera House, home of The Royal Ballet, is currently benefiting from DnaNudge’s COVID-19 testing service, which is delivering pool testing on-site to support the Royal Opera House’s 2021/22 programme of live music, dance and theatre events.

The Royal Opera House joins the London Symphony Orchestra, Glyndebourne Festival and other arts and cultural organisations that are using DnaNudge’s RT-PCR test to support the safe re-opening of the UK’s cultural sector.

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