Funded joint development
Bring a defined measurement problem and an interest in funding its development. Together we work out the technical questions, evidence requirements and resources a joint project needs.
Develop the next gas sensing application with us
Wren Sensing is developing an optical platform for methane, carbon dioxide and ethylene sensing. We are looking for organisations to fund joint development, integrate the technology or investigate the measurement problem in a specific application.
Current stage: field testing
Methane and carbon dioxide: on-farm livestock field trials. Ethylene: controlled atmosphere fruit storage target.
Why develop with Wren Sensing
- Built around the molecule: an engineered optical response matched to over 50 absorption lines of the target gas.
- Already in the field: testing on a working farm, with methane readings compared against an existing methane sensor.
- One platform, more gases: methane and carbon dioxide measured simultaneously; other combinations can be explored in a project.
- Shaped around your need: your measurement requirements and evaluation criteria define the project.
Build around a measurement need
Technology integration
If you are considering gas sensing within your own product or equipment, tell us how the measurement would be used and the constraints an integrated solution must meet.
Sensing for a specific application
A project can adapt sensing to a particular setting and decision, with objectives and evaluation criteria built around that need.
These three can form parts of the same project.
Explore a research collaboration or field trial
Universities, research institutions and organisations with relevant test environments can help answer practical sensing questions. Tell us the question you want to investigate, the comparison method and the facilities, samples or field access you could contribute.
Start with what you need to measure
A useful first discussion covers:
- The measurement: target gases, useful concentration range and any interfering compounds.
- The setting: the environment, equipment or sampling conditions involved.
- The outcome: what a successful evaluation or development project would establish.
From a measurement problem to a project scope
1. Share the challenge
Describe the application, gases, operating conditions and development objective. A short outline without confidential details is enough for an initial enquiry.
2. Explore technical fit
We discuss the relevant evidence and identify questions that would need further evaluation for your application.
3. Scope the next step
Where there is a fit, we discuss objectives, responsibilities, resources and evaluation criteria for a possible project.
Discuss a development partnership or field trial
Describe the measurement you need and the kind of collaboration you have in mind.
Other ways to connect
Sensor interest
Interested in a future sensor? Share the gas, intended use and any integration needs.
Technology licensing
For licensing enquiries, outline the intended application and organisation involved.
Manufacturing, scaling and distribution
If your organisation could contribute manufacturing, scaling up or distribution expertise, tell us where you see a potential fit.
For company investment or another enquiry, contact the team.
Practical questions
Is the technology commercially available?
Not yet. The platform is in field testing. You can discuss a development or evaluation project now or register interest in a future sensor.
Do I need a complete specification?
No. A clear measurement question is enough to begin; the remaining requirements can be discussed.
Can I propose a research trial?
Yes. Choose Research / field trial in the enquiry form and describe the research question, test setting and what your organisation could contribute.
Can I include confidential technical information?
Please keep confidential details out of the initial enquiry. Any need to exchange confidential detail can be discussed separately.