The project is proposed to expand the production and markets of dosimeters ДРЦ-01 that measure the dose of X-ray radiation received by a patient during radiological examinations, and a program " Дозиметр.Версія 1.0 " that converts the readings of a dosimeter that measures the dose multiplied by the area into effective dose units, which has a linear relationship with the probability of inducing cancer and genetic consequences for the next generations of the patient. Currently, the certified dosimeter and the program are sold in Ukraine. It is planned to expand sales of dosimeters and programs
Текущее состояние
TRL 9 – actual system proven in operational environment (competitive manufacturing in the case of key enabling technologies; or in space).
Radioprom has developed and for more than five years produces and sells dosimeters ДРЦ-01 (with a program for recalculation of dosimeter readings in the effective dose) in Ukraine.
Currently about 200 ДРЦ-01 dosimeters have been sold in Ukraine.
Рынок
According to the World Health Organization, about 3.6 billion X-rays are taken worldwide each year.
The dosimeters market size is estimated at USD 3.65 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.15 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The dosimeter is intended for medical organizations, enterprises producing X-ray medical devices, as well as for supervisory authorities controlling radiation exposure of patients and staff.
Проблема или Возможность
According to the World Health Organization, 3.6 billion X-ray examinations are performed annually worldwide.
The radiation dose to patients is strictly regulated for each examination, however, aging and the possibility of X-ray machines breaking down, as well as the human factor (staff errors) can lead to unpredictable overexposure. Therefore, it is necessary to control the patient's radiation dose during each X-ray examination.
All developed countries require a dosimeter on the X-ray machine to directly measure the dose received by the patient.
In Ukraine, Article 17 of the Law “On Protection of Human from Ionizing Radiation” requires dosimeters to be installed on every X-ray machine.
The dosimeter is intended for medical organizations, enterprises producing X-ray medical devices, as well as for supervisory authorities controlling radiation exposure of patients and staff.
Решение (Продукт или Услуга)
The dosimeter measures the product of dose and area, and the program converts the dosimeter readings into an effective dose (which is entered into the patient's radiation passport), which has a direct relationship with the risk of inducing cancer and genetic consequences for future generations.
The dosimeter directly monitors the dose received by the patient in a particular radiological examination.
The dosimeter (with appropriate modification) can be installed on most types of X-ray machines.
The low price of the dosimeter and the program (several times less than that of competitors) allows it to be installed even on X-ray machines in low-budget medical institutions.
Конкуренты
Manufacturer IBA Dosimetry VACUTEC PTW Radioprom
(Germany) (Germany) (Germany) (Ukraine)
Digital resolution 0.01 μGy*m² 0.01 μGy*m² 0.01 μGy*m² 0.01 μGy*m²
Main relative
measurement error 15% 15% 15% 7%
Energy error 8% 8% 8% 5%
Price 4500$ 3700$ 6000$ 1500$
Преимущества или дифференциаторы
The proposed dosimeter, due to the unique algorithm of the zero level stabilization program embedded in the microprocessor of the ionization chamber, allowed to improve the main technical parameter - to reduce the main relative error of measuring the dose product per area by more than half from 15% (for competitors) to 7%.
To determine the optimal material and thickness of the ionization chamber electrodes, Monte Carlo simulations were performed, which made it possible to improve an important technical parameter - spectral sensitivity (to reduce the dependence of dosimeter readings on the X-ray spectrum from 8% (competitors) to 5%).
The design of the dosimeter is very complex, so it has been developed and then improved over many years based on the experience of many years of operation in medical organizations. The development of a dosimeter requires knowledge in nuclear physics, medical physics, Monte Carlo simulation, and the design of complex, highly sensitive equipment.
Only 7 companies in the world, including Radioprom , are able to produce such dosimeters.
Финансы
There are three ways to make money:
For medical organizations, the dosimeter together with the program for converting dosimeter readings into effective dose will be sold at a price of $1500.
For organizations that monitor radiation safety, the dosimeters will be sold at a price of $1300.
For enterprises producing medical X-ray machines, the OEM version of the dosimeter together with the program will be sold at a price of 1000 USD
Salary :
Designer - development of design documentation for the improvement of dosimeters - $ 800 per month;
electronics engineer - development of circuit diagrams and printed circuit boards for improvement of dosimeters - $800 per month;
Researcher - development of algorithm for recalculation of dosimeter readings - $500 per month;
SMM Manager/Designer - program design, marketing company - $500 per month;
radio equipment assembler - installation of components on printed circuit boards and electrodes of the ionization chamber - $500 per month;
assembly mechanic - manufacturing of parts and assembly - $500 per month
Equipment - for creating design documentation, developing printed circuit boards, developing dose recalculation algorithms, writing a program test - two personal computers - $3800.
Radioelectronic components and materials - production of dosimeters for certification - $4000.
Certification of dosimeters and program - 6000$.
Administrative expenses - administration salary, utilities, telephone/internet, website support - $8400.
Marketing company - website development, advertising - $3200.
Бизнес-модель
International certification (CE) of DRC-01 dosimeters manufactured by Radioprom LLC and certified in Ukraine, as well as newly developed dosimeters for dental panoramic, dental cone beam and C-arm X-ray machines, will significantly expand the market.
For medical organizations, the dosimeter together with the program for converting dosimeter readings into effective dose will be sold at a price of $1500.
For organizations that monitor radiation safety, the dosimeters will be sold at a price of $1300.
For enterprises that manufacture medical X-ray machines, the OEM version of the dosimeter together with the program will be sold at a price of 1000 USD
Sales are made through regional distributors .
The success of the product will be determined by the number of sales per year.
It is planned to bring the level of sales in the next year to 100 dosimeters (in Ukraine), and after modernization of dosimeters for dental panoramic devices, dental devices with cone tomography and mobile devices with C-arm, as well as international certification - up to 1000 dosimeters per year.
Целевое назначение инвестиций
The investment will be used for modernization (for dental panoramic, cone tomography and mobile C-arm machines), international certification of the dosimeter and recalculation program, and marketing promotion.
