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Updates from GrainGuard.

Phase 1: TRL 4 Closeout

Completed – March 2026

Milestone: Laboratory Proof-of-Concept & Chamber Validation

Successfully completed controlled chamber evaluations demonstrating that our adapted multi-channel sensor platform can differentiate between normal ambient baseline air and the active early metabolic signatures of insect respiration and early-stage mold.

Phase 2: TRL 5 Deployment

Active – June 2026

Milestone: Real-World Field Pilots

Moving from the laboratory into active agricultural environments. Deploying field-grade sensor hardware and automated aeration system integration at commercial pilot sites—including Riverdale Farms and J-Ray Farms in South Carolina—for a multi-month environmental evaluation.

Phase 3: Data Lock & TRL 6 Planning

Upcoming – Late 2026

Milestone: Field Monitoring, ROI Calculation, and Refinement

Gathering field data across a full storage window, including dedicated mycotoxin assays and paired-data reviews, to continuously refine our predictive neural networks and prepare the system for broader commercial scale.

Behind the science

We see the threat weeks before it shows up.

Mold and pests release a unique chemical fingerprint long before temperature or CO₂ levels move. GrainGuard's MVOC sensing platform — adapted from AirGuard's proven HVAC technology — listens 24/7 for signals you can actually act on.

  • Specific to Aspergillus, the primary source of aflatoxin
  • Built on field-proven AirGuard sensor architecture
  • Pairs with temperature & moisture data you already collect

Live model

Threat detection timeline

MVOC
THREAT SIGNAL W0 W2 W4 W6 W8 TIME (WEEKS) GrainGuard detects Cables react 3–5 WEEK LEAD
GrainGuard MVOC sensing
Traditional cables

Announcements coming soon.

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