Biomedical Technology

OCUS Innovation (HK) Limited

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+852 2629 1818
5/F, Building 5E, 5 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park
Raw Description
Description | OCUS Innovation (HK) Limited is a spin-off company established by Prof. Ian Wong (Professor of Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of HKU) and Prof. Jason CS Yam (Associate Professor of Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of CUHK). It specialises in ophthalmology product research and development.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

OCUS Innovation (HK) Limited is a specialized ophthalmic R&D spin-off from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The company focuses on the intersection of pharmacology and visual sciences, likely developing advanced drug delivery systems, surgical medical devices, or diagnostic tools for ocular diseases. Their technical pedigree suggests a need for high-precision materials that are both bio-inert and capable of extreme performance in micro-scale environments.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 72/100

Why this Score? While OCUS Innovation is primarily a medical/pharmaceutical entity, the field of ophthalmology is one of the primary drivers for high-end diamond applications. Diamond is the "gold standard" for ophthalmic surgical blades due to its atomic-scale sharpness and is increasingly used in biosensing (BDD electrodes) for ocular fluid analysis. As an R&D-heavy spin-off, they likely face challenges regarding material biocompatibility, sensor sensitivity, or the physical limitations of traditional surgical steel/silicon at the micro-scale.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Surgical Instrumentation SCD (Single Crystal) Tool Blanks 6C's SCD allows for the fabrication of "Diamond Knives" with an edge radius of <5nm. This reduces tissue trauma and accelerates healing in corneal or cataract surgeries compared to stainless steel.
Ocular Biosensing BDD (Boron Doped Diamond) Electrodes BDD is chemically inert and has a wide electrochemical potential window. It can be used to develop highly sensitive, fouling-resistant sensors for detecting biomarkers (e.g., glucose, cytokines) in tear fluid.
Bio-inert Coatings Nanocrystalline Diamond (NCD) Coating Direct diamond coating of titanium or polymer implants (like glaucoma drainage devices) to prevent protein adhesion and fibrovascular encapsulation, significantly increasing implant lifespan.
Drug Delivery Systems Custom MPCVD Micro-structuring Using 6C's MPCVD process to create diamond-coated microneedles or reservoirs. Diamond's stiffness and bio-compatibility allow for ultra-thin, non-reactive drug delivery vehicles.
Laser Surgery Optics PCD/SCD Optical Windows For R&D into high-power laser treatments. Diamond’s thermal conductivity (2000+ W/mK) prevents thermal lensing and distortion in precision laser delivery systems.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "In your current R&D for ocular drug delivery or surgical tools, are you experiencing limitations with material degradation or protein fouling on the surface of your prototypes? We have observed that transitioning to CVD diamond surfaces can reduce biological adhesion by orders of magnitude compared to traditional polymers or metals."
  • Value Statement: 6C can provide OCUS Innovation with the world's most biocompatible and hardest material—CVD Diamond—in the form of sub-nanometer roughness SCD or custom BDD sensors, enabling a new class of ultra-precise, long-term ophthalmic interventions.