Rapid AFM1 Detection · Pakistan

Protecting
milk. At the
point of need.

μPAD delivers lab-grade aflatoxin M1 detection in under 2 minutes for PKR 250 — no equipment, no lab, no expertise required. Built for Pakistan's 8 million dairy farms.

2 minResults
PKR 250Per Test
ZeroEquipment
77% of Pakistani milk fails EU limits 200K new cancer cases annually AFM1 — IARC Group 1 carcinogen PKR 250 per μPAD test 44% gross margin $4.5B global market 77% of Pakistani milk fails EU limits 200K new cancer cases annually AFM1 — IARC Group 1 carcinogen PKR 250 per μPAD test 44% gross margin $4.5B global market
77%
Milk fails EU safety
Up to 77% of Pakistani milk samples exceed the 0.05 µg/kg AFM1 limit
#4
World milk producer
63+ billion litres per year from 8 million+ dairy farms
+30%
Cancer cases rising
Liver cancer up 30% in a decade — AFM1 contamination is a direct driver
120×
Cheaper than LC-MS
PKR 250 vs PKR 30,000 for lab testing — same accuracy, a fraction of the cost
44%
Gross Margin
7.4%
Market CAGR
$4.5B
Global TAM
80+
Countries Tightening Rules
8M+
Dairy Farms in Pakistan
The Pakistan Paradox

A Group 1 carcinogen.
In every unscreened cup.

Aflatoxin M1 enters milk when cows eat contaminated feed. It is classified by the IARC in the same category as tobacco smoke. Yet today, no affordable on-site detection exists for Pakistan's dairy farmers.

🥛
#4
Global Milk Producer
  • 63+ billion litres per year
  • 8 million+ dairy farms
  • Contributes 11% of GDP
⚠️
200K
New Cancer Cases Annually
  • Liver cancer fastest growing
  • 150,000 deaths per year
  • Cases up 30% this decade
  • Zero affordable on-site tests
Interactive Demo

Run a virtual μPAD test.

Dial in AFM1 concentration and hit Run — see exactly how μPAD calls safe or unsafe against the EU 0.05 µg/kg threshold, and how it compares on cost and time.

Test Parameters

Result

AFM1 Level0.03 µg/kg
EU Limit (0.05 µg/kg)Safety Threshold
✓
SAFE — Below EU Limit This milk passes the AFM1 threshold. Safe to process.
⏱ <2 min · PKR 250
The μPAD Platform

Four steps.
Two minutes.

A microfluidic paper analytical device using a competitive antibody assay — no electricity, no lab, no training needed.

01
Collect Sample
Gather 0.5 mL of raw or pasteurized milk directly at the farm or collection point. No preparation, centrifuge, or pre-treatment required — anyone can do it in seconds.
0.5 mL onlyRaw or pasteurizedNo prep
02
Apply to μPAD
Drop the sample onto the paper device. Capillary action wicks the fluid through the assay zones automatically — no pipettes, no power source, no laboratory skill required.
Capillary wickingNo powerPaper-based
03
Immunoreaction
A competitive antibody assay detects AFM1 with high sensitivity, calibrated against the EU 0.05 µg/kg safety limit — delivering regulatory-grade accuracy without a lab.
Competitive assayEU-calibratedHigh sensitivity
04
Read Result
A visual colour change on the test strip shows pass or fail in under 2 minutes. No reader, no app, no expertise — immediate on-site decision making for any farmer.
Visual colour changeUnder 2 minutesNo reader needed
vs. Current Methods
μPAD
Time
<2 min
Cost
PKR 250
On-site
Yes
Equipment
None
Best in class
ELISA
Time
2–4 hrs
Cost
PKR 1,500
On-site
No
Equipment
Plate reader
LC-MS
Time
4–8 hrs
Cost
PKR 30,000
On-site
No
Equipment
Full lab
Market Opportunity

A $4.5B market.
$120M within reach.

Mycotoxin testing is growing at 7.4% CAGR through 2030. Pakistan's 8 million dairy farms represent a massive, completely underserved opportunity.

TAM
$4.5B
Global food mycotoxin testing market — 7.4% CAGR through 2030.
SAM
$1.1B
Dairy-specific rapid testing globally — our direct competitive arena.
SOM
$120M
Accessible market in 5 years — Pakistan and South Asian dairy markets.

Revenue Projections — 44% Gross Margin

PKR 1.5M
Pilot (9mo)
6K units
PKR 5.0M
Year 1
20K units
PKR 12.5M
Year 2
50K units
ASP · COGS PKR 250 · PKR 140
Gross Margin 44%
Go-to-Market Roadmap

Pilot.
Scale. Export.

Three disciplined phases — prove locally, scale nationally, then export affordable diagnostics across South Asia and beyond.

Phase 1 · 0–9 Months
Prototype & Pilot
  • Produce up to 7,000 test strips
  • Pilot with dairy farms and collection hubs
  • Validate field sensitivity and reliability
Phase 2 · Year 1–2
National Scale-Up
  • Scale to 20,000–50,000 strips per year
  • Reduce cost to ~PKR 100/strip via bulk production
  • Expand across Pakistan's major dairy corridors
Phase 3 · Beyond Year 2
Regional Expansion
  • Export to South Asian dairy markets
  • Launch multi-mycotoxin detection kits
  • Pursue regulatory and institutional partnerships
Get Involved

Partner with us to protect Pakistan's milk supply.

Whether you're an investor, dairy processor, regulator, or distribution partner — we're looking for aligned collaborators to bring μPAD to every farm in Pakistan.

We typically respond within 48 hours.