Pinnacle Technology, Inc.

Lawrence, KS · Medtech · Private

Carbon-fiber microelectrode biosensors for simultaneous multi-molecule detection via fast-scan cyclic voltammetry

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · pinnaclet.com

Sector: Medtech
Headquarters: Lawrence, KS
Total capital: $9.8M

Federal grants: $9.8M; 17 awards · 2015–2025; Rank in peer group#28 of 477
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents: 0; 2 pending

Capital timeline

Latest events

Jul 2025Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Functionalized Multi-Modal Tetrode Arrays for Real-Time, Site-Specific Neurochemical Monitoring$1M
Aug 2023Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations$907K
Jul 2023Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Functionalized Multi-Modal Tetrode Arrays for Real-Time, Site-Specific Neurochemical Monitoring$290K
Sep 2022Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations$907K
Mar 2020Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations$445K
Apr 2019Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations$895K
Mar 2019Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations$450K

Show 10 earlier federal awards

Jun 2018Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Development of a GABA Enzyme for Biosensor Applications$642K
Sep 2017Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Development of a GABA Enzyme for Biosensor Applications$569K
Jun 2016Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · A turn-key optogenetics and electrophysiology measurement system$456K
Jun 2016Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Development of a GABA Enzyme for Biosensor and Point-of-Care Applications$154K
May 2016Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Development of a GABA Enzyme for Biosensor and Point-of-Care Applications$154K
Feb 2016Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · A Tissue Implantable Microbiosensor$482K
Aug 2015Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · A turn-key optogenetics and electrophysiology measurement system$467K
Jun 2015Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Group housing: A robotic system to track and interact with individuals$464K
May 2015Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · A Tissue Implantable Microbiosensor$999K
Apr 2015Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · A Tissue Implantable Microbiosensor$516K

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Standing among 477 peers

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Medtech · Device

Federal grants#28 · top 6%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 0 granted of 2

PendingTissue Implantable MicrobiosensorUSPTOApplication PCTUS2011062951
PendingEnzyme Co-factor Enhancement Of Biosensor PerformanceUSPTOApplication PCTUS2011051193

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Regulatory activity · Medtech

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07 Jul 2026New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
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30 Jun 2026Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
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26 Jun 2026Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
26 Jun 2026Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration

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Sources

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.