bNovate is a Swiss start-up that aims to improve water safety with technology. It is developing and commercializing simple and effective tools that analyse microbial water quality in as little as 20 minutes. Using flow cytometry technology, bNovate’s BactoSense instrument measures cell concentrations in 20 minutes, addressing abnormalities and deviations from baseline microbial profiles. This technology ensures swift, accurate, waterborne microbe detection, safeguarding public health and industry standards. The goal of bNovate is to bring water safety into the digital age with automatic and connected solutions.