Lightly Technologies

🎤✨EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Monika Štěpánová from Lightly Technologies The opioid epidemic sweeping the United States has claimed the lives of maybe millions, with no end in sight. The biggest issue is fentanyl, which is used to adulterate existing drugs to give them an extra kick – an often lethal one. Enjoy the article about the project, featuring Monika and Lukas Nejdl of Mendel University in Brno, by Fergus O'Sullivan. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e629qcgY

Fake meds, a real danger!💊 Every day, counterfeit drugs laced with fentanyl claim lives—often without victims knowing what they’ve taken. But one Czech start-up is changing the game. From a university lab to partnering with Interpol, Monika Štěpánová and her team at Lightly Technologies have developed a groundbreaking tool to detect fake medicines in minutes. 🎧 Tune into InnoStars Talks and uncover their start-up journey from EIT Jumpstarter to winning last year’s edition of EIT Health InnoStars Awards Validation Track and learn more about how science is becoming a crime-fighting weapon in the battle against counterfeit drugs. PS: we’ve got BIG NEWS! The new edition is coming soon! Stay wired!😎 Listen now on Spotify! 🔗⬇ https://lnkd.in/dtaB4-pQ #InnoStarsTalks #Podcast #HealthTech

We’re thrilled to be part of this mission alongside the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic , JIC - business with a purpose, and other leading institutions and Czech founders! Excited to connect and collaborate. Looking forward to meeting you all there! 🚀

🇨🇿 Czech innovation is coming to SXSW 2025! 🇨🇿 I’m excited to be part of the Czech House SXSW, where I’ll be pitching Lightly Technologies—our solution to fight counterfeit medicines with cutting-edge technology. Join us for the flagship Pitch Event, networking with industry leaders, and a special address from Czech Minister of Industry and Trade, Lukáš Vlček. Plus, live Czech music to wrap up the night! 🎶 📅 Don’t miss it—register here: https://lnkd.in/daVw_txG Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic , CzechTrade #CzechHouse #SXSW2025 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking #LightlyTech #StartupPitch

#ThrowbackThursday to #TECHHAPPYHOURS 2024 and a video interview (Czech only) with one of the speakers-Monika Štěpánová from Lightly Technologies-developing a portable device called „Catcher“which helps law enforcement agencies detect counterfeit drugs by delivering instant results directly on the spot, interviewed by Igor Brezina and Lenka Dvorakova from Roklen24, a Media Partner of the Conference. Relive the highlighting startup event of the year 👉  https://lnkd.in/e8B4k9G3 Article (in CZE) here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVrMDwE CzechInvest & Technologická inkubace 💪😉

Revoluční technologie „UV-otisku prstu“, vyvinutá českým startupem Lightly Technologies ve spolupráci s Ústavem Chemie a Biochemie, otevírá nové možnosti v boji proti obchodu se zakázanými látkami a padělanými léky. Nejen o ní jsme si ve video rozhovoru povídali se spoluzakladatelkou a CEO Lightly Monika Štěpánová.

Bringing Law Enforcement Expertise to Lightly! 👮♂️ We’re thrilled to welcome Tiago Ferreira to the Lightly team. 💫  His expertise in transnational crime, drug investigations, and law enforcement innovation makes him an invaluable addition as we tackle one of the most pressing global threats—the fentanyl crisis. As a former Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police and INTERPOL, Tiago brings over two decades of experience in crime prevention and public safety. Transitioning into the tech sector, he has led digital transformation efforts for 'Smart Cities' worldwide, integrating AI to support law enforcement and industry. His deep understanding of global security challenges and his commitment to innovation perfectly align with our mission at Lightly. 🚀 At Lightly, we are working to equip law enforcement with cutting-edge tools to detect and track counterfeit medicines and illicit substances before they reach the streets. Having Tiago on board strengthens our ability to bridge the gap between technology and real-world crime prevention, ensuring that our solutions are practical, effective, and impactful. Welcome, Tiago! We’re excited for this journey ahead. Stay connected and follow us for more updates on how we’re making a difference. 💛 #startup #deeptech #healtech #brnoregion #techtransfer #smartcities

🎉 EIT Jumpstarter Alumni Lightly Showcased in EU-Startups Magazine! The Czech startup Lightly Technologies is making waves in counterfeit drug detection, and their story is now featured in EU-Startups Magazine! 🔬💡 With their innovative device, Catcher, powered by UV-Fingerprint technology, they’re helping law enforcement identify counterfeit medicines in real time, tackling a major global challenge. 🏆 After securing 2nd place in EIT Jumpstarter in EIT Health category in 2023, winning Post-Jumpstarter in 2024 and  EIT Health InnoStars Awards in 2024, they continue to grow, and this latest feature highlights their journey and ambitions. 📖 Read more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/dYWgVCPd #EUStartups #EITJumpstarter #CzechStartups #Innovation #CounterfeitDrugs #HealthTech #StartupSuccess EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Health InnoStars EIT Food EIT Health EIT Digital Climate-KIC EIT InnoEnergy EIT RawMaterials EIT Manufacturing EIT Urban Mobility EIT Culture & Creativity EIT Community RIS Hub Czechia EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine EIT Community Hub Türkiye EIT Community Hub Hungary EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia EIT Community RIS Hub Malta EIT Community RIS Hub Estonia EIT Community Hub Italy EIT Community Hub Spain EIT Community RIS Hub Slovenia EIT Community RIS Hub Croatia EIT Community RIS Hub Cyprus EIT Community RIS Hub Montenegro EIT Community Hub Bulgaria EIT Community RIS Hub Portugal EIT Community RIS Hub Poland

Counterfeit drugs are a global threat, but Lightly Technologies is changing the game. Their UV-Fingerprint technology helps law enforcement detect fake medicines in real time—an innovation that started at EIT Jumpstarter 🚀 For this article, we spoke with Monika Štěpánová, CEO & Co-founder of Lightly, about their journey from lab research to law enforcement adoption, the challenges they faced, how EIT Jumpstarter—and winning the programme—supported their progress, their vision for the future, and much more. https://lnkd.in/dYWgVCPd

🚀 EIT Jumpstarter Open Call – Don’t Miss This Opportunity! 🚀 Looking to take your deep-tech or healthcare startup to the next level? EIT Jumpstarter was a game-changer for us at Lightly Technologies, and I highly recommend sending in your application! We were one of the winners, and one year later we received a very special and amazing award—The Most Outstanding Alumni from EIT Post-Jumpstarter! 🏆 This recognition was a huge milestone for us, proving how impactful the program was in shaping our journey. Being part of EIT Jumpstarter gave us incredible mentorship, access to experts, and the tools to refine our business strategy. But the impact didn’t stop there—EIT Post-Jumpstarter pushed us even further, helping us sharpen our financial plan and opening doors to new collaborations. For early-stage startups, this is an unmissable chance to: ✅ Get expert mentorship tailored to your field ✅ Build a solid foundation for your startup’s growth ✅ Connect with top investors and industry leaders ✅ Compete for funding and support to scale your solution At Lightly, this program gave us the structure, validation, and confidence to keep pushing forward. If you’re serious about turning your innovation into a real business, apply now and don’t let this opportunity slip away! 🚀 🔗 Find out more and apply before the deadline: https://lnkd.in/e9agrrux #EITJumpstarter #DeepTech #StartupGrowth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #LightlyTech #PostJumpstarter