United States | NATO DIANA Energy & Power 2026
Reliable oxygen delivery when blood is not an option
NATO DIANA 2026 Cohort
ReBlood Rx offers a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC) system designed for reliable oxygen delivery when traditional blood transfusions are not viable. This innovative solution purifies protein from expired units of blood to create a universal blood product. It aims to provide a safe, effective, and accessible alternative in critical medical emergencies.
ReBlood Rx stands out by repurposing expired blood, giving it a 'second life' as a universal oxygen carrier. Its key differentiators include room-temperature stability and a long shelf-life, which eliminate reliance on complex cold chain logistics. This makes the solution highly accessible and deployable in diverse and challenging environments.
Defense organizations should care because ReBlood Rx directly addresses critical blood supply shortages and logistical vulnerabilities in austere and combat environments. It provides a life-saving oxygen delivery solution independent of traditional blood banks and cold storage. This enhances battlefield medical readiness and significantly improves patient outcomes for trauma casualties.
The solution offers significant ROI by reducing costs associated with cold chain logistics, blood spoilage, and the complex management of blood banks. Repurposing expired blood also provides a cost-effective source material, minimizing waste. Improved patient survival rates and reduced long-term care needs further contribute to overall healthcare savings.
ReBlood Rx is actively innovating oxygen therapy with scalable hemoglobin-based solutions, indicating a developed prototype or early-stage product. Their involvement with the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur and MTEC suggests they are past initial concept and are likely in the TRL 4-6 range, focusing on demonstration and refinement of their technology.
ReBlood Rx provides a revolutionary hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC) that repurposes expired blood into a room-temperature stable, long shelf-life, universal product. This solution directly addresses critical blood supply shortages and logistical challenges in emergency medical situations across human, veterinary, and military applications. It significantly improves patient outcomes by ensuring reliable oxygen delivery when traditional blood is not an option.