The approach patented by Silicon Biosystems has given rise to an unprecedented technology platform able to perform complex protocols, since it offers the unique possibility of controlling individual cells and micro-particles inside a micro-chamber. Silicon Biosystems technology individually manages more than 100,000 cells on a single microelectronic chip, using software control and incorporating sensors to detect the results of complex procedures. The company has a reputation for being one of the most innovative start-ups in the field of “lab-on-a-chip” based on active substrates, as testified by a number of awards and recognitions.