- Upper-Room Germicidal UV
SaniLume
The most effective upper-room germicidal UV device in the world. University of Leeds validated SaniLume as the “best performing UV device tested” with 1,994 equivalent air changes per hour. The only Canadian-made GUV registered with Health Canada.
- Health Canada Registered
- The Invisible Threat
Airborne Pathogens Spread in Seconds
When an infected person exhales, coughs, or sneezes, pathogen-laden aerosols spread throughout the room in minutes. Without intervention, everyone in the space is at risk.
Left: Aerosol pathogens exhaled from infected person. Center: Modeling of pathogen spread throughout room. Right: SaniLume UVC energy field neutralizing pathogens in the upper room zone.
Rapid Transmission
Airborne pathogens can travel 6+ meters and remain infectious for hours. A single infected person can expose an entire room within minutes.
Behavioral Compliance Fails
Masks, distancing, and ventilation depend on human behavior. Compliance drops over time. Infrastructure-based solutions work 24/7.
SaniLume Solution
The UVC energy field continuously neutralizes pathogens in the upper room zone. Air is disinfected as it naturally circulates, protecting everyone below.
- The Technology
What is Upper-Room GUV?
A CDC-endorsed technology that uses germicidal ultraviolet light to continuously disinfect air in occupied spaces, without exposing people to harmful UV radiation.
Continuous Air Disinfection While You Work
Unlike portable air purifiers or HVAC filters, upper-room GUV provides continuous, real-time disinfection at the point of transmission. Pathogens are destroyed within seconds of becoming airborne, before they can reach another person.
The key innovation: UV fixtures are mounted near the ceiling and direct germicidal light into the upper room zone, above head height. Natural air convection continuously cycles room air through this disinfection zone, while keeping people safely below.
SaniLume takes this further with active air circulation that dramatically increases the rate of air exchange through the UV zone, achieving performance 83-200x better than passive devices.
- World-Leading Performance
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
University of Leeds testing validates SaniLume as the “best performing UV device tested to date.”
1,994
Equivalent Air Changes per Hour
What Does 1,994 eACH Mean?
Equivalent Air Changes per Hour (eACH) measures how effectively a device removes pathogens from the air. It represents the pathogen reduction equivalent to completely replacing the room’s air that many times per hour.
The CDC recommends 6-12 air changes per hour for healthcare infection control. Typical upper-room GUV devices achieve 10-24 eACH. SaniLume achieves 1,994 eACH, delivering 166 times the CDC recommendation and 83-200x the performance of typical devices.
This isn’t a marginal improvement. This is a fundamentally different category of performance.
- Proven Science
Research-Backed Efficacy
Upper-room GUV is endorsed by the CDC, WHO, and ASHRAE. Published research demonstrates significant pathogen reduction.
PLoS Medicine
Escombe et al. TB Study
Landmark study demonstrating upper-room GUV effectiveness in real-world healthcare settings with drug-resistant tuberculosis patients.
>70%
TB transmission reduction
Hospital Isolation Study 2023
SARS-CoV-2 Inactivation
90-99%
CDC/NIOSH Guidance
Healthcare Implementation
CDC endorses upper-room GUV as a supplemental air cleaning technology for healthcare facilities and high-risk settings.
10-24
eACH typical devices
SaniLume vs. Devices Used in Published Research
10-24
eACH
vs
1,994
eACH
83-200x More Effective
If those devices achieved 70-99% pathogen reduction, imagine what SaniLume delivers
- Active Technology
How SaniLume Works
Unlike passive devices that hope air circulates through the UV zone, SaniLume actively moves air for guaranteed performance.
1
Active Air Intake
Integrated fans draw contaminated room air into the device at a controlled rate, not relying on passive convection.
2
UV-C Exposure
Air passes through an intense 254nm germicidal UV zone, destroying DNA/RNA of pathogens within seconds.
3
Pathogen Destruction
99.7% of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are eliminated, including antibiotic-resistant strains and airborne viruses.
4
Clean Air Return
Disinfected air is returned to the room, creating continuous circulation that protects occupants 24/7.
- Competitive Advantage
Why SaniLume Dominates
Head-to-head comparison with traditional upper-room GUV devices from major competitors.
Traditional Upper-Room GUV
Signify, Atlantic UV, Xenex, Tru-D
Pathogen Reduction
5-74%
Equivalent Air Changes
0.003-17 eACH
Air Movement Method
Passive (Hope-Based)
Coverage Area
125-400 sq ft
Health Canada Certified
No
Canadian Made
No (Imported)
SaniLume
Illumisoft Active GUV Technology
Pathogen Reduction
5-74%99.7%
Equivalent Air Changes
1,994 eACH
Air Movement Method
Active (Engineered)
Coverage Area
750 sq ft
Health Canada Certified
Yes (Only One)
Canadian Made
100% Ottawa
Why Passive GUV Fails
Traditional Approach
SaniLume Solution
Air Circulation Method
Wait for natural convection
Active air movement
Disinfection Certainty
Hope air passes through
Engineered air circulation
vs CDC Recommendation
1-2x CDC target
166x CDC recommendation
Regulatory First-Mover
No HC registration
First & only Canadian HC cert
Tariff Exposure
Subject to import duties
Zero tariffs (Made in Canada)
The Global Healthcare-Associated Infection Crisis
Healthcare-associated infections kill more people than car accidents, diabetes, or influenza. The problem is global, the solution is proven, and the market is massive.
The Scale of the Problem
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United States
HAI Deaths Annually
33,000
Annual Direct Cost
$29 Billion
HAI Infections/Year
1.7 Million
Hospitals
6,000+
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Canada
HAI Deaths Annually
33,151
Annual Cost to System
$29.3 Billion
HAI Infections/Year
473,590
HAI Rate (OECD Rank)
10.5% (Worst)
Global
HAIs Annually
7+ Million
Deaths from HAIs
700,000+
HAI Market (2033)
$82 Billion
Value Creation Potential
$47.7B+ (CHAIR)
Market Opportunity
$82B
$3.2B+
24 Days
65-70%
CA Canadian Regulatory First-Mover Advantage
CSA Z8000:24 requires GUV in healthcare ventilation systems
CSA Z317.12:25 mandates infection control in healthcare facilities
7 certified class action lawsuits against LTC facilities in Ontario
SaniLume is the only Health Canada-certified Canadian GUV device
- Canadian Market
Addressable Market Opportunity
$3.2B+ addressable market in Canada alone. CSA mandates and liability concerns are driving immediate adoption.
1,000+
Hospitals
100-1,000 units each
2,000+
LTC Facilities
15,500+
Schools
5,000+
Gov't Buildings
- The Business Case
High-Margin Medical Device Economics
1,000+
Price per Unit CAD
65-70%
Gross Margin
750
sq ft Coverage
24 days
Price per Unit CAD
Hospital ROI Example (CHAIR Projection)
SaniLume Unit Cost
$3,500 CAD
Installation
$500
Total Investment
$4,000
HAI Cost Avoided (Annual)
$61,000+
Annual ROI
44,741%
Payback Period
24 Days
- Applications
Where SaniLume Protects
Any indoor environment where airborne pathogen transmission is a concern. Critical for healthcare, education, and high-traffic public spaces.
Hospitals
Patient rooms, ORs, waiting areas, ICUs, emergency departments
Long-Term Care
Schools
Classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, administrative offices
Commercial
Open offices, conference rooms, lobbies, break rooms
Government
Courthouses, service centers, military facilities
Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, convention centers, casinos
Transportation
Airports, train stations, bus terminals, waiting areas
Fitness
Gyms, yoga studios, locker rooms, swimming pool areas
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