‘Infectious disease technology’ refers to 1) camera-based detection tools that use thermal imaging and facial recognition, 2) surveillance gadgets (smart wearables), and 3) software platforms that convert data to identify individuals (i.e. to trace contacts and share system-generated insights in real-time). The software tools often include the latest artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities that allow end-to-end, seamless, actionable insights. These detection tools are now being promoted to the masses in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including for implementation in office spaces.

Players often provide the hardware and software in combination, although several operate as pure-play software providers. This report does not cover clinical/medicinal diagnostic methods such as PCR testing, as they are unlikely to be used outside of the healthcare industry.

*Note: Currently, we do not actively cover this industry, but we have identified it as a potential industry to add to our coverage.