ODDBox is a overdose protection device, with the user experience in mind.
10 Consumption & Treatment Centres in Ontario are set to close March 31st 2025 leaving users vulnerable.
69% of overdoses occur when consuming alone
What is currently on the market?
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Phone Application
This population has limited access to phones and wi-fi
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Spatial Sensors
Fixed Location device to monitor motion in public spaces
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Naloxone Injector
High-cost manufacturing and impractical due to instability
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Wall Timer Unit
The population favoured using the device, but did not initiate it
What makes ODDBox Unique?
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Existing Form Factor
The form factor of ODDBox is the same dimensions as lockboxes used in pharmacies for the regulated exhcange of medication to the desired user population.
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What's Inside?
Our soloution is designed to transfer this exsisting system to a regulated sharps exchange program, the box itself can be used to safely store supplies.
Designed with the user in mind
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Locking Storage
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Auto Initiating
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Cellular Connection
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Approved Alerts
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Stable Surface
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Bill 56 Exemption
Next Steps
Phase 1: Timer Based
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April
Location alert additions
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May
Validations of timer & alert
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June
User feedback Interview
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July
Final form factor design concept
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August
Manufacturing multiple units
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September
Begin process for piloting stage
Phase 2: Biosensor Based
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April
Research planning & proposals
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May
Sensor upgrades
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June
Trials with sleep apnea disorder
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July
Developments & upgrades
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August
Manufacturing multiple units
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September
Begin process for controlled trials
Launch to Market
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Manufacturing
Horizontal licensing with existing technology companies in this space with mass manufacturing
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Public Funding
Government budgets for harm reduction strategies to cover the cost of the unit
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Community Programs
Introducing the unit to the target population to ensure successful implementation
