Carterra
San Diego, US · 2 known investors
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Carterra designs and manufactures flexible microfluidic manufacturing systems for the life sciences and biotech research markets. The company serves research laboratories and biotech companies requiring high-throughput analysis and manufacturing capabilities.
Founders & leadership
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Mr. EckmanFounder
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 12 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2017 | $300K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2016 | $1.5M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2015 | $1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $329.8K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $225K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2012 | $327.7K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase IISTTR | 2011 | $811.1K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2009 | $495.1K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2009 | $100K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase ISTTR | 2008 | $212.4K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2008 | $199.8K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2008 | $100K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Carterra do?
- Carterra designs and manufactures flexible microfluidic manufacturing systems for the life sciences and biotech research markets. The company serves research laboratories and biotech companies requiring high-throughput analysis and manufacturing capabilities.
- Who founded Carterra?
- Carterra was founded by Mr. Eckman.
- Who are Carterra's investors?
- Carterra's investors include Pasadena Angels, Telegraph Hill Partners.
- Where is Carterra headquartered?
- Carterra is headquartered in San Diego, US.

