About Counterfog

Counterfog is a Spanish CBRN decontamination technology company that disinfects air and surfaces using a fog of submicron droplets. It is a technology-based spin-off (EBT) of the University of Alcalá, with technology developed under the European FP7 programme (Counterfog project, no. 312804) and certified by the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council).

Counterfog® was created with the objective of extinguishing the diversity of microparticles that are floating in the air (viruses, bacteria, spores, fungi, toxic clouds, aerosols, chemical substances...) in a much faster, more effective and reliable way.

The applications of our technology are very diverse. In places where there is dust in the air, any chemical or biological component, aggregates, powdery material...

In addition, our system is the only one in Europe certified as a virus captor in the air.

Origin in the EU FP7 Program

Counterfog® is a unique technology, originally developed under the FP7 EU Research and Development programme (No. 312804), for the rapid disinfection of bioaerosols and decontamination of chemical, biological and radiological agents, smoke and dust.

The European Commission, concerned about the growing terrorist threats based on biological weapons (such as anthrax), urged European researchers to propose and develop new effective, fast and easily adaptable technologies to multiple situations in which a toxic cloud could be released, regardless of its origin and characteristics.

Counterfog® was developed by a multidisciplinary team of 10 international institutions -Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Czech Republic and Bulgaria- coordinated by the University of Alcalá.

The exclusive Counterfog® technology endorsed by the University of Alcalá (Spain) and other European research centers such as the Academies of Sciences of the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) among others. It generates a powerful fog cone made up of submicron droplets that, due to their size and penetration capacity, is able to quickly eliminate all air and surface contaminants.

See FP7 Program (No. 312804)
Pruebas FP7 Counterfog con humo
International Multidisciplinary Team
  • 10 international institutions
  • 6 European countries
  • Coordinated by University of Alcalá
  • Funded by the European Commission

The company: Counterfog SL

Technology-Based Company (TBC)

Counterfog SL was founded as a technology-based company (TBC) of the University of Alcalá.

Technology Commercialization

Markets Counterfog® technology for rapid air and surface decontamination.

Multidisciplinary Team

The company has a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists specialized in R&D and high-complexity technological solutions.

Cruz Blanca al Mérito Policial

Imagen: Wikimedia Commons

Recognition to the Founders

The founders of Counterfog SL have been awarded the White Cross of the Order of Police Merit for converting a riot truck into a massive and rapid decontamination machine Counterfog® in April 2020 and for the development of portable decontamination equipment SDR05A+ that were used in the BALMIS and DROGON operations.

White Cross of the Order of Police Merit

For the development of portable decontamination equipment SDR05A+ used in the BALMIS and DROGON operations.

Unidad Militar de Emergencias

Collaboration with the Military Emergency Unit

The company has collaborated with the Military Emergency Unit (UME) at the NATO Air Base in Torrejón to validate Counterfog® technology as a tool for decontamination of dust and CBRN agents outdoors.

Successful Validation

Counterfog® technology has been validated as an effective tool for CBRN decontamination outdoors by the UME.

Why Counterfog?

Counterfog has demonstrated an effectiveness greater than 99.99% in laboratory tests

Effective

Effectiveness greater than 99.99% demonstrated in laboratory tests (CSIC, INTA, UC3M).

Fast

Thanks to our system, it is possible to disinfect any room in a matter of minutes

Easy

It is extremely easy to use and does not require specific training.

Place of use

It can be applied anywhere, (indoors and outdoors), any material (with a compatible biocide)

Awards and Certifications That Support Our Excellence

Counterfog®'s effectiveness and innovation are backed by prestigious awards and certifications from leading national and international institutions. Our technology has been rigorously tested and recognized for its ability to deliver superior decontamination solutions.

Premio Innovación en Seguridad UE

Award for Innovation in Security (DG HOME, EU)

In October 2022, Counterfog® was awarded in Brussels with the Award for Innovation in Security by the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME) of the European Union. This award recognizes our significant impact on civil security, providing a unique tool against aerosols and airborne pathogens.

Certificado CSIC COVID-19

Certificate of COVID-19 Capture by CSIC

We have the certification from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) that endorses our capacity for effective capture of the COVID-19 virus.

Certificado INTA

Certificate of Micrometric Droplet Size by INTA

The National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) has certified the micrometric droplet size of Counterfog® technology, key to its high efficacy.

Certificado Universidad Alcalá

Certificate of Effectiveness against Bacilli and Spores

The University of Alcalá has certified the effectiveness of our technology against bacilli and their spores, demonstrating its disinfecting power.

Premio Fundación Madri+d

Award for Best Technology-Based Idea

Recognition from the Madri+d Foundation to Counterfog® as the best technology-based idea, highlighting our innovative approach.

Cruz Mérito Policial

White Cross of the Order of Police Merit

Awarded by the Ministry of the Interior, this distinction underscores our contribution to public safety.

Reconocimiento Sanitario

Recognition for Health Collaboration and COVID-19

Recognition for our collaboration in the health field and support to the university community and research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premio Universidad Alcalá Medios

Award for Best Initiative in Media

The University of Alcalá has awarded us this prize for the dissemination of our initiative through the media.

Premio CBRNE Conference

First Prize in International Scientific Conference (CBRNE)

Awarded with the first prize at the international scientific conference for our FOG DYNAMICS poster, presented by CBRNE.

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