Ainos signs distribution deal with Topco for AI scent technology

Ainos Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMD) announced a distribution agreement with Topco Scientific Co. to commercialize its AI Nose platform across multiple global markets. Under the agreement, Topco will distribute Ainos' scent digitization technology in Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the United States.

The AI Nose platform digitizes scent into what Ainos calls "Smell ID" using sensor arrays and proprietary algorithms. The technology targets applications in semiconductors, healthcare, and smart manufacturing sectors. Topco will handle sales of the platform's modules, systems, consumables, and subscription services, while providing installation and maintenance support.

"This is a true synergy of strengths," said Eddy Tsai, Chairman and CEO of Ainos. "Ainos brings over a decade of proprietary olfaction data and SLM AI model, while Topco contributes its scale, credibility, and global channel reach."

Founded in 1990, Topco operates as a semiconductor materials distributor and has expanded into renewable energy and medical technology. The company maintains operations across Greater China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, and the United States, with recent subsidiary establishments in Arizona and Texas.

Ainos has established distribution partnerships with other companies including Kenmec Mechanical Engineering and Solomon Technology. The company reports end-users include ASE Technology Holding for semiconductor applications and ugo Inc. for service robots, with plans for seven pilot sites in Japan scheduled for October 2025.

The San Diego-based company operates as both an AI and biotech firm, developing the AI Nose platform alongside VELDONA, an oral interferon treatment for rare diseases. The information is based on a company press release.

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