Pipeline & Milestones

From research to
clinical reality.

Aceso Plasma has built a foundation of independently validated research, government-funded development, and strategic investment. Here's where we've been — and where we're going.

Forward-looking statements: Upcoming milestones represent current plans and targets. Actual results and timelines may differ materially from those projected.

Development stage

Pre-Clinical Research

Completed 2022

SBIR Funding

Phase I & II complete

Series A Initial Tranche

Closed July 2025

V2 Development & FDA Submission

In progress · 2026

Clinical Trials & FDA Clearance

Upcoming

Aceso Plasma is an investigational device. The device is not currently cleared or approved for clinical use.

A track record of
delivering on commitments.

From the first government order to SBIR completion and the closing of our initial Series A tranche — every milestone delivered on time and on budget.

2020

January

Defense

Government Order Fulfilled — $310K

Fulfilled a $310,000 order for two Aceso Plasma Generator units from a government agency — establishing the first commercial transaction and demonstrating the device's readiness for field evaluation.

2020

Feb – Jun

Funding

SBIR Phase I & Phase II Awarded — $1.55M

Awarded $1.55M in combined SBIR Phase I and Phase II funding by the US Air Force to conduct research studies across wound healing, antimicrobial efficacy, burn wound care, and chemical agent decontamination.

2022

February

Research

All Four SBIR Research Studies Completed

Completed four independent research studies — all on time and on budget — at Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, MedStar Georgetown Research Institute, US Army CCDC CBC, and Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. Results established a comprehensive pre-clinical evidence base across wound healing, disinfection, burn care, and CBRN decontamination.

2025

July

Investment

Series A Initial Tranche Closed — Led by Stony Lonesome Group

Successfully closed the initial tranche of our Series A Preferred financing, led by Stony Lonesome Group — a proven early-stage defense and dual-use investor with 14 years of mission-focused investment. Funding supports the next phase of clinical development, regulatory advancement, and production development.

Read announcement on Soldier Systems Daily

Active development
across four fronts.

Four parallel workstreams are underway in 2026 — advancing the device, the regulatory pathway, and the clinical leadership team simultaneously.

2026

June

Product Development

Version 2 Prototypes — Device & Tips

Contract manufacturer Synectic is completing Version 2 prototypes for both the Aceso Plasma Generator and its interchangeable tips. Testing is scheduled to begin immediately upon completion — including spectroscopy, petri dish, and animal laboratory evaluations to validate performance improvements.

In progress

2026

June

Regulatory

FDA Breakthrough Designation Submission

Preparing a Breakthrough Device Designation submission to the FDA. If received, Breakthrough Designation will provide clarity on the regulatory pathway, facilitate more frequent interaction with the FDA during development, and create significant marketing and credibility opportunities for the company.

Submission being prepared

2026

May

Leadership

Chief Medical Officer Appointed — Dr. Trip Johnson

Dr. Trip Johnson, a retired physician from the Joint Medical Augmentation Unit (JMAU), has joined Aceso Plasma as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Johnson brings deep experience in military medicine and special operations medical support, and will chair the company's newly forming Physician Advisory Board.

Completed

2026

2026

Clinical

Physician Advisory Board — Formation Underway

Identifying candidates for a 2-3 physician Physician Advisory Board to be chaired by CMO Dr. Trip Johnson. The board will advise on strategic clinical issues, help communicate the unmet needs in current wound care, and guide Aceso's clinical positioning as the company advances toward FDA clearance.

Candidates being identified

The road to
FDA clearance.

The following milestones represent Aceso Plasma's current development roadmap. Timelines are targets and subject to change.

TBD

Upcoming

Clinical

Clinical Trials — MedStar Georgetown Research Institute

Clinical trials are set to begin at MedStar Georgetown Research Institute for chronic wounds and ESKAPE pathogen-infected wounds — the primary FDA clearance pathway for the Aceso Plasma Generator.

TBD

Upcoming

Regulatory

ESKAPE Pathogen Animal Study

Infected wound healing animal study focused on ESKAPE pathogens — providing additional pre-clinical data to support the FDA De Novo application for the chronic wound care indication.

TBD

Upcoming

Regulatory

FDA Clearance — Chronic Wound Care Indication

Pursuing FDA De Novo clearance for the chronic wound care indication — the primary commercial pathway enabling clinical adoption across wound care centers, hospitals, and surgical settings.

TBD

Upcoming

Defense

Decon Chamber — Engineering & High-Level Disinfection Certification

Advancing the Aceso Decontamination Chamber from proof-of-concept prototype to engineered product, targeting FDA High-Level Disinfection Certification for use in military and medical settings.

In the news

Third-party recognition of our progress.

Soldier Systems Daily · July 2025

"Aceso Plasma Inc., which develops cold plasma medical and decontamination technology, today announced it has successfully closed a Series A Preferred funding round... led by Stony Lonesome Group, LLC. This milestone will support the next phase of clinical trials, regulatory advancement, and production development."

Sean Drake, Founder — Stony Lonesome Group: "Founded by former Navy SEALs, the company exemplifies the kind of veteran-led innovation that Stony Lonesome Group has championed for over 14 years through our Mission-Focused investment thesis."

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Interested in
where we're headed?

We are actively building relationships with accredited investors, clinical partners, and military collaborators. If you'd like to learn more about Aceso Plasma's development roadmap, we'd love to connect.