Kaskaraa Instruments

PRECISION.

Automated.

Next-generation robotic instrumentation for pathology.
Engineered in Montreal.

A Collapsing Workforce.

Rising cancer incidence is colliding with a hemorrhaging talent pipeline. Labs face record-breaking caseloads while histology positions go unfilled and 19th-century rotary microtomes remain the standard. Every block is still cut by hand.

0.04M

New U.S. cancer cases
projected for 2025

Source: MSKCC

0.5%

Current vacancy rate
in histology labs

Source: ASCP 2024 Vacancy Survey

$0.3B

Total addressable
market opportunity

Global Anatomic Pathology

Engineered Without Compromise.

Purpose-built instrumentation that redefines what's possible in pathology automation.

Micron-Level Precision

Robotic tissue sectioning engineered to reach accuracy previously unattainable by human hands represents a fundamental shift in how histological preparation is performed. By replacing manual manipulation with precision-controlled robotics this approach enables consistent section thickness at the micron level, minimizing variability that traditionally come from operator skill, fatigue, and environmental conditions.

Computer Vision QC

Real-time quality control that detects folds, tears, and inconsistencies — flagging defects the human eye would miss.

Integrated Sample Tracking

Automated barcode scanning ensures patient sample identity is never mismatched or lost.

Hands-Free Operation

Continuous unattended runs transform tissue sectioning from a labor-intensive, one-to-one process into a scalable, parallelized workflow. Instead of being physically tied to a single microtome, a technologist can supervise multiple robotic units simultaneously, intervening only when the system flags anomalies or completes a batch. This shifts the role from manual operator to process supervisor focused on quality control, workflow optimization, and exception handling rather than repetitive cuts.

Our Partners.

Partnered with organizations driving real impact in health technology and STEM education.

District 3 Innovation Centre

Concordia University, Montreal

Their holistic approach combines tailored coaching, sector-specific expertise, ESG-focused strategies, and access to state-of-the-art labs, collaborative workspaces, and global networks. More than just an incubator, District 3 is a vibrant community where creativity, collaboration, and passion ignite meaningful change and shape a better future.

$573M+ sales & funds since inception12K+ Community members

ThinkSci Outreach

Montreal & Ottawa

A youth-led STEM initiative empowering underrepresented students through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and community-driven research. Together with ThinkSci, we're building pathways for the next generation of biomedical engineers and scientists — making cutting-edge science accessible to those who need it most.

STEM OutreachMentorshipCommunity Research

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The Team

Nathan Aruna

Founder & CEO

Domenico Valentino

Chief Software Architect

Raphael Ethier

Chief Hardware Engineer

Majed Munazzit

Business Development

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Milestones

Tracking our progress from concept to commercialization.

2025

ThinkSci Partnership

Official partnership with ThinkSci Outreach to advance STEM accessibility and cultivate the next generation of biomedical engineers across Montreal and Ottawa.

2025

Featured in La Presse

Kaskaraa Instruments profiled by La Presse, highlighting the team's mission to transform pathology diagnostics through intelligent automation.

Let's Talk.

Whether you're a pathology lab, a healthcare investor, or a potential collaborator — we'd love to hear from you.

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