open source PAPR looking for broader network

[victoria]

Pub Inv friends,

I am working with an Australian team on an extremely impressive PAPR project https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Powered-Air-Purifying-Respirator-PAPR/ that has passed advanced testing. You can see testing documentation in the Design Report .pdf on the instructables site. This is the most wearable and hearable/talkable PAPR I've seen, including commercial units, and had been enjoying a robust Maker uptake on Instructables and Thingiverse.

I am looking for:
A biomed department to take this on as a capstone project, ideally one with access to ISO testing facilities. 

• Goal- publication/validation of the device (team wants to keep it open source)

A scaled manufacturing partner

Any connections through the PI networks would be extremely helpful!
Note: I have already emailed Dr. Abidi directly.