The Air Support Project, a 501 non-profit dedicated to democratizing access to clean indoor air, has partnered with research and development leader ATOM Innovation to launch VELLO XL a breakthrough air purifier.
Executive director of the project, Sarah Masih, said the science is clear – HEPA units only trap a few percentage points more particles than MERV-13 filters, yet cost up to five times more.
“It's time for real innovation and affordability,” she said.
Born from the grassroots Corsi-Rosenthal movement, Air Support Project partnered with ATOM Innovation to lead the development of VELLO. The ATOM team brings decades of experience, having developed over 300 product and technology solutions that have redefined markets.
ATOM Innovation president, Yani Deros, said after developing more than 24 of the world's leading air purifiers, it is clear the industry is overdue for a shake-up.
“We're seizing on the latest data and science to create something that doesn't just compete—it transforms how people access clean air. This is our moment to upend the status quo,” Deros said.
VELLO XL utilizes MERV-13 filters that were recently validated at UC Davis to deliver three times more clean air per dollar than typical HEPA models by moving more air, more efficiently.
This hospital-grade filtration captures harmful particles like wildfire smoke, viruses, mould, and fine dust. And thanks to ATOM's expertise, VELLO XL comes equipped with soon-to-be-revealed features designed to disrupt the entire air quality market which consumers can soon get access to and acquire through early support on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign.
Air Support Project vice president, Melissa Smallwood, said true to their nonprofit roots, the project has established a program where every VELLO purchased helps to donate units to schools most in need.
“Every backer on Kickstarter isn't just a customer; they're a partner in the mission to deliver cleaner air for everyone, everywhere," Smallwood said.
VELLO XL is set to make its global debut on Kickstarter soon. This campaign will provide affordable clean air to homes, offices, and classrooms and is set to be the first opportunity for consumers to acquire this breakthrough technology and help fund, scale, and donate to schools across the US.