innoME

What innoME does

innoME GmbH is a German life science company founded in 2015 as a spin-off of the Erwin Quarder Group, headquartered in Espelkamp with 11–50 employees. It designs, manufactures, and distributes cell-culture consumables, analytical instruments, and OEM plastic components for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and research markets. Its core technology portfolio is built on injection-moulded plastic consumables (PET, PETG, PS, PP, COC, PC) combined with proprietary impedance-sensor integration (gold and ITO electrodes in multiwell plates) and an automotive-grade precision manufacturing base transferred from its parent group's sensor production.

The company's product portfolio spans three pillars: (1) proprietary instruments — the zenCELL owl incubator microscope for continuous label-free live-cell imaging with AI-powered confluency and cell-count analysis, the SpecPlate 96-well UV/Vis COC microplate with patented closed measurement chambers (a KIT spin-off), and the exclusive European distribution of CSCRIE centrifugal filtration plates; (2) a broad bioprocess consumables catalogue covering cell-culture flasks, multiwell plates (6- to 1536-well), Erlenmeyer flasks, pipette tips, serological pipettes, centrifuge tubes, media bottles, vacuum filters, and cell factory systems; and (3) OEM/customised manufacturing of bespoke multiwell plates and sensor-integrated plates with full GMP documentation (EU GMP Annex 1, FDA 21 CFR Part 211, ICH Q7), plus gamma-irradiated triple-bagged packaging for cleanroom classes A/B/C/D and CGT applications.

InnoME monetises through unit-pricing on standard consumables sold via its own EU e-commerce shop (shop.innome.de), quote-based one-time instrument sales (zenCELL owl), project-fee plus recurring series-production OEM contracts with global biotech and pharma customers, and validation-support services for GMP-compliant manufacturing. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce and field-sales engagement at major life-science trade fairs (LAB-SUPPLY, SLAS, Analytica, Medica) with global distribution partnerships for instrumentation and a 2024 strategic partnership with SeamlessBio for end-to-end cGMP cell-culture solutions. Following a leadership transition in 2023 and a 2024 strategic realignment to the "All-in-One Cell Culture Partner" positioning, the company is simultaneously developing zenCELL owl 2.0, expanding its HTS automation offering, and broadening into biopharma and CGT manufacturing customers.

Name

innoME

Legal name

innoME GmbH

Website

https://innome.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

innoME is a German life science manufacturer that designs and produces plastic cell-culture consumables, the zenCELL owl live-cell imager, SpecPlate UV/Vis microplates, and OEM/custom injection-moulded sensor plates, serving research laboratories, biotech, pharmaceutical, and CGT manufacturers under a "Made in Germany" cGMP-compliant quality positioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Laboratory Consumables

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Bioprocess Consumables & Reagents (resins, membranes, media components, buffers) (HLAAAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC)

Keywords

• Cell culture consumables
• Live cell imaging
• OEM plastic manufacturing
• Microplate products
• Bioprocess labware

Headquarters

HQ city

Espelkamp

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Standard Consumables Sales (E-commerce & Direct): Sale of standard plastic consumables (cell culture flasks, multiwell plates, pipette tips, Erlenmeyer flasks, centrifuge tubes, media bottles, vacuum filters, etc.) through the innoME e-commerce shop at shop.innome.de, with delivery from German warehouse to EU customers within 1–3 working days. Revenue is one-time per transaction; reorder mechanism through the shop.
2. Instrument Sales (zenCELL owl): Sale of the zenCELL owl incubator microscope and its accessories (Scratch-Maker, coated plates, high-throughput stage). Initial core product launched in 2018; sales reached >60 units/year by 2022. zenCELL owl 2.0 under development. Revenue is one-time per instrument with potential for add-on sales.
3. OEM Custom Manufacturing: Custom development and production of bespoke plastic consumables (multiwell plates, sensor plates, media bottles) for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Projects go from early idea through prototype to series production. Includes private-label solutions, custom barcode programs, and complete GMP documentation. Revenue model based on project fees and recurring series production orders.
4. GMP Compliant Products & Services: Sale of GMP-grade consumables including triple-bagged PETG bottles, USP Class VI-certified products, and validation support services (IQ/OQ/PQ). Targets biopharmaceutical production, vaccine production, CGT therapies, and aseptic filling operations. Includes custom GMP packaging solutions and complete batch documentation.
5. Reagents, Sera & Media: Portfolio of reagents, sera, and cell culture media, including bespoke antibody production. Distributed via partner SeamlessBio at shop.seamlessbio.de, with innoME providing cell culture-related offerings alongside standard consumables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

innoME GmbH is a German life science manufacturer and supplier specializing in cell culture products and OEM plastic injection-moulded consumables. The company develops and sells proprietary analytical instruments (the zenCELL owl incubator live-cell imager and the SpecPlate UV/Vis microplate with patented closed measurement chambers), a broad catalog of standard bioprocess plastic consumables (cell culture flasks, multiwell plates, Erlenmeyer flasks, pipette tips, serological pipettes, vacuum filters, centrifuge tubes, cryotubes, ultrafiltration tubes, media bottles, petri dishes, cell factory systems), and custom/OEM injection-moulded products including impedance sensor plates and GMP triple-bagged packaging.

Product overview

innoME is a German life science company offering a broad portfolio of cell culture products and services organized around three core pillars: (1) Proprietary analytical instruments — the zenCELL owl automated live-cell imager and SpecPlate 96-well UV/VIS microplate with patented closed measurement chambers; (2) Bioprocess consumables — a comprehensive range of standard plastic labware including cell culture flasks, multiwell plates (6- to 1536-well), Erlenmeyer flasks, pipette tips, serological pipettes, vacuum filters, centrifuge tubes, cryotubes, ultrafiltration tubes, centrifuge bottles, media bottles, petri dishes, and cell factory systems; and (3) OEM/customized solutions — custom multiwell plates, impedance sensor plates, GMP triple-bagged packaging, and full-service injection moulding manufacturing. The company operates as an All-in-One Cell Culture Partner, targeting scientists, biotech/pharma manufacturers, and CROs with products ranging from research-scale standard consumables to validated GMP-compliant and OEM-produced custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• zenCELL owl: Live Cell Imager for continuous, label-free cell observation directly in the incubator.
• SpecPlate

Products and services

• zenCELL owl Live-Cell Imager Automated live-cell imager that operates continuously inside standard incubators at 37°C and 5% CO2, capturing high-resolution digital phase-contrast images without disrupting culture conditions. AI-powered image analysis calculates cell confluency, cell count per well, and wound closure dynamics. Compatible with 6- to 384-well plates. Targets research scientists, biotech, and pharma labs.
• zenCELL owl HTS (High-Throughput Screening) System Full automation package for the zenCELL owl enabling fully automated 96-well and 384-well screening workflows. Includes API integration for liquid handlers, 24/7 continuous monitoring, audit trail, real-time analytics, and compatibility with INTEGRA pipette tips. Designed for pharma, biotech, and CRO high-throughput screening applications including cytotoxicity testing, cell viability assays, bioprocess monitoring, and drug candidate screening.
• SpecPlate UV/Vis Microplate 96-well COC microplate with patented closed measurement chambers that eliminate meniscus error and provide 4 independent measurement points per sample simultaneously. Measures 200–900 nm (DNA at 260 nm, protein at 280 nm/205 nm). Fixed path length regardless of fill volume. SLAS-compliant, compatible with BMG Labtech, Molecular Devices, BioTek/Agilent, Tecan, and Thermo Fisher plate readers. Reduces consumables consumption by up to 75% through internal 4-fold replication.
• Scratch Maker Reproducible tool for standardized wound incision in multi-well plates for migration/scratch assays. Designed as a standalone add-on for use with the zenCELL owl system, enabling consistent and reproducible scratch assays for wound healing research.
• CSCRIE Centrifugal Filtration Plate 96-well or 384-well centrifugal filtration plate that filters all wells simultaneously in one centrifugation step of 300 g × 30 seconds. Patented silicone layer ensures 0% cross-contamination verified by GFP flow cytometry. Available in 30 µm, 70 µm, and 100 µm pore sizes (custom 0.01–300 µm on request). ANSI/SBS-standard footprint compatible with liquid-handling robots and HTS platforms.
• Impedance Multiwell Plates Customizable impedance-based multiwell plates with integrated gold or ITO electrodes, contact pads for external readout, and optional temperature/environmental sensors. Enables real-time, label-free monitoring of cell adhesion, proliferation, barrier function, wound healing, and toxicity. Compatible with standard impedance/ECIS measurement systems. Designed for FDA and CE-relevant environments.
• Cell Culture Plates TC-treated and untreated cell culture plates in formats from 6-well to 384-well, manufactured from polystyrene (PS), gamma-irradiated, sterile, DNase-free, RNase-free, pyrogen-free, USP Class VI compliant. Also includes ELISA plates (high/medium binding), Ultra-Low Attachment plates for 3D spheroid/organoid culture, deep-well plates, and PCR plates.
• Erlenmeyer Flasks (PETG & PC) Shake flasks in PETG (gamma-irradiated) and PC (autoclavable up to 125°C), 125 ml to 5 L, with options for seal cap, vent cap (0.2 µm PTFE membrane), 2-port or 3-port tubing systems, and chicane baffle designs. DNase-free, RNase-free, pyrogen-free, endotoxin-free, USP VI compliant. Suitable for E. coli, yeast, CHO, and insect cells.
• Centrifuge Tubes, Cryotubes & Ultrafiltration Tubes High-quality PP centrifuge tubes (10, 15, 50 ml) up to 18,000 × g; cryogenic tubes (2, 4, 5 ml) for -196°C to +121°C; and PES ultrafiltration tubes in 0.5 ml, 4 ml, and 15 ml formats with six MWCO variants (3, 5, 10, 30, 50, 100 kDa) and >90% recovery rate. All gamma-irradiated, sterile, USP Class VI, ISO 13485, CE-certified.
• Centrifuge Bottles Centrifuge bottles in PP, HDPE, and Amber-HDPE, available in wide-neck and narrow-neck variants, 10 ml to 1,000 ml. Up to 4,000 × g, silicone O-ring screw cap for leak-proof sealing, autoclavable (PP to 121°C, HDPE to 110°C). Amber variants provide UV protection for light-sensitive samples.
• Vacuum Filters
• PETG & PET Media Bottles
• Pipette Tips (Manual & Automated)
• Serological Pipettes
• Cell Factory Systems
• Petri Dishes & Glass Bottom Dishes
• Customised Multiwell Plates (OEM)
• OEM Manufacturing Service (Plastic Consumables & Sensors)
• GMP Triple-Bagged PETG Media Bottles
• Reagents, Sera & Media

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 units of zenCELL owl sold per year (as of 2022)
• +6 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SeamlessBiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024innoME and SeamlessBio form a strategic partnership to offer end-to-end solutions for diagnostic and life science applications. SeamlessBio provides serum supply, single-use bags, bioprocessing logistics, and access to modern cell culture systems. innoME provides plastic consumables and cell factory systems. Together they offer a cGMP-compliant alternative to traditional providers such as Nunc or Corning. SeamlessBio also distributes innoME's reagent, serum, and media portfolio at shop.seamlessbio.de. The partnership enables innoME to offer complete cell culture solutions beyond its own product range.
• Erwin Quarder GroupcoreOthersErwin Quarder Group is the parent company of innoME GmbH and an established supplier of plastic hybrid components for the automotive industry. With high quality standards and state-of-the-art production processes, it serves as the ideal partner for innoME's biotech manufacturing. The Group's expertise in sensor production and automotive-grade precision is transferred to innoME's life science products, including impedance-based multiwell plates with integrated sensors. innoME was founded as a spin-off of the Erwin Quarder Group in 2015.
• CSCRIE Co., Ltd. (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSCRIE Co., Ltd. (Japan) manufactures the patented CSCRIE centrifugal filtration plate technology. innoME GmbH holds exclusive European distribution rights for these products. The CSCRIE plates filter all 96 or 384 wells simultaneously in 300 g × 30 seconds with 0% cross-contamination, verified by GFP flow cytometry. Available in pore sizes 30 µm, 70 µm, 100 µm (custom 0.01–300 µm on request).
• Vogel Communications Group (LAB-SUPPLY organiser)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLAB-SUPPLY is the regional trade fair for instrumental analysis, laboratory technology, laboratory chemicals and life science, organised by Vogel Communications Group (Laborpraxis). It takes place annually in several German and Austrian cities (Vienna, Graz, Berlin, Hanover, Hamburg, Dresden, Leverkusen, Freiburg). innoME regularly exhibits at LAB-SUPPLY to present its complete range of cell culture consumables and engage with regional laboratory professionals.
• SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSLAS is the leading international professional society for Laboratory Automation, High-Throughput Screening (HTS) and Drug Discovery. Its annual conferences (Europe and USA) bring together scientists, engineers and the life science industry from over 60 countries. innoME actively serves the SLAS community; its automated pipette tips (INTEGRA-compatible), deep well plates, PCR plates, and zenCELL owl HTS system are developed directly for SLAS-relevant applications such as automation, screening, and liquid handling.
• Analytica (Munich)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnalytica in Munich is the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, biotechnology and life science, held every two years with over 30,000 international trade visitors. At Analytica, innoME presents its complete product portfolio: cell culture consumables, OEM solutions, customised multiwell plates, and the latest developments in impedance sensor plates and zenCELL owl HTS automation.
• Medica (Düsseldorf)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedica in Düsseldorf is the world's largest trade fair for the medical sector, with over 80,000 visitors from 170 countries annually. In addition to medical technology, Medica is relevant for laboratory medicine, diagnostics, and life science consumables. innoME addresses Medica as an important platform for diagnostics-relevant products: cell culture plates, centrifuge tubes, TEER sensor plates, and GMP triple bagged packaging solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sartorius: Through its Incucyte live-cell imaging platform (originally Essen Bio), Sartorius competes directly with innoME's zenCELL owl in continuous, label-free cell monitoring for pharma/biotech screening applications.
• Corning Life Sciences: Corning's CellSTACK and CellCube systems directly overlap with innoME's cell factory and multi-layer cell culture offerings, and Corning's plastic labware (flasks, plates, bottles) competes head-to-head with innoME's standard consumables portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Nunc): Nunc-branded cell culture plastics, Erlenmeyer flasks, and media bottles directly overlap innoME's standard consumables; Thermo also produces the NanoDrop UV/Vis systems that SpecPlate explicitly positions against as an alternative.
• Tecan: Tecan's Infinite and Spark plate readers integrate with SpecPlate, and its NanoQuant is one of the named competitors SpecPlate displaces; Tecan also serves adjacent OEM and bioprocess instrumentation markets.
• Hamilton Company: Manufacturer of precision plastic consumables and liquid handling automation; Hamilton's injection-moulded labware and sensor-integrated consumables overlap with innoME's OEM custom manufacturing capabilities.

Direct peers

• Greiner Bio-One: German/Austrian-headquartered specialty plastics manufacturer with comparable cell culture flasks, multiwell plates, and UV-Star microplates — competing directly with innoME in the DACH market and on UV/Vis quantification plates.
• Eppendorf: German-headquartered manufacturer of centrifuge tubes, pipette tips, and cell culture consumables that directly competes with innoME's standard labware portfolio, with strong DACH market presence and global distribution.
• Sarstedt: German manufacturer of cell culture consumables, pipette tips, and centrifuge tubes — a direct peer in plastic labware with comparable manufacturing footprint and DACH customer base.

Emerging players

• CytoSmart (Axion Biosystems): Compact live-cell imaging systems (Lux2, Fluo2) competing with the zenCELL owl in the incubator-friendly cell monitoring niche, particularly for academic and biotech research customers.
• CellTreat Scientific: US-based niche manufacturer of cell culture and liquid handling consumables (flasks, tubes, pipettes) with a similar 'specialty alternative to incumbents' positioning to innoME, though focused on the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance33 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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