What Anatolia Geneworks does

Anatolia Geneworks is a molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, that designs, manufactures, and distributes Real-Time PCR kits and automated nucleic acid extraction instruments. The company was founded in 2010 by Alper Akyüz (President) and Elif Akyuz (Vice President) and has grown from a 5-person team in a 100 m² facility to approximately 220 employees across 15,000+ m² of R&D and production space, including a free-zone manufacturing site in Tuzla, Istanbul. Its product portfolio spans the Bosphore line of IVDR-certified Real-Time PCR kits covering over 100 parameters across microbiology, multiplex panels (STDs, sepsis, gastroenteritis, respiratory pathogens, hepatitis, HIV), genetic disorders, and food safety, alongside the proprietary UNIO family of automated extraction and sample-to-result instruments (UNIO A24S, B24, M32, 96-well, and the flagship UNIO 448 system). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and EU IVD-CE certifications, was the first molecular diagnostics manufacturer in Turkey to receive IVDR certification (2024), and in 2026 obtained IVDR Class D certification — the highest-risk category under EU 2017/746 — for the Bosphore HBV Quantification Kit.

The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales (UNIO instruments) with recurring consumables revenue from PCR kits, extraction reagents, sample collection media, and rapid antigen tests sold to clinical laboratories, hospitals, food safety testing facilities, and genetic testing labs. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: a dedicated B2B sales team is supplemented by participation at flagship industry congresses (ESCMID, MEDICA, KLİMUD, GfV), scientific workshops, and a distributor network reaching 96 countries with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany (RhineGene), Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, and Pakistan, plus Alpha-IVD and EuroNano Diagnostics as adjacent brands. Anatolia Geneworks has been publicly listed on Borsa Istanbul (BIST, ticker AG) since October 21, 2021, with share capital increased from 110,000,000 TL to 220,000,000 TL in March 2023. The company has no disclosed AI/ML product features, no disclosed revenue figures in the available source data, and operates with an 80% female Board composition and 96 women out of 238 professionals across the workforce.

Name

Anatolia Geneworks

Legal name

ANATOLIA TANI VE BIYOTEKNOLOJI URUNLERI AR-GE SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Website

https://anatoliageneworks.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anatolia Geneworks is an Istanbul-based molecular diagnostics company that designs, manufactures, and distributes IVDR-certified Real-Time PCR kits (Bosphore) and automated nucleic acid extraction instruments (UNIO) to clinical laboratories, hospitals, and food safety testing facilities across 96 countries, publicly listed on Borsa Istanbul since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Molecular Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular & Genetic Testing (PCR/NGS/qPCR) (HLAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/qPCR, NGS-based assays) (HLAAALAA), Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF), Rapid On-Site Environmental Testing Kits & Instruments (Lateral Flow, PCR, ATP Devices) (AFALAEAK)

Keywords

• Molecular diagnostics
• Real-time PCR kits
• IVDR certified assays
• Automated nucleic acid extraction
• Infectious disease testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kits: Sale of Bosphore branded in vitro diagnostic Real-Time PCR reagent kits for detection of infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and food pathogens. Revenue is generated from consumable kit sales to clinical and research laboratories. Kits are sold in various configurations (singleplex and multiplex panels) with different package sizes. Turkish lira denominated sales through Istanbul Stock Exchange listed public company.
2. Automated Instrumentation: Sale of UNIO branded automated nucleic acid extraction instruments and complete automation systems (UNIO 448). Instruments are sold as capital equipment to laboratories seeking integrated molecular diagnostic workflows. The UNIO 448 system represents the high-end fully automated sample-to-result platform.
3. Nucleic Acid Extraction Reagents and Consumables: Supporting consumables including extraction kits, sample collection and transport media, and rapid antigen test kits. These provide recurring revenue from the installed instrument base.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Anatolia Geneworks designs, develops, manufactures, and sells molecular diagnostic products — specifically Bosphore brand Real-Time PCR kits for infectious disease, genetic disorder, and food safety testing, along with UNIO brand automated nucleic acid extraction and PCR setup instruments. The products are sold to clinical laboratories, hospitals, and food testing facilities primarily through B2B direct sales and a 96-country international distributor network. The company is the first IVDR-certified molecular diagnostics manufacturer in Turkey and offers the first IVDR Class D certified Hepatitis B viral load quantification kit in the country.

Product overview

Anatolia Geneworks is a molecular diagnostics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of Real-Time PCR kits (Bosphore brand) and automated laboratory instruments (UNIO family). The product ecosystem centers on molecular diagnostic solutions for clinical microbiology, multiplex panels, genetic disorders, and food safety testing. Key product lines include: Bosphore Real-Time PCR Kits for detection of STDs, sepsis, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, respiratory pathogens, HIV, and other infectious diseases; UNIO automated instruments for nucleic acid extraction and full workflow automation including the UNIO 448 (sample-to-answer), UNIO A24S (extraction & PCR setup), and UNIO B24 (extraction); and rapid antigen tests. The company also offers IVDR-certified products and positions itself as a complete molecular diagnostic solutions provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bosphore: Real-Time PCR kits brand for microbiology, multiplex panels, genetic disorders, and food testing applications
• UNIO
• Montania
• RhineGene
• Alpha IVD
• Euronano Diagnostics

Products and services

• UNIO 448 System Fully automated sample-to-answer system that integrates reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and PCR into a single seamless workflow, offering high-throughput capacity of 448 tests in 8 hours with first results in approximately 113 minutes. Targets clinical laboratories and diagnostic facilities requiring high-volume automation.
• UNIO A24S Extraction & PCR Setup System that automates nucleic acid extraction and PCR preparation workflows for molecular diagnostic laboratories.
• UNIO B24 Extraction System for automated nucleic acid isolation using magnetic bead technology, for use in molecular diagnostic workflows.
• Bosphore STD Kits Comprehensive range of Real-Time PCR kits for detection of sexually transmitted disease pathogens including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Mycoplasma, Trichomonas, and other STD organisms. For use by clinical diagnostics laboratories and hospital molecular diagnostic departments.
• Bosphore Sepsis Kits Real-Time PCR kits for fast and accurate sepsis detection with option for screening antibiotic resistance genes simultaneously. For hospital and clinical laboratory sepsis diagnostics.
• Bosphore Gastroenteritis Kits Real-Time PCR panel kits enabling detection of 24 different bacterial, viral, and protozoan pathogens for gastroenteritis diagnosis. For clinical laboratories and hospital diagnostics.
• Bosphore Hepatitis Kits Real-Time PCR kits for detection, quantification and genotyping of Hepatitis viruses. For clinical laboratories performing hepatitis screening and viral load monitoring.
• Bosphore HIV-1 Kits Real-Time PCR kits for detection and quantification of HIV-1 RNA in human serum or plasma samples. For clinical virology laboratories performing HIV viral load testing.
• Bosphore Respiratory Pathogen Panel Kits Comprehensive range of multiplex Real-Time PCR kits for detection of respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV, coronaviruses, and bacterial pneumonia organisms. For hospital and clinical respiratory diagnostics.
• Rapid Antigen Tests Point-of-care rapid antigen test kits for quick diagnostic results. For clinical point-of-care use and rapid screening settings.
• Sequencing Kits Kits for nucleic acid sequencing applications in molecular diagnostics and research use.
• Nucleic Acid Extraction Kits Reagent kits for manual and automated nucleic acid extraction to support the UNIO instrument family and broader molecular diagnostic workflows.
• Sample Collection & Transport Media Sample collection and transport media used to preserve clinical specimens for downstream molecular diagnostic testing. For clinical laboratory pre-analytical workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 448 tests processed in 8 hours with first results in approximately 113 minutes using UNIO 448 system
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• İdebil TeknolojicoreOthers · 21 October 2021Parent company and technology developer. Listed as the developer of the Anatolia Geneworks website and brand. İdebil Teknoloji appears to be the founding entity that established the Anatolia Geneworks brand and continues to support its digital and technology infrastructure.
• RhineGene GermanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company operating in Germany. Participated alongside Anatolia at the 35th GfV (Society of Virology) Annual Meeting in Heidelberg 2026. Serves as the company's European hub for distribution and brand presence.
• Alpha-IVDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary/distribution partner operating under the Alpha-IVD brand, shown as a partner logo on the Anatolia Geneworks homepage.
• EuroNano DiagnosticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner operating under the EuroNano Diagnostics brand, shown as a partner logo on the Anatolia Geneworks homepage alongside Alpha-IVD and RhineGene.
• QMD ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Notified Body responsible for conducting IVDR audits and issuing IVDR certifications. Both initial IVDR certifications and new Class D certifications for Anatolia were granted following successful audits by QMD Services.
• TR.AQUA ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnatolia is a founding/executive member of the TR.AQUA project focused on molecular diagnostics of waterborne pathogens. Hosted the Second Year Evaluation Meeting and participated in radio program 'Deep Blue Conversations' discussing molecular diagnostics of water pathogens.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cepheid (Danaher): Maker of GeneXpert/GeneXpert Xpress fully automated sample-to-result PCR systems — the gold-standard incumbent Anatolia's UNIO 448 is positioned against in high-throughput molecular diagnostics.
• Qiagen: Global molecular diagnostics leader with PCR reagent kits, automated extraction systems (QIAsymphony, QIAcube), and a broad sample-prep portfolio. Overlaps Anatolia in PCR kits and nucleic acid extraction but at vastly larger scale.
• bioMérieux: Major IVD player with strong clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics (BioFire FilmArray, ARGENE). Competes with Anatolia in infectious disease PCR panels and food pathogen testing.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Established PCR technology provider (CFX real-time PCR systems, ddPCR) and IVD reagent manufacturer. Comparable to Anatolia's Real-Time PCR instruments (Montania) and Bosphore chemistry.
• Hologic: Molecular diagnostics incumbent behind the Panther automated system and a broad women's health / infectious disease assay menu. Direct overlap with Anatolia's STD, HPV, and infectious disease panels.

Emerging players

• ViennaLab Diagnostics: Austrian mid-sized IVD company focused on genetic testing and molecular diagnostics kits. Comparable European scale and product overlap with Anatolia, particularly in genetic disorders and infectious disease PCR.
• TIB Molbiol: German molecular diagnostics specialist (now part of Roche) with lightcycler-compatible Real-Time PCR kits for infectious disease and genetic testing. Comparable niche-PCR reagent focus to Anatolia's Bosphore line.

Direct peers

• ELITech Group: European molecular diagnostics company offering Real-Time PCR kits and automated extraction instruments across clinical microbiology and food safety — closely overlapping Anatolia's Bosphore kits and UNIO instruments portfolio.
• Seegene: Korean multiplex Real-Time PCR specialist with deep syndromic panel menus (respiratory, STI, gastro). Comparable to Anatolia in multiplex PCR chemistry and reagent-kit focus, though Seegene relies on partner-supplied instruments.
• R-Biopharm: German diagnostics company with Real-Time PCR kits for clinical and food-safety testing. Directly comparable to Anatolia in IVDR-certified PCR reagents and European food-pathogen detection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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