Icologiq
Icologiq B.V. is a Dutch Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) software vendor whose Java-based Elements platform, comprising nine integrated modules across the PDCA cycle, serves large global enterprises in highly regulated industries including Seeds, Food, Animal Feed, Energy, and Medical Devices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersEnschede, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Icologiq does
Icologiq B.V. is a privately held Dutch Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) software company headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, founded in 1996 by Peer Reinhard (originally as Quality Online, rebranded to Icologiq in 2014). The company develops and sells the Icologiq Elements EQMS, a proprietary Java-based platform composed of nine integrated modules — Document Management, CAPA/Incidents/Complaints, Compliance, Risk, Competence, Audit, Vendor Quality, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement — that together cover the full Plan-Do-Check-Act quality cycle for highly regulated industries.
The platform is pre-configured for ISO and FDA compliance, highly configurable per client, and supports multi-location, multi-language deployment. It underpins quality operations for enterprise customers across five regulated verticals: Seeds (BASF Vegetable Seeds, HM. Clause), Food (Intersnack, Cosun), Animal Feed (De Heus), Energy/Oil & Gas (VTTI), Medical Devices (Abbott, Fresenius Kabi), and Research/Education (Wageningen University & Research). Documented customer outcomes include prevented recalls, unification of fragmented documentation estates, and substantial growth in active users and document volume on the platform.
Icologiq monetizes primarily through annual subscription licensing of the Elements platform with modular add-ons, complemented by professional services for configuration and implementation. The company operates a consultative, direct enterprise sales motion with "Request a demo" as the primary conversion point and a small hybrid team of roughly 20 professionals based in and around Enschede. The business is bootstrapped and founder-controlled, holds ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications, and reports an installed base of approximately 30,000 users worldwide — though it discloses no revenue, funding, or valuation figures.
Icologiq firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Icologiq
- Legal name
- Icologiq B.V.
- Website
- https://icologiq.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Icologiq B.V. is a Dutch Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) software vendor whose Java-based Elements platform, comprising nine integrated modules across the PDCA cycle, serves large global enterprises in highly regulated industries including Seeds, Food, Animal Feed, Energy, and Medical Devices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Icologiq industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Enterprise Quality Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (51321), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Services (8741)
- akta.pro primary industry
- FSMS Software Platforms (QMS/FSMS, CAPA, Document Control, Audit Management) (AFALANAC)
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Where Icologiq is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Enschede
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Icologiq business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Software Subscription (EQMS Platform): Subscription-based licensing of Icologiq Elements EQMS platform with modular structure. Organizations pay for access to the platform with configurable modules and features. Modules can be added at any time, suggesting a land-and-expand model.
- Consulting and Implementation Services: Expert consulting services to help companies implement and maintain best-in-class Quality practices. Icologiq's specialized team supports each client to configure standard solutions for specific use cases, business structure, and locations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Icologiq product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Icologiq develops and licenses Icologiq Elements, a Java-based Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) platform with nine integrated modules covering the full Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle: Document Management, CAPA/Incidents/Complaints, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Competence Management, Audit Management, Vendor Quality Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement. The platform is sold on a subscription basis to large global enterprises in highly regulated industries (Seeds, Food, Animal Feed, Energy/Oil & Gas, Medical Devices) and is supplemented by in-house consulting and implementation services. Modules can be deployed individually or as a fully integrated suite, with multi-language and multi-location support.
Product overview
Icologiq offers Icologiq Elements EQMS, a unified Enterprise Quality Management System platform with nine integrated modules addressing the full PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. The platform modules are: Document Management, CAPA Incidents & Complaints, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Competence Management, Audit Management, Vendor Quality Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement. Modules can be used separately or fully integrated, providing end-to-end Quality Management for highly regulated industries including Seeds, Food, Animal Feed, Energy/Oil & Gas, and Medical Devices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Icologiq Elements EQMS Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) platform composed of nine integrated modules (Document Management, CAPA/Incidents/Complaints, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Competence Management, Audit Management, Vendor Quality Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement) covering the full PDCA cycle. Sold on a subscription basis to large global enterprises in highly regulated industries, with modules usable separately or fully integrated, multi-language UI, and central/local management controls.
- Consulting and Implementation Services Professional services offering in which Icologiq's specialized consultants support each client in implementing and configuring the Icologiq Elements EQMS for their specific use cases, business structure, and global locations, including maintenance of best-in-class Quality practices.
Quantifiable outcome
- Prevented potential recall of 10,000 MT of feed by identifying vitamin instability
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Icologiq
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Icologiq technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Icologiq partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Icologiq competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Veeva Systems (Vault Quality): Veeva's Vault QualityOne application delivers EQMS capabilities (documents, training, quality events) primarily to life sciences and medical device customers. While broader and life-sciences-weighted, it overlaps with Icologiq's regulated-industry EQMS footprint.
- Siemens Opcenter Quality: Siemens Opcenter (formerly Siemens QMS / CAMSTAR) offers enterprise QMS for discrete and process manufacturers, often as part of a broader Opcenter/MES suite. It is a broad incumbent alternative to Icologiq Elements for large global manufacturers seeking a single vendor across operations and quality.
- SAP Quality Management: SAP QM is embedded within the SAP ERP stack and used by global manufacturers for inspection planning, quality control, and audit. It overlaps with Icologiq where buyers already standardised on SAP, serving as a broader incumbent alternative in regulated manufacturing.
Direct peers
- Qualio: Qualio provides a cloud QMS platform for life sciences, medical devices, and other regulated industries, with document control, training, and CAPA workflows. It targets the same regulated-buyer profile and competes with Icologiq's medical device and food/pharma adjacent use cases.
- Sparta Systems (Honeywell TrackWise): Sparta/Honeywell TrackWise is an EQMS suite focused on quality, CAPA, change, and audit management for life sciences and industrial manufacturers. It targets the same regulated-industry buyers and is often evaluated against niche EQMS vendors like Icologiq.
- MasterControl: MasterControl is one of the largest dedicated EQMS / QMS vendors serving highly regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, food) with document control, CAPA, audit, training, and compliance modules. It directly competes with Icologiq Elements for the same buyer profile and regulated-industry use cases.
- Greenlight Guru: Greenlight Guru is a cloud-native QMS purpose-built for medical device companies, covering design controls, CAPA, risk, and audit. It is a direct competitor in Icologiq's Medical Devices industry vertical and increasingly expands into adjacent regulated segments.
- ETQ (part of Hexagon): ETQ Reliance is a long-standing EQMS platform covering document control, CAPA, risk, audit, and compliance workflows, with strong traction in manufacturing and life sciences. It competes head-to-head with Icologiq Elements for enterprise EQMS deployments, particularly in food, chemicals, and medical devices.
Emerging players
- ComplianceQuest: ComplianceQuest delivers a Salesforce-native EQMS suite for quality, document, change, and supplier management, targeted at regulated manufacturers. It overlaps with Icologiq's mid-market regulated-industry use cases and represents a cloud-native challenger in evaluations.
- Arena Solutions (PTC): Arena provides cloud PLM and quality management for engineering and manufacturing teams, including document control, CAPA, and training. It is comparable to Icologiq where buyers want QMS tightly coupled with product/engineering data, particularly in industrial and medical device contexts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Icologiq social profiles
Digital presenceIcologiq compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Icologiq financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Icologiq leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Icologiq funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Icologiq M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Icologiq
What does Icologiq do?
Icologiq develops and licenses Icologiq Elements, a Java-based Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) platform with nine integrated modules covering the full Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle: Document Management, CAPA/Incidents/Complaints, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Competence Management, Audit Management, Vendor Quality Management, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement. The platform is sold on a subscription basis to large global enterprises in highly regulated industries (Seeds, Food, Animal Feed, Energy/Oil & Gas, Medical Devices) and is supplemented by in-house consulting and implementation services. Modules can be deployed individually or as a fully integrated suite, with multi-language and multi-location support.
Is Icologiq a public or private company?
Icologiq is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Icologiq founded?
Icologiq was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Icologiq based?
Icologiq is headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Icologiq make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Software Subscription (EQMS Platform) is the primary driver. The others are consulting and Implementation Services.
Who are Icologiq's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Veeva Systems (Vault Quality), Siemens Opcenter Quality and SAP Quality Management. Direct peers are Qualio, Sparta Systems (Honeywell TrackWise), MasterControl, Greenlight Guru and ETQ (part of Hexagon). Emerging players are ComplianceQuest and Arena Solutions (PTC).
Does Icologiq have an API?
No public API is recorded for Icologiq.
What industry is Icologiq in?
Icologiq's product category is Enterprise Quality Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFALANAC, FSMS Software Platforms (QMS/FSMS, CAPA, Document Control, Audit Management). Its NAICS code is 51321 and its SIC code is 7372.