Manila HealthTek

Name

Manila HealthTek

Legal name

Manila HealthTek Inc.

Website

https://manila-healthtek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Molecular Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Multiplex & High-Throughput Diagnostics Platforms (microarrays, digital PCR, lab automation-enabled assays) (HLAAALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Molecular diagnostics kits
• LAMP isothermal amplification
• PCR detection kits
• Oligonucleotide synthesis services
• Infectious disease diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Marikina

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Kit Sales: Sale of molecular diagnostic kits including Biotek-M LAMP kits, GenAmplify PCR kits, and Varirulaxx products for human and animal health applications.
2. Oligonucleotide Synthesis Services: Custom oligonucleotide synthesis services with shorter turnaround times and assured quality, serving research institutions and laboratories.
3. Aptamer Synthesis Services: Exclusive distribution of aptamer synthesis technology from BIOGENES, including synthesis and sensor printing for diagnostics applications.
4. Training Courses: Training courses for students, research professionals, and medical technologists with CPD units.
5. Toll Manufacturing: Scale-up manufacturing services for kits developed externally using state-of-the-art liquid handling robotics through secured agreements.
6. Vector Cloning and Synthetic Controls: Synthesis of synthetic nucleic acid and protein controls, consultation services on design and analysis.
7. Plastic Consumables: Sale of Thriftubes PCR consumables and Thriftips filter pipette tips.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manila HealthTek Inc. develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic kits for human and animal infectious diseases built on proprietary LAMP (Biotek-M™) and PCR (GenAmplify™) platforms, along with supporting medical devices (Lab-in-a-Mug Dry Bath Incubator, EasyVIEW™ LED Transilluminator) and plastic consumables (Thriftubes™, Thriftips™). It also provides custom oligonucleotide and aptamer synthesis services, vector cloning/synthetic controls, oligo design assistance, toll manufacturing, and CPD-accredited training courses for research professionals and medical technologists.

Product overview

Manila HealthTek is a Philippine-based biotech company that develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products organized into two main technology platforms: Biotek-M™ (isothermal LAMP-based detection kits) and GenAmplify™ (PCR-based detection kits), plus the Varirulaxx™ brand for emerging pathogens. The product portfolio spans human health diagnostics (dengue, HIV, hepatitis B, COVID-19, salmonella, leptospira, chikungunya, and others) and animal health diagnostics (African Swine Fever, Newcastle Disease, avian flu). Supporting products include the EasyVIEW™ LED Transilluminator and Lab-in-a-Mug Dry Bath Incubator, along with plastic consumables (Thriftubes™, Thriftips™). Services include custom oligonucleotide synthesis, aptamer synthesis (via BIOGENES Technologies partnership), vector cloning, training courses with CPD credits, toll manufacturing using liquid handling robotics, and oligo design assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biotek-M: Isothermal diagnostic product line including Dengue Aqua Kit, Salmonella spp. LAMP Detection Kit, Leptospira spp. LAMP Detection Kit, Schistosoma japonicum LAMP Detection Kit, and Chikungunya LAMP Detection Kit.
• GenAmplify
• Varirulaxx
• Manilamplify
• Thriftubes
• Thriftips

Products and services

• Biotek-M™ Dengue Aqua Kit LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) diagnostic kit that detects dengue infections in serum/plasma samples, designed as a low-cost, rapid alternative for the Philippines.
• Biotek-M™ Salmonella spp. LAMP Detection Kit Isothermal (LAMP) amplification detection kit for Salmonella spp., intended for clinical and food safety diagnostics.
• Biotek-M™ Leptospira spp. LAMP Detection Kit Isothermal (LAMP) amplification detection kit for Leptospira spp., targeting a major public-health pathogen in tropical regions.
• Biotek-M™ Schistosoma japonicum LAMP Detection Kit Isothermal (LAMP) amplification detection kit for Schistosoma japonicum for use in endemic areas of the Philippines.
• Manilamplify™ Chikungunya LAMP Detection Kit Isothermal (LAMP) amplification detection kit for the Chikungunya virus, marketed under the Manilamplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ Hepatitis B Virus Quantitative PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Hepatitis B Virus under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ HIV-1 Quantitative PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for HIV-1 under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ Flu A and B PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Influenza A and B viruses under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ COVID-19 rRT-PCR Detection Kit Real-time reverse transcription PCR (rRT-PCR) detection kit for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ Salmonella Typhi PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Salmonella Typhi under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ Dengue PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Dengue virus under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• MonkeyPox Varirulaxx™ PCR-based detection kit for MonkeyPox virus sold under the Varirulaxx™ brand.
• FluRona Varirulaxx™ PCR-based multiplex detection kit for Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 (FluRona) under the Varirulaxx™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ African Swine Fever PCR Detection Kit FDA-approved PCR detection kit for African Swine Fever virus, used by the Philippine swine industry for outbreak control and surveillance.
• GenAmplify™ Newcastle Disease PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Newcastle Disease virus in poultry under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• GenAmplify™ Flu AH5 PCR Detection Kit PCR detection kit for Influenza A H5 (avian influenza) under the GenAmplify™ brand.
• Lab-in-a-Mug Dry Bath Incubator Portable dry bath incubator medical device designed for point-of-care molecular diagnostic workflows.
• EasyVIEW™ LED Transilluminator LED transilluminator medical device that visualizes positive (green) and negative (orange) sample results, used as a supporting reader for the diagnostic kits.
• Thriftubes™ PCR Consumables PCR plastic consumables including 96-well PCR plates and 8-strip tubes; DNase/RNase free, endotoxin-free, pre-sterilized.
• Thriftips™ Filter Pipette Tips Filter pipette tips that block aerosol contamination; available in 8 sizes (10–5000 µL); RNase, DNase, and human DNA free.
• Oligonucleotide Synthesis Service Custom oligonucleotide synthesis service from small to large scale with shorter turnaround time, assured purity and quality, delivered in customer-specified format and packaging.
• Aptamer Synthesis Service Aptamer synthesis service built on the exclusive Philippine distributorship of BIOGENES Technologies' aptamer synthesis technology; includes aptamer printing on sensors for point-of-care diagnostics applications.
• Vector Cloning and Synthetic Controls Service Synthesis of synthetic nucleic acid and protein controls, with consultation services on design and analysis.
• Oligo Design Assistance Service Primer and probe design services for PCR and isothermal applications using robust design software and high-computing bioinformatics tools.
• Toll Manufacturing Service Scale-up manufacturing of kits developed externally, executed using state-of-the-art liquid handling robotics through secured agreements.
• Training Courses Training courses for students, research professionals, and medical technologists with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced cost of dengue diagnosis through Biotek-M Dengue Aqua Kit
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• S.A.N.I.B Consortium (Strategic Alliance for Novel Innovations in Biotechnology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic coalition formed between Manila HealthTek Inc., University of the Philippines, and Ateneo de Manila University, strengthened by collaborations with Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and University of California San Francisco. Focuses on state-of-the-art molecular biology, cutting-edge microfabrication technology, and pioneering nanoparticle-based nucleic acid manipulation to transform diagnostic solutions for communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• University of the Philippines ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution and founding partner. Manila HealthTek Inc. is the first university spin-off from UP. Dr. Raul V. Destura serves at NIH-UP Manila.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) UP ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary research partner where Dr. Raul V. Destura serves as scientist. Provides molecular biology research capabilities and institutional backing.
• Ateneo de Manila UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic consortium partner in S.A.N.I.B. Contributes scholastic excellence and research collaboration.
• Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment research partner providing tropical disease expertise and regulatory support for the S.A.N.I.B. Consortium.
• University of California San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaborator providing cutting-edge molecular biology expertise and global perspective for the S.A.N.I.B. Consortium.
• BIOGENES TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for exclusive distributorship of state-of-the-art aptamer synthesis technology in the Philippines, revolutionizing diagnostics technology.
• GenAmplify Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated entity and distribution channel for GenAmplify PCR products, accessible through genamplify.com.ph.
• NSRI UP DilimanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Sciences Research Institute at UP Diliman, providing research collaboration in the biotechnology ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• QIAGEN: Germany-based molecular biology and diagnostics company providing PCR/qPCR kits, sample technologies, and syndromic testing. Comparable as a provider of PCR/qPCR reagents and assays and as a competitor in Manila HealthTek's nucleic-acid diagnostic space.
• Hologic: US-based diagnostics company with a strong molecular diagnostics franchise (Panther system) for infectious disease and women's health. Relevant incumbent whose Aptima and Panther assays compete in the same hospital molecular diagnostics category.
• Abbott Molecular: Division of Abbott offering m2000 and Alinity m molecular diagnostics platforms for infectious disease, hepatitis, HIV, and STI testing. Relevant incumbent competing in the same hospital and reference lab categories served by Manila HealthTek's PCR kits.
• bioMérieux: French in vitro diagnostics company with broad molecular, microbiology, and industrial testing offerings, including BioFire FilmArray PCR panels. Comparable as a global IVD leader whose molecular products target similar infectious disease applications.
• Cepheid (Danaher): Global leader in molecular diagnostics with the GeneXpert PCR platform widely deployed in clinical and outbreak settings. Represents the scaled incumbent competitor that Manila HealthTek's affordable LAMP/PCR kits position against in cost-sensitive markets.

Direct peers

• Sansure Biotech: China-based molecular diagnostics company that develops and manufactures PCR-based IVD kits for infectious diseases. Directly comparable to Manila HealthTek's GenAmplify PCR and Biotek-M LAMP kit portfolio in technology, customer base, and emerging-market positioning.
• SD Biosensor: Korea-based IVD manufacturer with a broad portfolio of molecular and rapid diagnostic kits for infectious diseases globally. Comparable as a regionally headquartered diagnostics manufacturer serving both human and animal health with PCR and isothermal platforms.
• Mylab Discovery Solutions: India-based IVD company that commercialized affordable molecular diagnostics (PCR and rapid tests) for infectious diseases. Closely matches Manila HealthTek's mission of low-cost molecular diagnostics for high-burden local populations in an emerging Asian market.

Emerging players

• Trivitron Healthcare: India-based medical technology company with diagnostics, imaging, and newborn screening offerings across emerging markets. Comparable as an emerging-market diagnostics platform expanding affordable IVD and molecular products in Asia.
• QuantuMDx: UK-based molecular diagnostics company developing rapid, low-cost point-of-care PCR platforms for infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance. Comparable as an emerging player pursuing decentralized, affordable molecular diagnostics overlapping with Manila HealthTek's point-of-care LAMP focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inc_manila
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manila-healthtek-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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