What Neo-Science does

Neo-Science is a UAE-headquartered (Abu Dhabi) certified Next Generation Laboratory Total Solution provider that distributes medical and laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and pharmaceuticals to hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, universities, and government health entities across the Middle East. The company operates across eight core product categories — In-Vitro Diagnostics, Genomics (Omics) Bioinformatics, Life Sciences & Research, Send-Out Laboratory Services, Point of Care Testing, Automation & Lab Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Veterinary — sourced primarily through third-party technology partnerships with global vendors including BGI Genomics, MGI Tech, Takara Bio, GenePlus, Enbiosis, and others.

The business generates revenue through a hybrid model combining one-time equipment and consumables sales, recurring annual service contracts (Silver, Gold, and Platinum service plans covering preventive maintenance and certified engineer support), subscription-like send-out laboratory testing services (notably NIPT, hereditary cancer screening, and AI-powered gut microbiome testing), and paid on-site training and certification programs. Distribution occurs via a direct field sales team of approximately 100 technicians covering UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and East Africa, complemented by an owned e-commerce storefront (shop.neoscience.ae) and channel partnerships with regional distributors.

Neo-Science's competitive positioning rests on its broad multi-vendor product portfolio, regional distribution footprint with locally stocked reagents and supplies, embedded service relationships with tiered annual plans, and a roster of named enterprise customers including Mediclinic, NMC Healthcare, Danat Al Emarat, UAEU, KAUST, and the Dubai Health Authority. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, ownership structure, or revenue figures.

Name

Neo-Science

Legal name

Neoscience

Website

https://neoscience.ae

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Neo-Science is a UAE-based certified distributor and service provider of life science, genomics, and laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables, serving hospitals, diagnostic labs, universities, and government health entities across the Middle East via direct field sales and an online storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment and Diagnostics Distribution

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Biomarker Testing Services (central labs, trial enrollment/monitoring assays) (HLAAAMAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• In-vitro diagnostics supply
• Genomics and life science solutions
• Point of care testing
• Laboratory send-out testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment & Consumables Sales: Sales of medical equipment, laboratory supplies, genetic and genomic testing products, reagents, kits, and laboratory equipment to hospitals, laboratories, and universities
2. Laboratory Testing Services: Send-out laboratory services including NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing), COVID-19 testing, oncology screening, hereditary cancer screening, and other clinical diagnostics performed in partnership with BGI and other certified laboratories
3. Service Plans & Support: After-sales service support including Silver, Gold, and Platinum service plans with features such as preventive maintenance, priority response, direct lines to certified engineers, and comprehensive assurance (parts, labour & travel)
4. Training & Certification: On-site and onboard training programs for life science applications, diagnostics, with certification provided after successful completion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neo-Science distributes and supports laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and partner-branded diagnostic and genomic tests across the UAE and Middle East, providing installation, maintenance, on-site training, and tiered service plans. Its solution portfolio spans In-Vitro Diagnostics, Genomics/Bioinformatics, Life Sciences & Research, Send-Out Laboratory Testing Services (including NIPT, hereditary and oncology genetics, and AI-powered gut microbiome testing), Point of Care Testing, Automation & Lab Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Veterinary products. Products and tests are sold both via a direct field sales force and through the shop.neoscience.ae online store.

Product overview

Neo-Science is a certified Next Generation Laboratory Total Solution provider operating as a multi-product, multi-segment life science and genomics solutions company based in UAE. Their portfolio consists of eight core product categories: In-Vitro Diagnostics (covering clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, serology, molecular biology, infectious diseases, and oncology), Genomics/Omics Bioinformatics (including next-generation sequencing, gene expression analysis, epigenetics, pharmacogenetics, and prenatal testing), Life Sciences & Research (molecular biology, cell culture, forensics), Send-Out Laboratory Services (reproductive genetics, hereditary genetics, oncology genetics, and gut microbiome testing), Point of Care Testing (blood gas, lateral flow, rapid testing), Automation & Lab Devices (liquid handling, total lab automation), Pharmaceuticals, and Veterinary products. Key offerings include NIPT testing with over 99% accuracy, BGI genomic sequencing services, and AI-powered gut microbiome analysis. Products are sourced from global partners including MGI, BGI, Takara Bio, StarLIMS, and others, with services delivered across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and East Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Vitro Diagnostics Solutions Comprehensive IVD portfolio covering clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, blood banking and serology, clinical microscopy, histopathology and cytopathology, molecular biology, infectious disease (respiratory and STI), and oncology applications — supplied to hospitals, clinical labs, and universities.
• Genomics (Omics) Bioinformatics Solutions Genomics and bioinformatics offering spanning next-generation sequencing, gene expression and transcriptome analysis, epigenetics, rare monogenic disorder diagnosis, pharmacogenetics and targeted therapy, prenatal diagnosis (NIPT), infectious disease analysis, gene therapy / genome editing, plus HIM software, LIS & LIMS, Omics software, and oncology server solutions, sold to research and clinical laboratories.
• Life Sciences & Research Solutions Life sciences and research tools covering molecular biology, DNA/RNA isolation and extraction, disease risk prediction, pharmacogenomics and toxicogenomics, microbial genomics (metagenomics, biofuel creation), mitochondrial genomics, agricultural genomics, proteins and antibodies, cell culture, food testing, and forensics — supplied to academic and research laboratories.
• Laboratory Send-Out Testing Services Send-out laboratory testing services covering reproductive genetics (NIPT, preimplantation testing), germline/hereditary genetics (cWES, cWGS), oncology genetics (hereditary cancer screening, Cancer Discover Panel, Lung Cancer Panel, Colotest, non-invasive HPV typing), genetic services (bioinformatics, genetic counseling and consultation, research), and AI-powered gut microbiome testing — delivered in partnership with BGI and other certified laboratories for hospitals, clinics, and individual customers.
• Point of Care Testing Solutions Rapid point-of-care diagnostics portfolio including blood gas analysis, lateral flow testing, microbiology, biomarker and IFA (immunofluorescence assay) testing for professional and self-testing use — supplied to hospitals, clinics, and on-site via home testing.
• Automation & Lab Devices Laboratory automation equipment and complete solutions covering liquid handling, total lab automation, diagnostic sample handling, nucleic acid extraction, complete infectious disease solutions, and turnkey lab devices from partners such as Aurora Biomed and FLASH Dx, deployed at hospitals and research laboratories.
• Pharmaceuticals Supply Pharmaceutical products and solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industry distributed by Neo-Science across the UAE and Middle East.
• Veterinary Diagnostics and Research Products Veterinary diagnostic and research products and solutions distributed to veterinary clinics, research facilities, and animal health laboratories.
• NIPT (NIFTY Non-Invasive Fetal Trisomy Test) Non-invasive prenatal test with over 99% accuracy for the three most common trisomy conditions present at birth (Trisomy 21, 18, 13), offered to expectant parents via the Neo-Science online shop and partner BGI.
• BGI Genomic Sequencing Test Services Comprehensive BGI-branded genomic sequencing services including whole genome sequencing (WGS), whole exome sequencing (WES), RNA expression analysis, hereditary/carrier sequencing, and newborn genetic screening, retailed by Neo-Science through its online shop and send-out testing services for clinicians and consumers.
• AI-Powered Gut Microbiome Test AI-powered gut microbiome test delivered through partnership with Enbiosis, using Shotgun Metagenomic sequencing performed in a UAE CAP-accredited laboratory with quick turnaround times and regulatory compliance with DHA and DOH — targeted at clinicians and individual health-conscious consumers.
• COVID-19 Home Testing Service COVID-19 home testing service with a dedicated phone line and optional nurse visit for at-home sample collection, delivered to individuals and institutions across the UAE.
• Oncology Screening and Diagnostics Oncology genetics screening menu including hereditary cancer screening, Cancer Discover Panel, Lung Cancer Panel, Colotest, and non-invasive HPV typing, delivered in partnership with Gene+ and BGI to clinicians and patients.
• Silver, Gold, and Platinum Service Plans Tiered annual after-sales service and maintenance plans for laboratory equipment, including special discounts on consumables and training, preventative maintenance visits, unlimited labour service visits, priority response, direct line to certified engineers, and Gold/Platinum tier inclusion of comprehensive parts, labour, and travel assurance.
• On-Site and Onboard Training & Certification Programs On-site and onboard training and certification programs for life science applications, diagnostics, oil and gas, agriculture and food sciences, clinical and pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences, and analytical sciences, with certification issued upon completion — sold to hospitals, laboratories, and academic customers.
• Neo-Science Online Shop E-commerce platform at shop.neoscience.ae offering laboratory products, equipment, reagents, NIPT (NIFTY) tests, BGI genetic tests, and other diagnostic and genomics solutions for direct purchase by institutions and consumers in the UAE and the wider region.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Takara Bio Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTakara Bio is a world leader in biotechnology research & development committed to improving the human condition through biotechnology with a mission to develop high-quality innovative tools and services to accelerate discovery. Neo-Science offers their products including molecular biology tools, PCR reagents, and sequencing equipment.
• MGI Tech Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationMGI is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. With focus on R&D, production and sales of DNA sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products, MGI provides real-time, panoramic, and full-life-cycle equipment and systems for precision medicine, precision agriculture, and precision healthcare.
• BGI GenomicscoreTechnology or IntegrationBGI Genomics is the world's leading provider of genomic sequencing services and proteomic services, serving customers in more than 66 countries. They provide academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, health care providers and other organizations with integrated genomic sequencing and proteomic services and solutions. Neo-Science offers BGI tests including NIPT and oncology screening.
• GenePlus (Gene+)coreTechnology or IntegrationGenePlus has built next-generation sequencing (NGS) clinical laboratories, genetic institutes and medical device bases on an industrial scale in Beijing, Suzhou and Shenzhen. They are a leading high-tech enterprise in oncology precision medicine in China.
• Yongyue Medical Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA comprehensive high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales and service, focusing on third category of medical devices and biomedical consumables (IVD in vitro diagnostic systems). Located in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province.
• JJtech Technology (HongKong) Co. LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA medical/biological consumables production company with injection products such as pipette tips, PCR tubes, PCR plates, deep well plates and petri dishes. Specializes in high-precision molds and injection parts production with senior R&D team in digital injection molding industry.
• CNWTC - Chongqing New World Trading Co. LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished in 2009, specialized in manufacturing medical disposables and laboratory plastic wares. Has a professional sales team with promptly reply and good communication. Highly praised by customers worldwide for good quality, first class service and competitive price.
• Tarsons Products Pvt. LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWith more than three decades of experience in the science labware and plastic labware industry, Tarsons is a leader in India in production and supply of laboratory plastic ware for molecular biology, cell culture, genomics, proteomics and immunology.
• Shaoxing Shangyu Mingji Plastic Co., LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA factory professional in manufacturing lab disposables for more than 10 years with standard clean workshop, German injection machines, original design molding team and quality control team with rich experience.
• Life RiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeo-Science exhibited at Medlab Middle East on behalf of their partner Life River at Stand #Z4-A39, June 21-24 2021, indicating a strategic partnership for regional market presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Roche Diagnostics: Global IVD and molecular diagnostics leader with established direct operations across the GCC; overlaps with Neo-Science's IVD, point-of-care and oncology testing portfolio in UAE and Saudi hospitals.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life-science and clinical diagnostics manufacturer with a direct presence across MENA; supplies many of the same IVD, genomics and life-science research product categories that Neo-Science distributes for its own OEM partners.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-science tools and diagnostics incumbent with growing direct sales in the GCC; overlaps with Neo-Science across genomics, IVD reagents, lab automation and point-of-care product lines.
• Agilent Technologies: Global life-science and analytical instrument provider competing with Neo-Science's genomics and lab-automation offerings in MENA research and clinical laboratories.
• Abbott Diagnostics: Global diagnostics and point-of-care testing incumbent with direct sales force in the Middle East; competes with Neo-Science's IVD and rapid-testing product lines across the same hospital customers.

Emerging players

• Promega Corporation: Global life-science reagents and molecular biology tools vendor distributed in MENA through regional partners; comparable to Neo-Science's research-tools and genomics-consumables business within universities and biotech labs.

Direct peers

• Gulf Scientific Corporation: UAE-based life-science and laboratory equipment distributor covering IVD, molecular diagnostics, genomics and consumables across the GCC — the closest like-for-like regional competitor to Neo-Science's equipment-and-reagent distribution model.
• Alliance Global Group (AGBL): Dubai-headquartered distributor of diagnostics, life-science instruments and clinical reagents serving hospitals, labs and academic institutions across MENA — overlapping customer base and product breadth with Neo-Science.

Regional players

• Al Faisaliah Medical Systems: Saudi Arabia-based distributor of IVD, molecular diagnostics and laboratory automation serving KSA hospitals and research centers — comparable distributor model but primarily KSA-focused versus Neo-Science's UAE/Multi-GCC footprint.

Others

• BGI Genomics: Neo-Science's principal send-out genomics partner providing NIPT, oncology and hereditary cancer testing; simultaneously a potential competitor if BGI expands direct operations in the UAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/neoscienceuae

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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