Ingenetix

What Ingenetix does

Ingenetix GmbH is a privately held Austrian biotechnology company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Vienna (Haidingergasse 1, 1030 Wien). It designs, develops, and produces real-time PCR-based diagnostic test systems and molecular biology services for pathogen detection in human, veterinary, and environmental samples. The company's core technology portfolio spans one-step reverse-transcription RT-PCR for RNA viruses, fragment length analysis, SNP analysis, and gene expression analysis, organized into four product platforms — BactoReal (bacteria), ViroReal (viruses), MycoReal (fungi), and ParoReal (parasites) — plus a specialized prenatal diagnostic (FetoGnost Kit RHD) and Internal Positive Control assays for quality assurance. Assays are validated across major real-time PCR instruments (ABI, QuantStudio, LightCycler, Mx3005P, cobas z 480, qTOWER3G) under harmonized thermal cycling conditions, and the catalog totals 286+ SKUs.

The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified and received IVDR certification for FetoGnost Kit RHD in March 2026. Revenue is generated through (i) one-time sales of PCR diagnostic kits in both Kit and Assay-only formats, (ii) fee-for-service molecular biology work (assay design, validation, oligonucleotide synthesis, sequencing, cloning, fragment length analysis, STR profiling) — oligonucleotide synthesis is delivered via a partnership with Microsynth AG — and (iii) custom oligonucleotide product sales. Standard pricing is not publicly disclosed; small orders (under 1,500 EUR invoice value) incur a 200 EUR processing fee, with 6-8 week standard delivery lead time.

Ingenetix is founder-led (CEO Dr. Irina Korschineck, COO Peter Hösle) with approximately 20-25 named employees, no external institutional investors, and no disclosed funding rounds. Go-to-market is channel-partner-led through a network of 50+ regional distributors across 40+ countries spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America; the company augments this with direct inquiry handling via its website (bilingual German/English) and lead generation through industry trade shows (Medica Düsseldorf, cfDNA Copenhagen). Primary customer segments are human clinical diagnostics laboratories, veterinary practices, research institutions, and pharmaceutical contract research.

Name

Ingenetix

Legal name

Ingenetix GmbH

Website

https://ingenetix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ingenetix GmbH is a Vienna-based biotechnology company that designs, develops, and distributes real-time PCR-based diagnostic test kits and molecular biology services for pathogen detection in human, veterinary, and environmental applications, sold through a global network of regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Molecular Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/NAAT/NGS-based IVD) (HLAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM), Molecular Diagnostics (PCR/qPCR, NGS-based assays) (HLAAALAA), Molecular & Genetic Testing (PCR/NGS/qPCR) (HLAGADAF), Microbiology & Infectious Disease Diagnostics (Culture/ID/AST) (HLAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Real-time PCR diagnostics
• Molecular biology services
• Pathogen detection kits
• Prenatal RHD testing
• Veterinary molecular diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Wienau

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCR Diagnostic Kit Sales: Sale of real-time PCR test kits for detection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human, veterinary, and environmental applications. Products sold in both Kit format (with reaction mix) and Assay-only format (primers, probes, and controls).
2. Molecular Biology Services: Fee-for-service molecular biology work including PCR assay design, assay validation and optimization, oligonucleotide synthesis, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, cloning, fragment length analysis, and STR profiling.
3. Oligonucleotide Products: Sale of custom primers and probes including various 5' and 3' modifications and dual-labelled fluorescent probes for real-time PCR applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ingenetix designs, develops, and manufactures real-time PCR-based diagnostic kits (BactoReal, ViroReal, MycoReal, ParoReal, and FetoGnost Kit RHD) for the detection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human, veterinary, and environmental samples. The company also sells custom oligonucleotides and provides fee-for-service molecular biology services including assay design, validation, sequencing, cloning, and fragment length analysis. Products are available in Kit format (with reaction mix) and Assay-only format (primers, probes, controls) and validated on major qPCR instruments.

Product overview

Ingenetix is a molecular biology company specializing in PCR-based test systems and services. The core product portfolio consists of four main real-time PCR kit brands organized by pathogen type: BactoReal (bacteria), ViroReal (viruses), MycoReal (fungi), and ParoReal (parasites). These kits are available for human diagnostics, veterinary medicine, and environmental testing applications. The company also offers specialized prenatal diagnostics (FetoGnost for RHD determination), Internal Positive Control assays for PCR quality assurance, and a comprehensive range of molecular biology services including custom assay design, oligonucleotide synthesis, real-time PCR services, fragment length analysis, sequencing, and cloning. All products are designed for compatibility with standard real-time PCR instruments and follow harmonized thermal cycling parameters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BactoReal Kit Real-time PCR kits for the detection of bacterial pathogens in human, veterinary, and environmental samples. Sold in Kit format (with reaction mix) and Assay-only format (primers, probes, and controls).
• ViroReal Kit Real-time PCR kits for the detection of viral pathogens including coronaviruses, influenza, RSV, adenovirus, enterovirus, and others.
• MycoReal Kit Real-time PCR kits for the detection of fungal pathogens including Aspergillus, Candida, Pneumocystis, and other fungi in clinical samples such as bronchoalveolar lavages, blood, aspirates, cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue.
• ParoReal Kit Real-time PCR kits for the detection of parasitic pathogens including Acanthamoeba, Cryptosporidium, Neospora, and other parasites.
• FetoGnost Kit RHD Real-time PCR test for prenatal determination of fetal RHD status applicable from gestation week 12. IVDR-certified under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation.
• Internal Positive Control (IPC) Assays DNA and RNA extraction controls and PCR inhibition controls for real-time PCR quality assurance. Available as assays (primers, probes, controls) or standalone targets to monitor extraction efficiency and exclude false-negative results.
• Custom Oligonucleotide Synthesis Custom primer and probe synthesis including various 5' and 3' modifications and dual-labelled fluorescent probes for real-time PCR applications, delivered via partnership with Microsynth AG. Standard primers delivered in 2-3 business days; real-time PCR probes in 3-4 days.
• PCR Assay Design and Validation Service Custom PCR assay design services for target genes with specificity and sensitivity optimization, including primer and probe synthesis, assay validation, and optimization work for research and pharmaceutical clients.
• Real-time PCR Service Individualized fee-for-service work for DNA/mRNA quantification, gene expression analysis, and specific detection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites using Ingenetix's real-time PCR platform.
• Fragment Length Analysis Service Analysis of PCR products via agarose gel electrophoresis or capillary electrophoresis for STR profiling and cell line authentication work delivered to research clients.
• Sequencing Service Primer design, synthesis, sequencing, assembly, and database comparison services. Also accepts pre-made sequencing reactions from client laboratories.
• Cloning Service DNA fragment cloning for positive controls in quantitative real-time PCR and cloning into pro- or eukaryotic expression vectors (Biosafety Level 1).

Quantifiable outcome

• FetoGnost Kit RHD received IVDR certification (March 2026)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Microsynth AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for oligonucleotide synthesis services. Microsynth AG is certified according to EN ISO 13485:2016 and provides high-quality primers and probes including various 5' and 3' modifications and dual-labelled fluorescent probes for real-time PCR applications.
• Unique Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for South Africa covering both human and veterinary medicine products.
• Biohub International Trade Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for China covering both human and veterinary medicine products. Located in Shanghai, Pudong.
• Integrated SciencesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Australia covering both human and veterinary medicine products.
• ACCURAMED BVregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Belgium covering human medicine products.
• BIOZOL Diagnostica Vertrieb GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Germany covering both human and veterinary medicine products.
• Noack Group (Multiple entities)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNoack Group subsidiaries across Europe including Noack Bulgaria, Noack Croatia, Noack Polen, Noack Romania, Noack Serbia, Noack Slovakia, and NOACK & Co GmbH (Austria). Serving veterinary medicine markets.
• LionDx srlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Italy covering human medicine products.
• BioSellalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for France covering veterinary medicine products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Qiagen: Major molecular diagnostics and sample technologies provider with extensive PCR reagent and assay portfolio; a key incumbent competitor across Ingenetix's human and applied testing end-markets.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science and clinical diagnostics company with established real-time PCR instruments and reagent lines (e.g., CFX systems) that overlap with Ingenetix's instrument-compatible assay portfolio.
• Cepheid (Danaher): Molecular diagnostics leader whose GeneXpert systems dominate near-patient PCR testing; defines the automation, throughput, and menu standard against which specialist kit makers like Ingenetix compete.
• bioMérieux: Global in vitro diagnostics leader with broad molecular diagnostics portfolio (BioFire, ARGENE) covering infectious disease; competes with Ingenetix in clinical pathogen PCR and shapes regulatory and pricing benchmarks.

Emerging players

• AusDiagnostics: Australian molecular diagnostics company focused on multiplexed real-time PCR and automated extraction systems for clinical and research customers; comparable mid-sized specialist with overlapping pathogen panel strategy.

Direct peers

• Tib-Molbiol: Berlin-based specialist manufacturer of real-time PCR diagnostic kits for human and veterinary pathogens with a comparable catalog and distribution model; acquired by Roche in 2022, making it the closest historical analog for Ingenetix's trajectory.
• Sacace Biotechnologies: Italian manufacturer of real-time PCR kits for infectious disease, genetic, and oncology diagnostics, with IVD/CE-marked product lines and a distribution-led GTM closely paralleling Ingenetix.
• Fast Track Diagnostics (Siemens Healthineers): Develops multiplex real-time PCR panels for human infectious disease diagnostics, originally an independent European specialist and now part of Siemens Healthineers; directly comparable in multiplex PCR panel strategy.
• AB Analitica: Italian molecular diagnostics company producing real-time PCR kits and reagents for clinical and veterinary pathogen detection with a comparable European SME scale and product mix.
• Gerbion GmbH: German real-time PCR kit developer focused on veterinary and human pathogen detection with similar SKU breadth, OEM distribution model, and mid-sized independent structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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