Intellibio

What Intellibio does

Intellibio is a French scientific instrumentation company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seichamps (near Nancy), operating as a SARL with €100,000 capital and fewer than ten employees. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes bespoke equipment for in vivo behavioral research on laboratory animals, primarily rodents, with a portfolio built around three interconnected platforms: behavioral research tools (ActiviWheel activity wheels, Locotronic gait analysis walkway, automated treadmills, effort wheels, grip strength meters, mazes, Fasting Plan automated feeders); RFID animal identification systems (TAM implantable transponders across multiple sizes, temperature-sensing variants, MRI-compatible chips, and ultra-small surface-mounted chips paired with dedicated readers); and laboratory software (ActiviWheel, TAMSync, GTest, TAM-uScan, plus a formalized custom software development service). Core technology combines RFID transponder engineering (ISO 11784/11785 compliant, with proprietary extensions for temperature integration and MRI compatibility), electronic sensor design, mechanical apparatus construction, and proprietary data acquisition software, all developed in-house. The business operates on a direct-sales model via quote-based pricing, generating revenue primarily through hardware sales to research institutions, supplemented by software licensing and bespoke development services. Customers span tier-1 pharmaceutical companies (Novartis, GSK, Sanofi), large government research bodies (CNRS, INSERM, INRAE, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute), academic institutions (Oxford, EPFL, Université de Lorraine, Jackson Laboratory), veterinary practices, and educational establishments across Europe and North America, with go-to-market centered on scientific conference participation (AFSTAL, FELASA, Société Francophone de Chronobiologie) and direct contact via the company website.

Name

Intellibio

Legal name

IntelliBio

Website

https://intelli-bio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Intellibio is a French scientific instrumentation company founded in 2003 that designs, manufactures, and sells bespoke in vivo behavioral research equipment and ISO-compliant RFID animal identification systems to neuroscience laboratories, pharmaceutical R&D groups, and academic research institutions across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seichamps

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Behavioral Research Equipment: Sale of specialized equipment for in vivo behavioral research including activity wheels, locomotor assessment systems (Locotronic), mazes, and surgical equipment. Products are sold directly to research laboratories worldwide.
2. RFID Identification Systems: Sale of RFID transponders, readers, and integrated identification systems for laboratory animal tracking and monitoring.
3. Custom Software Development: Development of bespoke software solutions tailored to specific laboratory workflows, animal facility management, and data collection requirements.
4. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software including ActiviWheel, TAMSync, GTest, and Fasting Plan for controlling equipment and managing research data.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Intellibio designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes custom-made behavioral analysis and functional assessment equipment for in vivo research on laboratory animals (primarily rodents). Its product portfolio covers activity wheels (ActiviWheel), gait analysis (Locotronic), maze systems, automated treadmills, grip strength meters, and automated feeders, along with ISO-compliant RFID implantable transponders (standard, temperature-sensing, MRI-compatible, ultra-small variants) and matching readers, plus proprietary and bespoke laboratory software.

Product overview

Intellibio is a specialist in scientific instrument supply for biomedical research, founded in 2003 and based in Seichamps, France. The company designs, develops, and commercializes custom-made behavioral analysis and functional assessment equipment primarily for in-vivo studies on rodent models. The product portfolio centers on three interconnected platform areas: (1) Behavioral Research Equipment including ActiviWheel activity wheels (standard and RFID-identified variants), Locotronic gait analysis systems, and various maze configurations (Y-Maze, Elevated Plus Maze, Morris); (2) RFID Animal Identification Systems comprising implantable transponders in multiple form factors (standard TAM, temperature-sensing TAM-ST/MT, MRI-compatible TAM-IMAG, and ultra-small TAM-uTAG), paired with readers (ReadStation, ISO-SENSE, Bluetooth, and uTag-Reader); and (3) Specialized Research Tools including effort wheels, automated treadmills, grip strength meters, and Fasting Plan automated feeders. Supporting these hardware platforms, Intellibio offers proprietary software solutions (ActiviWheel, ACTIVIWHEEL-ID, Fasting Plan, GTest, TAMSync, TAM-uScan) for data collection and analysis, plus custom software development services for specific research requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T.A.M. RFID implantable transponder product line for animal identification, available in multiple sizes (S, M, L) compliant with ISO 11784/11785 standards.
• ActiviWheel
• Locotronic
• TAM-Sense
• TAMSync
• Fasting Plan
• GTest
• ReadStation
• ProgramStation

Products and services

• ActiviWheel Activity Wheel System Software-controlled running wheel system for measuring spontaneous and voluntary motor activity in rodents over programmable time periods. Available as a standard model or with RFID identification for individual activity tracking within group-housed animals.
• Locotronic Locomotion and Gait Analysis System

Quantifiable outcome

• Activity wheel systems support up to 32 cages per workstation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LudomedminorOthersCanadian manufacturer of specialized clothing, vests, collars, and enrichment tools designed for preclinical environments. Represents a complementary product offering for laboratory animal care.
• SomarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Diego-based leader in laboratory animal identification founded in 2007. Somark develops innovative alternatives to traditional identification methods. Intellibio distributes Somark's LABSTAMP product at events like FELASA.
• SAPVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench veterinary products company serving 5,000 veterinary practices and major laboratories. SAPV distributes Intellibio's approved identification chips for carnivores and wildlife. Created by veterinarians for veterinarians.
• RWD Life ScienceminorOthersShenzhen-based life science company founded in 2002 serving over 100 countries in animal health and medical devices. Offers free online courses in partnership with Intellibio on stroke, diabetes, and VCID research.
• Swiss Research LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development partner for the activity wheel with RFID identification system, working to maintain social bonding while measuring individual voluntary activity in group-housed animals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Conduct Science: Scientific equipment manufacturer focused on rodent research products (cages, surgical platforms, behavioral tools), positioned as a cost-effective alternative. Existing technology partner with Intellibio and partial competitor in the same niche market.
• RWD Life Science: Shenzhen-based life science company founded in 2002 serving animal health and medical devices across 100+ countries. Existing educational content partner with Intellibio and adjacent competitor in surgical equipment and animal research instrumentation.
• MazeEngineers: US-based behavioral neuroscience company focused on cloud computing, wireless systems, and automated data tracking. Existing distribution partner for Intellibio's treadmill products and adjacent competitor in behavioral research tools.

Broad incumbents

• Buxco / Data Sciences International (DSI): DSI is a large life science instrumentation company (Harvard Bioscience) offering respiratory, cardiovascular, and physiological monitoring for preclinical research. Buxco legacy products include pulmonary function testing for lab animals, representing broader preclinical portfolio overlap with Intellibio's physiological monitoring products.

Direct peers

• TSE Systems: German manufacturer of behavioral phenotyping equipment for laboratory animals, including activity wheels, mazes, and operant conditioning systems. Competes directly with Intellibio's ActiviWheel, maze systems, and Locotronic gait analysis products.
• Panlab (Harvard Apparatus): Spanish/Harvard Apparatus brand specializing in behavioral research equipment for rodents, including activity monitors, mazes, fear conditioning systems, and rotarod apparatus that compete with Intellibio's behavioral phenotyping line.
• Ugo Basile: Italian manufacturer of behavioral and physiological research apparatus for laboratory animals since 1968, offering activity wheels, grip strength meters, plantar test, and analgesia equipment that directly overlap with Intellibio's core product range.
• Noldus Information Technology: Netherlands-based specialist in behavioral research instrumentation and software (EthoVision, CatWalk), directly competing with Intellibio in rodent behavior analysis and tracking systems for neuroscience and preclinical research laboratories worldwide.
• Med Associates: US-based manufacturer of behavioral research instruments and software for neuroscience and pharmacology research, offering operant chambers, activity chambers, and mazes that compete with Intellibio's behavioral testing portfolio.
• Stoelting Co. US-based manufacturer of behavioral neuroscience and physiological research instruments, offering activity wheels, mazes, grip strength meters, and startle response systems that overlap directly with Intellibio's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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