Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training (CLART)

What Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training (CLART) does

CLART (Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training) is a Government of West Bengal undertaking established in 2017 under the West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited (WBLDCL). It operates from a 15-acre campus in Kalyani, Nadia district, featuring a 20,000+ sq. ft. CCSEA-accredited animal shelter and a Genomics Molecular Biology Laboratory (GMBL) with NABL accreditation aligned to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The facility breeds and supplies laboratory animals — rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and zebrafish — alongside SPF, inbred/outbred, and custom transgenic/knock-out models.

The company's commercial offering is an integrated preclinical research platform comprising nine CRO service modules: Preclinical Efficacy and Safety (immuno-oncology, cell and gene therapy, toxicology, PK/PD, behavioral studies); Food and Agrochemicals (OECD toxicology, nutraceuticals, microbiome, ecotoxicology); Microscopy and 3D Imaging (Leica confocal); CRISPR Gene Editing; Flow Cytometry (Attune NxT, up to 14-color detection); Cell Culture (3D bioreactors, organoids); End-to-End Research; the CLART Genomics SPARK Platform (GeneTitan SNP arrays, NGS, digital PCR, on-premise HPC with NVIDIA RTX Blackwell 4000 GPU running GATK/PLINK/QIIME2 pipelines); and Disease Investigation Laboratory (PCR, ELISA, histopathology). An Education and Training arm delivers FELASA- and EU Directive 2010/63/EU-aligned certification programs.

CLART's go-to-market is B2B sales-led with direct engagement through a customer portal (separate Indian and overseas pathways), phone/email contact, and a partnership inquiry page targeting biotech, pharma, CROs, distributors, and academic institutions. Revenue is generated via project-based CRO contracts (quote-based, multi-year) and laboratory animal supply, with an additional training services stream. The customer base disclosed is concentrated in academic and government research institutions (Jadavpur University, NIPER, CNCI, IACS, IPGMER, Bose Institute, NIRBI), with primary addressable segments including pharmaceutical/biopharma, biotechnology, academic/research, agrochemical/food, and government/regulatory bodies.

Name

Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training (CLART)

Legal name

Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training

Website

https://clart.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLART is a Government of West Bengal undertaking under WBLDCL operating a CCSEA-accredited 15-acre facility in Kalyani that supplies laboratory animals and delivers integrated preclinical CRO services (genomics, CRISPR, flow cytometry, microscopy, cell culture, toxicology, and disease investigation) plus FELASA-aligned training to pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, agrochemical, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preclinical Contract Research Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Toxicology & Safety Assessment CROs (GLP) (HLAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Therapeutic-Area CROs (e.g., oncology/rare disease) (HLAGAAAL), Patient Recruitment, Site Feasibility & Trial Enablement CROs (HLAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Preclinical CRO services
• Laboratory animal supply
• Genomics research services
• CRISPR gene editing
• Biomedical research training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalyani, West Bengal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CRO Services: Contract research organization services spanning preclinical efficacy and safety, food and agrochemical testing, genomics, disease investigation, and specialized analytical services. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with pharmaceutical, biotech, and research clients.
2. Laboratory Animal Supply: Sale and distribution of ethically bred laboratory animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and zebrafish. Animals are sold to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms with CCSEA-compliant breeding practices.
3. Training Programs: Professional development and certification programs for laboratory animal science covering foundational animal technology, surgical skills, refinement techniques, and regulatory compliance training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CLART is a state-backed Contract Research Organization (CRO) that breeds and supplies CCSEA-compliant laboratory animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, zebrafish) and delivers an integrated portfolio of preclinical CRO services including efficacy and safety testing, food and agrochemical research, genomics, CRISPR gene editing, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, cell culture, and disease investigation. It also runs professional training and certification programs aligned with FELASA standards, all delivered from a 15-acre accredited campus in Kalyani, West Bengal.

Product overview

CLART (Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training) is a Government of West Bengal undertaking offering an integrated preclinical research ecosystem. The platform combines laboratory animal breeding and supply with comprehensive CRO services spanning Preclinical Efficacy & Safety, Food & Agrochemicals Research, Microscopy & 3D Imaging, CRISPR Gene Editing, Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, End-to-End Research, Genomics SPARK Platform, and Disease Investigation. Education and training programs complement the service portfolio. All operations are governed by the 3Rs framework (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and comply with CCSEA, OECD, and international regulatory standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Animal Supply and Breeding Supply of genetically defined SPF laboratory animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, and zebrafish, with custom transgenic and knockout models, embryo transfer, cryopreservation, and assisted reproduction technologies. Sold to pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions.
• Preclinical Efficacy and Safety Testing Preclinical testing covering immuno-oncology efficacy using syngeneic, xenograft, and humanized mouse models; cell and gene therapy validation including biodistribution and engraftment studies; toxicology; PK/PD studies; and behavioral and cognitive function analysis for neurological drug candidates. Delivered to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Food and Agrochemicals Research GMP-compliant research and testing services for the food and agrochemical industry including sub-chronic and chronic toxicity testing per OECD guidelines, nutraceutical and functional food testing, microbiome and gut health studies, pesticide and herbicide toxicology, ecotoxicology, and natural product evaluation.
• Microscopy and 3D Imaging Advanced confocal microscopy services using Leica confocal systems for protein localization, co-localization studies, live cell imaging, organoid and spheroid analysis, tissue architecture visualization, and high-resolution 3D reconstruction from optical sections.
• CRISPR Gene Editing CRISPR gene editing services for functional genomics, target validation, gene knockout and knock-in strategies, base editing and prime editing approaches, multiplex genome engineering, and custom guide RNA design and validation for therapeutic applications.
• Flow Cytometry Advanced flow cytometry services using the Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Flow Cytometer with up to 100,000 events per second and 14-color detection, supporting multiparametric immunophenotyping, cell sorting and isolation, apoptosis and cell cycle analysis, and pathogen screening.
• Cell Culture Services High-performance cell culture platform with biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, cryopreservation units, automated analytics, and 3D bioreactor systems. Services include cell-based assays for drug screening, cancer and stem cell research with 2D/3D tumor models, organoid development, virology studies, and primary cell isolation.
• End-to-End Research Integrated research platform combining specialized expertise with state-of-the-art infrastructure for vaccine development, biopharmaceutical research, pathogen detection and metagenomics, biomarker discovery, and regulatory compliance support, including biosecure animal research facilities, LCMS/MS, digital PCR, and NGS infrastructure.
• CLART Genomics SPARK Platform Genomic solutions platform (Sequencing Precision Analysis Research Knowledge) offering GeneTitan SNP arrays, Ion S5 Prime RNA-Seq, WGS of bacteria, digital PCR, qPCR, 16S/18S metagenomics, transcriptome profiling, AMR gene mapping, and custom primer/probe design for genomic selection and parentage validation.
• Disease Investigation Laboratory Specialized diagnostic services for laboratory and domestic animals using PCR, ELISA, and histopathology, including culture and AST, molecular parasitology, pathology sequencing, and advanced pathogen detection for pharmaceutical, biotech, and One Health clients.
• Education and Training Programs Professional skill-oriented training workshops and academic programs covering Foundational Animal Technology, Surgical Skills and Procedures, Advanced Refinement Techniques, and Regulatory and Compliance Training. Delivery formats include online/blended learning, residential workshops, in-house institutional delivery, and virtual instructor-led sessions with CLART Certified Professional certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• CCSEA-compliant breeding and research operations ensuring regulatory compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PBGSBS–BAIF Genomic Selection ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLART-GMBL serves as TSC Convener and partner lab for the PBGSBS–BAIF Genomic Selection Programme. Collaborates on genomic breeding value estimation for milk production traits in cattle populations.
• Leading Global InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with leading global institutions to advance scientific discovery through reliable laboratory animal supply, cutting-edge CRO services, and ethical research practices. Includes research collaborations and technology transfer arrangements.
• Biotech & Pharma CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic platform partnerships with global biotech and pharmaceutical companies for research capabilities scaling in India, including joint research and technology transfer opportunities.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership opportunities for CRO research collaborations and laboratory animal import/distribution. Enables extended service reach and specialized capability partnerships.
• Academic & Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations with academic and research institutions for research support, training delivery, curriculum co-development, and institutional partnerships for in-house training arrangements.
• Government & Regulatory BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with government and regulatory bodies for research initiatives, One Health surveillance, veterinary diagnostics, and regulatory compliance support aligned with CCSEA guidelines.
• Laboratory Animal Suppliers & BreedersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership opportunities for laboratory animal import and distribution, regional distribution partnerships, and supply chain collaboration for animal models.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Syngene International: Indian integrated CRO offering preclinical safety, discovery, and development services to global pharma. Most directly comparable Indian peer given its full-spectrum CRO model, though at significantly greater scale and with deeper big-pharma MSAs.
• Inotiv: US-based preclinical CRO and lab animal model provider. Comparable end-to-end model combining research models and preclinical services to pharma/biotech, with similar safety/toxicology focus.
• Taconic Biosciences: Specialized supplier of genetically engineered rodent models and SPF lab animals. Directly comparable on the lab-animal breeding and supply side of CLART's business, including custom transgenic and knockout models.
• Vivo Bio Tech: India-based preclinical CRO offering in-vivo pharmacology, toxicology, and lab animal supply. Closest direct peer in terms of India base, size, and integrated preclinical + lab animal model focus.
• Sai Life Sciences: Hyderabad-headquartered CRO/CDMO offering discovery, preclinical, and CMC services. Comparable integrated preclinical CRO offering and Indian-base cost structure serving global pharma.
• GVK Biosciences (Aragen Life Sciences): India-based preclinical and discovery CRO serving global pharma and biotech. Comparable across preclinical safety, toxicology, and integrated research services, with similar target customer segments in pharma and biotech.

Broad incumbents

• Charles River Laboratories: Global leader in lab animal models (including SPF rodents) and preclinical CRO services. Highly comparable in lab animal supply and preclinical safety/ toxicology, but operates at vastly greater global scale and with broader geographic footprint.
• The Jackson Laboratory: Non-profit leader in mouse model supply and genetics research. Comparable on SPF mouse supply and academic/research customer base, though operates as a research institution with significantly broader genomic discovery capabilities.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD/Lab Animal Services): Global life-sciences tools and CRO giant with preclinical research models and services. Comparable only at the broadest level — overlapping in lab animal supply and preclinical CRO — but operating as a diversified incumbent rather than a focused CRO.

Others

• WuXi AppTec: China-headquartered global CRO/CDMO with extensive preclinical and toxicology capabilities. Comparable full-spectrum preclinical service offering targeting global pharma, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 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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