INRAE-CNRGV

What INRAE-CNRGV does

INRAE-CNRGV (Centre National de Ressources Géomiques Végétales) is a national research infrastructure belonging to INRAE, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment. Established in 2004 at the INRAE Occitanie-Toulouse center in Auzeville-Tolosane, it operates as a Biological Resource Center (BRC) dedicated to plant genomic resources from model and crop plants. The center maintains a curated collection of 185 genomic libraries and 8.82 million BAC clones, and has produced 227 optical maps. It functions dually as a biological resource repository and as a service laboratory offering nine core capabilities: genomic sample storage and distribution, large DNA fragment cloning and characterization, HMW DNA extraction, Hi-C genome scaffolding, genome sequencing and assembly, transcriptome and annotation, target sequencing, non-gridded BAC library construction, and genome optical mapping.

The center delivers these services through collaborative project arrangements rather than commercial contracts, serving the national and international scientific community with a focus on plant genomics research. Its go-to-market is sales-led project engagement, with marketing channels including a dedicated website, scientific publications, conference participation (e.g., Montpellier Omics Days 2025), joint webinars with technology partners (e.g., Twist Bioscience), and LinkedIn/Twitter presence. CNRGV does not publicly disclose pricing or revenue; it is funded through institutional government support as part of INRAE's national infrastructure mandate, supplemented by regional (Région Occitanie) and European Union development funding. The organization holds ISO 9001 certification (continuously maintained since 2008) and partners with CNOC, Plant2Pro Carnot Institute, GenoToul, and international collaborators including CSIRO (Australia) and the University of Liège (Belgium).

Name

INRAE-CNRGV

Legal name

Centre National de Ressources Génomiques Végétales

Website

https://cnrgv.toulouse.inrae.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INRAE-CNRGV is a French national research infrastructure and Biological Resource Center dedicated to plant genomic resources, providing genomics services and curated genetic libraries to the national and international scientific community through collaborative projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant Genomics Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGADAF

Molecular & Genetic Testing (PCR/NGS/qPCR)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services

SECONDARYAFABALAE

Genotyping Platforms & Services (SNP arrays, GBS, sequencing)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Seed Technologies (Genetic Engineering & Trait Development)

Keywords

• Plant genomics services
• Biological resource center
• Genome sequencing assembly
• DNA extraction services
• Plant genomic resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Castanet Tolosan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Research Services: The CNRGV generates revenue through collaborative research service projects with the scientific community. Services are provided in the frame of collaborative projects, offering innovative and efficient tools to characterize plant genomic diversity.
2. Public Research Funding: As a national infrastructure belonging to INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment), the center receives government funding to support its operations and infrastructure development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CNRGV is a Biological Resources Center and laboratory that provides plant genomics services to the national and international scientific community through collaborative projects. Its core offerings include genomic sample storage and distribution, large DNA fragment cloning and characterization (BAC libraries), high molecular weight DNA extraction, Hi-C based genome scaffolding, genome sequencing and assembly, transcriptome and annotation services, target sequencing, and genome optical mapping. These services support characterization of plant genomic diversity and research on plant adaptation to environment.

Product overview

INRAE-CNRGV is a Biological Resource Center (BRC) and laboratory dedicated to plant genomic resources, offering a comprehensive suite of genomics services. The center provides nine core services including genomic sample storage and distribution, large DNA fragment cloning and characterization, HMW DNA extraction, genome scaffolding via Hi-C technology, genome sequencing and assembly, transcriptome and annotation services, target sequencing, non-gridded BAC library services, and genome optical mapping. These services support both model and crop plant genomic research and are delivered through collaborative projects to the national and international scientific community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Genomic samples storage & distribution

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• University of Liège, Belgium - Plant Genetics LabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaborative research project in plant genetics with Belgian university
• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International collaboration with Australian national science organization for plant genomics research
• CNOC (Consortium National des Ressources Génomiques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium national partner providing coordination for genomic resources infrastructure at national level
• Plant2Pro (Institut Carnot)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarnot Institute focused on plant sciences and plant breeding innovation, supporting research translation
• GenoToulcoreTechnology or IntegrationBioinformatics platform providing computing resources for genomics data analysis, located in Toulouse Midi-Pyrenees region
• Région OccitaniesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government partner supporting the infrastructure and its activities

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• John Innes Centre: UK-based independent research center specializing in plant science and microbiology. Comparable to CNRGV as a national-scale plant genomics resource center offering genetic resource management, sequencing services, and collaborative research projects to the international scientific community.
• Earlham Institute: UK-based genomics and bioinformatics research institute applying sequencing and computational approaches across multiple species including plants. Comparable to CNRGV for its genomics service offerings and partnerships with bioinformatics platforms like GenoToul.
• Boyce Thompson Institute: US-based plant research institute affiliated with Cornell University focusing on plant genomics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Comparable to CNRGV in providing plant genomics resources and collaborative services to the research community.
• Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: US-based independent plant science research institute. Comparable to CNRGV as a non-profit plant research center providing genomics services, transgenic/breeding resources, and collaborative research for crop improvement and basic plant biology.
• Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research: German public research institute dedicated to plant breeding and plant genomics research. Directly comparable as a publicly funded plant genomics research center with similar institutional structure to CNRGV under INRAE.
• Kazusa DNA Research Institute: Japanese research institute focused on large-scale DNA sequencing and plant genome resources, including the famous Lotus japonicus genome work. Directly comparable to CNRGV for its plant genomic resource curation, BAC library services, and genome sequencing infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Novogene: Commercial genomics service provider offering next-generation sequencing, including plant genomics, at global scale. Represents a competing commercial delivery model to CNRGV's collaborative framework, with broader species coverage and standardized service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Wageningen University & Research: Dutch public research university with extensive plant sciences and genomics programs. Comparable to CNRGV as a publicly funded European plant research institution providing genomics resources and breeding-related services to international collaborators.
• Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Major US research institution with significant plant genomics and functional genomics programs. Comparable to CNRGV in delivering plant genomic resources and services, but as a much larger multidisciplinary institution with broader scope.
• DOE Joint Genome Institute: US Department of Energy user facility providing large-scale genome sequencing across plants, microbes, and fungi. Overlaps with CNRGV on plant genomics services but operates at much larger scale and broader taxonomic scope under a different funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CNRGV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inrae-cnrgv

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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