What CONIDIA CONIPHY does

CONIDIA CONIPHY is a French microbiology and phytopathology laboratory founded around 2004 and headquartered in Quincieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, operating as an SAS within the Tentamus Group. The company delivers microbiological assessment, contamination control, and bespoke R&D services targeting mold, yeast, bacteria, and algae across agriculture/crop protection, construction/building materials, pharmaceutical/healthcare, and indoor air quality. Its scientific platform combines culture-based microbiology with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, qPCR, NGS (Illumina short-read plus Oxford Nanopore long-read), pyrosequencing, and proprietary methods including IDFP agar plates with a unique membrane and the FungiRESIST bioinformatics pipeline for fungicide resistance monitoring.

The company monetizes through three channels: (1) B2B laboratory testing and advisory services (phytosanitary product testing, material resistance to microorganisms, algicidal product testing, air purifier/filter testing, and microbiological analysis of contaminated materials, air, and offices); (2) product sales of its proprietary Id-Fungi Plates (IDFP) and idetect qPCR diagnostic kits for early plant pathogen detection; and (3) custom R&D consulting and protocol development supported by a French CIR Research Tax Credit agreement (2022-2026) that lets clients recover up to 30% of eligible R&D spend. Pricing is bespoke per engagement and not publicly disclosed.

Customers include Bayer Crop Science, BASF, Boehringer Ingelheim, Lafarge-Holcim, Institut Montsouris, and SFJF, with several multi-decade engagements. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (renewed April 2024) and is led by Managing Director Sébastien Vacher (PhD, microbiology) and R&D Head Dr. Semcheddine Cherrad. Distribution is sales-led via direct engagement, regulatory expertise, and R&D collaboration agreements, supported by a content-driven marketing presence (website, LinkedIn, YouTube, peer-reviewed publications, ISO committee participation).

Name

CONIDIA CONIPHY

Legal name

CONIDIA CONIPHY

Website

https://conidia-coniphy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CONIDIA CONIPHY is a French microbiology and phytopathology laboratory that provides microbiological testing, bespoke R&D, and proprietary diagnostic products (IDFP agar plates, idetect qPCR kits, FungiRESIST platform) to enterprise clients in agriculture, construction, pharmaceuticals, and indoor air quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microbiology Laboratory Services

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Agricultural Services (700), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Pathogen & Disease Diagnostics Services (Plant, Soil, Water) (AFACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation Chemical Efficacy Testing & Disinfectant Validation (Quat/PAA Verification) (AFALAEAL), Microbiology & Pathogen Monitoring (Legionella, Coliform, HABs) (EUAHACAI)

Keywords

• Microbiological testing services
• Fungal identification products
• Phytopathology laboratory
• Molecular biology diagnostics
• Fungicide resistance analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services: Microbiological analysis and testing services for contaminated materials, air quality, and product efficacy. Includes sampling, analysis, identification, and advisory services covering plants, water, air, and materials.
2. Product Sales (Id-Fungi Plates, idetect kits): Sale of proprietary diagnostic products including Id-Fungi Plates and idetect molecular biology kits for fungal identification and pathogen detection.
3. R&D Consulting and Protocol Development: Custom R&D service offering bespoke protocols for specific client needs, including CIR-eligible research collaborations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CONIDIA CONIPHY is a microbiology and phytopathology laboratory that delivers bespoke microbiological testing, analysis, and R&D services for mold, yeast, bacteria, and algae contamination in environments, materials, air, and water. The company complements its services with proprietary diagnostic products including Id-Fungi Plates (IDFP agar with unique membrane for rapid fungal identification via MALDI-TOF), idetect qPCR kits for early plant pathogen detection, and the FungiRESIST bioinformatics platform for fungicide resistance analysis.

Product overview

Conidia Coniphy is a microbiology laboratory offering both proprietary diagnostic products and a comprehensive range of testing and analysis services. The core product portfolio includes Id-Fungi Plates (IDFP), a specialized agar plate with a unique membrane for rapid fungal identification using Maldi-Tof; idetect, a ready-to-use qPCR molecular biology kit for early detection of plant pathogens such as powdery mildew; and FungiRESIST, a web-based bioinformatics platform for NGS-based fungicide resistance analysis. Supporting these products is CONID'EYE, an internal image analysis tool. The service offering complements the product range with specialized testing services for phytosanitary products, material resistance to microorganisms, algicidal products, and air purifiers/filters, as well as microbiological analysis of materials, air quality, and indoor environments. The company also provides NGS technology services using both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms. All offerings are delivered through a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Id-Fungi Plates: Innovative fungal identification plates using IDFP agar technology for rapid mold detection and identification via Maldi-Tof analysis.
• idetect
• FungiRESIST
• CONID'EYE

Products and services

• Id-Fungi Plates (IDFP) Specialized agar plates with a unique membrane designed for rapid fungal identification via MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Enables fungal growth in 24 hours with simplified subculturing, reduced contamination risk, and improved standardization of deposits for identification. Used in pharmaceutical, medical biology, and industrial quality control settings.
• idetect (Molecular Biology Kit) Ready-to-use molecular diagnostic kit based on qPCR technology for early detection of plant pathogens, including powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) in grapevines. Enables DNA-based detection up to 14 days before symptom appearance, supporting rational and timely fungicide application decisions.
• FungiRESIST Platform Web-based bioinformatics platform combining long-read Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing with an optimized pipeline for fungicide target genes (CYP51, CYTB). Enables structural characterization of pathogen populations, quantification of resistance alleles and haplotypes, detection of novel mutations, and interactive spatial visualization for epidemiological monitoring of fungicide resistance.
• Phytosanitary Product Testing Laboratory testing services for evaluating the efficacy of crop protection products and fungicides against plant pathogens. Includes monitoring of fungicide resistance in pathogen populations and early detection via qPCR methods. For agrochemical companies and vine growers.
• Testing the Resistance of Materials to Microorganisms Testing services to evaluate material resistance to microbial growth, particularly mold development on construction materials, technical textiles, and bio-based materials. Includes controlled climate chamber testing per norms and internal protocols. For construction companies and material manufacturers.
• Algicidal Product Testing Testing services for algicidal products designed to control algae growth, including accelerated discrimination testing for R&D products such as concrete formulations tested for recolonization by algae. For construction and material R&D teams.
• Microbiological Tests on Air Purifiers and Filters Testing services to evaluate the efficacy of air purifiers and filtration systems against microorganisms, including mold spores, bacteria, and other airborne contaminants in indoor environments.
• Analysis of Contaminated Material Microbiological analysis services to identify and characterize microorganisms contaminating materials, including isolation and identification of mold strains from contaminated products using culture and MALDI-TOF methods.
• Microbiological Analysis of Air Air quality analysis services to detect and quantify mold, yeast, bacteria, and other microorganisms suspended in indoor and outdoor air. Includes assessment of air contamination levels based on mold concentrations (CFU/m3) per standard XP X 43-407.
• Analysis of Air Quality in Offices Indoor air quality audits for business environments to assess mold contamination, identify at-risk areas, and provide recommendations for ventilation, humidity control, and remediation.
• NGS Technology Services Next-generation sequencing services using Illumina short-read and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) long-read platforms. Applications include fungicide resistance monitoring, plant pathogen mutation mapping across Europe, genome-wide analysis, and metagenomics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer reported 15% market share increase after implementing CONIDIA's recommended raw material and biocide changes to reduce product biodegradability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EPILOGICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with EPILOGIC, a company within the TENTAMUS GROUP, to establish a European database of fungal pathogen mutations in wine-growing regions. Joint work on NGS-based mapping of fungicide resistance across Europe. This partnership enables epidemiological surveillance and integrated fungicide management recommendations.
• Tentamus GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONIDIA CONIPHY is a member of the Tentamus Group, a global network of approximately 100 specialized laboratories. The group enables cross-laboratory collaboration, joint offerings, and shared best practices across the network for reciprocal growth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• bioMérieux: Global leader in industrial and clinical microbiology diagnostics, providing culture media, Maldi-Tof identification systems, and pathogen detection kits used in pharmaceutical quality control and food/agriculture testing — closely overlapping with CONIDIA's microbial identification and pharmaceutical QC work.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Food and agro-environmental testing services with microbiology, contaminant, and shelf-life testing capabilities — directly comparable to CONIDIA's microbiological analysis and phytosanitary product testing offerings.
• BIOTECON Diagnostics: Specialist in real-time PCR-based pathogen detection kits for food, water, and plant samples, including plant pathogen diagnostics — directly comparable to CONIDIA's idetect qPCR kit portfolio for early crop disease detection.
• R-Biopharm: Developer of PCR, immunoassay, and chromatography-based diagnostic kits for food, feed, and pharmaceutical quality testing, with a portfolio overlapping CONIDIA's molecular-biology kit and microbiological analysis offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC provider with agri-food and environmental microbiological testing capabilities — directly comparable to CONIDIA's contaminant identification, material resistance, and air-quality microbiological services.
• Eurofins Scientific: World-leading testing laboratory group with dedicated agricultural, environmental, and pharmaceutical microbiology service lines — competes with CONIDIA across essentially every testing category but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with agri-food, environmental, and construction-material testing services that intersect with CONIDIA's microbial contamination testing and material resistance testing portfolios.
• Charles River Laboratories: Contract research and laboratory services organization with microbiology and bioanalytical capabilities serving pharmaceutical and agricultural clients — competes for CONIDIA's pharma testing and R&D consulting engagements.
• SGS: Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) major with agricultural and life sciences divisions offering microbiological and pesticide residue testing — overlaps CONIDIA's environmental and material testing business at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Phytodiagnostic (Adgenix): Smaller specialized plant-pathogen diagnostics developer focused on molecular detection kits for agricultural use — directly comparable niche positioning to CONIDIA's idetect qPCR kit business, though at a smaller scale and narrower crop focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGflLCMMLGUF_owmngWN2iQ/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conidia-coniphy

Compliance3 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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