Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Name

Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Legal name

Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Website

https://english.genetics.cas.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFABALAL

Digital Breeding & Bioinformatics Software (Breeding informatics, decision tools)

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

SECONDARYAFACAEAD

Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Livestock Services (Breeding, AI, Pregnancy Checking, Handling)

SECONDARYAFAEAJAC

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Breeding & Genetics Services

SECONDARYHLAGANAI

Bioinformatics, Multi-Omics Data Analysis & Interpretation Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Specialty Lab Services (Genomics/Proteomics/Cellomics)

SECONDARYHLAGADAG

Proteomics & Biomarker Analytical Testing

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

Keywords

• Genetics research services
• Developmental biology research
• Crop genetics breeding
• Genome editing platforms
• Stem cell research

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government research funding: Funded by Chinese Academy of Sciences and government research grants for basic and applied research in genetics and developmental biology

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IGDB conducts basic and applied scientific research in genetics and developmental biology, hosting over 85 research groups focused on crop genetics and breeding, plant and animal development, animal models for human diseases, stem cell and tissue engineering, and water-saving agriculture. The institute operates shared core facilities including proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, cell imaging, and animal facilities. Research outputs are disseminated through academic publications, technology transfer, and international collaborations such as the CEPAMS joint program with John Innes Centre.

Product overview

The Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a public research institute focused on basic and applied research in modern agriculture and human health. It is not a product company and does not offer commercial products or services. IGDB conducts scientific research across areas including crop genetics and breeding, plant and animal development, animal models for human diseases, stem cell and tissue engineering, and water-saving agriculture. The institute hosts over 85 research groups and operates core facilities including proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, cell imaging, and animal facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Research programs in molecular genetics and genomics, crop phenotyping, precision control of traits, big data analytics, intelligent breeding, and de novo domestication conducted by over 85 research groups, serving agricultural companies and breeding programs.
• Plant and Animal Developmental Biology Research Basic research into plant and animal developmental mechanisms, including stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and developmental genetics, serving academic and biomedical research communities.
• Animal Models for Human Diseases Research Research program developing animal models to study human diseases, including neurological diseases, supporting academic and translational medical research.
• Core Research Facility Services Shared core facilities offering proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, cell imaging, and animal facility services to internal and external researchers.
• CEPAMS Joint Research Program Joint research initiative with John Innes Centre (UK) under the CAS-JIC Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science, offering collaborative research, training, mentoring, and access to technology platforms in Shanghai and Beijing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gene-edited wheat developed with resistance to powdery mildew without yield loss
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• John Innes Centre, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015CEPAMS (CAS-JIC Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science) established as a joint initiative between CAS and John Innes Centre. Group Leaders have joint affiliation and benefit from mentoring, collaboration, training, access to technology platforms in the UK and attendance at internal John Innes Centre scientific meetings.
• CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAMS Group Leaders can work in state-of-the-art laboratories in either Shanghai or Beijing with joint affiliation between IGDB and the Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences.
• CEPAMS Consortium PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners including CEPAMS, CEPEI, EMBRAPA, NAIST, IPK, John Innes Centre, CBGP, UC Davis, and Wageningen University for collaborative plant and microbial research.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salk Institute for Biological Studies: US biological research institute with strengths in plant biology, genetics, and developmental biology. Comparable to IGDB in its broad life sciences remit and emphasis on fundamental discovery research.
• Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard: US genomics and biomedical research institute. Comparable to IGDB in large-scale genomic research capacity, core facility model, and translational genetics programs.
• John Innes Centre: UK-based plant science and microbiology research institute that is IGDB's core CEPAMS joint venture partner. Both institutions conduct genetics, genomics, and crop improvement research with overlapping technology platforms.
• Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research: German research institute focused on plant genetics, molecular biology, and breeding research. Directly comparable to IGDB in mission, scope of plant genetics programs, and publication-driven research output.
• Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research: MIT-affiliated biomedical research institute with foundational research in genetics, genomics, and developmental biology. Comparable to IGDB in its high-impact, PI-driven research model.
• Donald Danforth Plant Science Center: US nonprofit plant science research institute focused on crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. Directly comparable to IGDB's crop genetics and translational plant biology programs.
• Kazusa DNA Research Institute: Japanese research institute specializing in plant genomics and DNA sequencing. Comparable to IGDB's plant genomics, crop genetics, and bioinformatics research activities.
• Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS): China's premier national agricultural research body operating under the Ministry of Agriculture. Overlaps with IGDB in crop genetics, breeding, and water-saving agriculture research.
• Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: US private research institution in genetics, genomics, and developmental biology. Comparable to IGDB's developmental biology and genetics research focus and its high-impact publication record.

Regional players

• Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory: Singapore-based life sciences research institute with strengths in plant biology, genetics, and developmental biology. Comparable to IGDB in research scope but operating primarily in Southeast Asia rather than China.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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