What BLUE ANALYTICS LTD does

Blue Analytics AS is a Bergen-based biotechnology laboratory founded in 2020 as a spin-off from vaccine producer Vaxxinova Norway. The company provides diagnostic, genomics, and genotyping services to the Norwegian aquaculture industry, with secondary application to agriculture. It serves Atlantic salmon farmers, breeding companies, fish-health veterinarians, and Norwegian regulators, anchored by an 18-20 person team operating from modern facilities at Marineholmen in Bergen, including a 24-hour sample drop-off station.

The company's service portfolio is organized into two lines. Diagnostics covers PCR/qPCR pathogen detection, sequencing and phylogenetic disease tracking, the proprietary Blue WaterDetect water-filtration method for non-lethal early infection screening, bacteriology with MLVA genotyping (notably Moritella viscosa), histopathology delivered in collaboration with Veterinærinstituttet, and fish-health consultancy. Genomics covers genotyping for breeding programs, microsatellite analysis for parentage and population genetics, and DNA tracing of escaped farmed salmon operated in partnership with Sporbarhet AS. Recent additions include Blue SmoltRelease, a digital PCR-based smoltification timing test, and pathogen testing for tilapia species.

Blue Analytics earns revenue on a per-assay, quote-based transaction model, charging fish farmers, aquaculture companies, and public authorities for individual PCR, sequencing, genotyping, and water-filtration analyses. It holds ISO 17025 accreditation (TEST 324) and Mattilsynet designated-laboratory status for the three most economically critical Norwegian salmon pathogens—ISA, BKD, and PD—making it one of a small set of laboratories authorized to perform mandatory government screening. The company sells through direct B2B engagement led by Head of Sales and Marketing Dag Knappskog, supplemented by an online customer portal (portal.blueanalytics.no) and sample-kit distribution via the kunde.extend.no platform. AquaGen is disclosed as a reference customer for Blue WaterDetect.

Name

BLUE ANALYTICS LTD

Legal name

Blue Analytics AS

Website

https://blueanalytics.no/en/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Analytics AS is a Bergen-based aquaculture and agriculture laboratory providing PCR diagnostics, sequencing, water-filtration pathogen detection, genotyping, and DNA tracing services primarily to Norwegian salmon farmers, breeding companies, and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Diagnostics Laboratory Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Disease Surveillance & Reporting Systems (HLAMAJAB), Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE), Diagnostics & Laboratory Coordination (Sample Collection, Lab Liaison, Interpretation) (AFACALAE), Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Laboratory-Based Surveillance & Genomic Epidemiology (WGS/NGS) (HLAJABAC)

Keywords

• Aquaculture diagnostics
• Fish disease testing
• PCR analysis services
• Molecular biology services
• Aquaculture genomics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory diagnostic and genomics analysis services: Blue Analytics provides paid analytical services to fish farmers, aquaculture companies, and public authorities. Customers submit samples for PCR analysis, sequencing, water filtration, bacteriology, histopathology, smoltification testing, and genotyping. Revenue is generated through per-assay fees for specific tests ordered. The company also supplies sampling equipment and kits as a complementary offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blue Analytics provides paid laboratory analysis services for the Norwegian aquaculture industry, delivering fast and precise identification of disease-causing viruses, bacteria, and parasites in fish using molecular biology techniques. Its portfolio is organized into Diagnostics (PCR analysis, sequencing, water filtration, bacteriology/MLVA, histopathology, and fish health consultancy) and Genomics (genotyping, microsatellite analysis, and DNA tracing of escaped salmon), with samples submitted to its Bergen laboratory via a 24-hour drop-off station and customer portal.

Product overview

Blue Analytics is a biotechnology company offering laboratory analysis services for aquaculture and agriculture. The portfolio consists of two main service lines: Diagnostics (PCR analysis, sequencing, water filtration, smoltification testing, bacteriology/MLVA, histopathology, and consultancy) and Genomics (genotyping, microsatellite analysis, and DNA tracing). Core diagnostic services include PCR analysis for pathogen detection across multiple fish species, sequencing for disease tracking and phylogenetic analysis, and Blue WaterDetect for fish-friendly water filtration-based early infection detection. The Blue SmoltRelease product uses digital PCR for smoltification readiness testing. Genomics services include genotyping for breeding programs, microsatellite analysis for parentage and population genetics, and DNA tracing for escaped salmon in partnership with Sporbarhet AS. The customer portal provides online ordering and results access. Services are primarily delivered from the Bergen laboratory with a 24-hour sample drop-off station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue SmoltRelease: Smoltification test for determination of optimal sea transfer timing, using digital PCR to measure freshwater and seawater ATPase ratios in gill tissue.
• Blue WaterDetect

Products and services

• PCR Analysis Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) diagnostics that detect disease-causing viruses, bacteria, parasites, and genetic mutations in fish tissue, mucus, seminal fluid, ovarian fluid, water, and other environmental samples. Real-time PCR (qPCR) generates Ct values for qualitative detection and semiquantitative pathogen load assessment, sold as a paid analytical service to fish farmers, aquaculture companies, and public authorities.
• Sequencing DNA/RNA sequencing of specific pathogen genome segments followed by phylogenetic analysis to determine relationships between disease variants and trace introduction sources. Includes ILAV (HPR and fusion protein), IPNV (segment A), and SAV (variant differentiation) sequencing performed in-house with proprietary equipment, sold to aquaculture operators and authorities for disease tracking.
• Blue WaterDetect Proprietary water filtration method for early, fish-friendly detection of pathogens in tank or cage water. Validated for ISAV in seawater, capturing 70-90% of viral material at high Ct values (29+), so that a single water sample can replace over 100 individual fish samples for early virus detection. Sold to aquaculture operators as a paid analytical service.
• Blue SmoltRelease Smoltification test using digital PCR (dPCR) to simultaneously quantify freshwater ATPase and saltwater ATPase from gill tissue, determining optimal sea transfer timing for salmon and building facility-specific databases to predict future smoltification outcomes. Sold to salmon hatcheries and smolt producers as a paid analytical service.
• Bacteriology and MLVA Bacteriological culture with MALDI-ToF identification of fish pathogenic bacteria (delivered in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute) plus an MLVA service that differentiates Moritella viscosa variants to support variant-specific vaccine decisions for winter ulcer prevention. Sold to fish farmers and vaccine producers as a paid analytical service.
• Histopathology Tissue-level pathological examination through sample preparation, sectioning, and digital scanning, with slide preparation performed by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute under a collaboration agreement and interpretation returned to Blue Analytics for report writing. Sold to fish health professionals and aquaculture operators as a paid analytical service.
• Genotyping DNA analysis identifying genetic variants across the genome for aquaculture and agriculture breeding programmes, including support for development and testing of custom genotyping arrays for specific species. Sold to breeding companies as a paid analytical service.
• Microsatellite Analysis Genetic analysis using short repetitive DNA sequences (microsatellites) for parentage testing, sibling-relationship analysis, demographic analysis, population genetics, and breeding verification. Optimized panels available for salmon, rainbow trout, cod, lumpfish, and ballan wrasse. Sold to breeding companies and aquaculture operators as a paid analytical service.
• DNA Tracing of Escaped Salmon DNA-based tracking of escaped farmed fish using individual genetic fingerprints matched to parental genetic profiles, performed for Sporbarhet AS as part of the nationwide escaped salmon traceability system. Sample collection, DNA isolation, and genotyping are delivered by Blue Analytics, with final tracking back to parent fish and egg batches carried out by Sporbarhet. Sold to Norwegian salmon farmers participating in the system as a paid analytical service.
• Consultancy in Diagnostics and Fish Health Expert advisory services covering disease investigation, risk assessment, sampling regime design, alternative method development for unclear cases, and documentation support for autogenous vaccine applications, sold to fish health consultants, veterinarians, and aquaculture operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• One water sample can replace over 100 individual fish samples for early virus detection in populations with low infection prevalence (<5%) and low viral loads.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sporbarhet AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2021Sporbarhet AS and Blue Analytics AS entered a cooperation agreement to operate a system for DNA tracking of escaped farmed salmon. The tracking system was launched in October 2021 as the primary method in the nationwide tracking service offered to all Norwegian salmon farmers. Blue Analytics delivers standardized sampling packages and performs DNA isolation and genotyping from suspected escape incident samples. Data is transferred to Sporbarhet, which is responsible for the final tracking back to parent fish and egg batches.
• Veterinærinstituttet (Norwegian Veterinary Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlue Analytics has a collaboration agreement with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute for MALDI-ToF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight) mass spectrometry for rapid and specific identification of bacteria and fungi. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute performs these tests on behalf of Blue Analytics. Blue Analytics also follows guidelines from the Veterinary Institute as the national reference laboratory for fish diseases when conducting designated laboratory analyses.
• Veterinærinstituttet (Norwegian Veterinary Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Analytics offers histopathology services through a collaboration agreement with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute. Tissue samples are sent to the Veterinary Institute for section preparation and staining, which then returns digitized images to Blue Analytics for interpretation and report writing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global inspection, verification and testing company with food and aquaculture testing services; offers PCR-based pathogen testing as part of a much wider laboratory network.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification company with aquaculture testing services; broader portfolio but overlapping capabilities in fish health and food safety diagnostics.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services group with aquaculture and food testing capabilities; competes with Blue Analytics in PCR-based pathogen detection at scale across Europe.
• Veterinærinstituttet (Norwegian Veterinary Institute): Norway's national reference laboratory for fish diseases; performs histopathology and MALDI-ToF services on behalf of Blue Analytics and serves as the benchmark public-sector fish health lab for ISA, BKD and PD.
• Vaxxinova Norway: Parent company of Blue Analytics and a broader animal-health player focused on fish vaccines and diagnostics in Norway; overlaps in fish health services but operates a wider portfolio of autogenous vaccines.

Emerging players

• Benchmark Genetics: Aquaculture breeding company operating salmon and shrimp genetics programmes; comparable genomics activity (parentage, trait selection) and a potential customer or competitor in aquaculture genotyping.

Others

• Nofima: Norwegian food and aquaculture research institute where Head of Genomics Céleste Jacq previously worked; adjacent research partner providing genetics and breeding science relevant to Blue Analytics' genomics services.
• AquaGen: Norwegian salmon breeding company and existing customer of Blue Analytics (confirmed Blue WaterDetect user); comparable genomics activity in breeding and parentage verification, but operates as a customer/ecosystem participant rather than a lab competitor.

Direct peers

• PatoGen AS: Norwegian aquaculture-focused diagnostics laboratory offering PCR, histology and fish health services to the Norwegian salmon industry; the closest direct competitor to Blue Analytics in fish health diagnostics and accredited analyses.
• Fish Vet Group (Aquatic Vets): International fish health diagnostics and clinical services provider offering PCR, histology and bacteriology across multiple aquaculture species; competes directly with Blue Analytics in fish disease diagnostics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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