Microbial Discovery Services | BioArchive
Access our collection of tens of thousands unique microbial strains - or let us search for you.
What's in for you?
- The right microorganism for your specific product, process, or desired trait
- Accelerated R&D with thousands of strains and pre-characterized, application-focused collections
- Reduced discovery risk through tailored screening, characterization, and analytical support
- Access to Nagoya-compliant strains through custom discovery projects or transparent licensing options
The BioArchive – Proprietary microorganisms
We provide everything you need to find the best microorganism for your application, whether you are looking for a high-titer production strain for enzyme and protein production, a strain for the production of a valuable biomolecule, a microbial biocatalyst for fermented food products, or even a probiotic.
- The BioArchive is an extensive and diverse collection of several thousand microorganisms.
- The collection also includes so-called Value Collections, which have been specifically assembled for applications in food production, as probiotics, and in the cleantech sector.
- All strains originate from Nagoya-compliant habitats.
Value Strain Collections of microbial biocatalysts
Accelerate your R&D by accessing our Value Strain Collections of pre-characterized microbial biocatalysts for specific applications:
- Value Strain Collection Food: 900+ food cultures for application in the preparation of fermented food, beverages and more
- Value Strain Collection Probiotics: 800+ beneficial microorganisms for application in Health, Sustainability and Agriculture
- Value Strain Collection Cleantech: 400+ microbial strains for metal recovery, biopolymer formation, carbon capture and more
- Explorer Collections: So far unexplored isolates from special habitats: plant tissue, aquatic samples, extreme conditions (pH, temperature, salts, metals)
Bioprospecting to discover microorganisms
Benefit from our extensive expertise in microbiology and environmental sampling to access microorganisms and metagenomes with the biosynthetic potential you need from carefully selected natural environments. Our Nagoya Protocol–compliant isolation strategies ensure full legal compliance throughout the discovery process. Supported by comprehensive in-house analytical capabilities, we develop tailored screening assays to identify the strains and biological activities that best match your specific application.
Access to the BioArchive
Unlocking the right microorganism starts with a clear understanding of the application you need to drive. There are two ways to benefit from our BioArchive, depending on your specific challenge.
1. Custom microorganism discovery project
- In a tailor-made discovery project, our microbiologists work closely with you to define your challenge and develop a solution aligned with your specific needs.
- We establish the right growth conditions, screening workflows, and analytical methods while considering biosafety and GMO/non-GMO requirements.
- Drawing on our BioArchive, Value Collections, and bioprospecting capabilities, we identify and characterize the most promising microorganisms for your target product or desired trait.
2. Licensing a selected strain
Gain direct access to pre-characterized microorganisms from our Value Collections through licensing options with clear terms and conditions. This allows you to use selected strains directly for defined applications.
