Arquea Biological Innovations
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- Animal health / Veterinary
- Food safety
Arquea is a biotechnology spin-off whose core mission is to protect Public Health through the early detection of biological threats. The company develops innovative molecular diagnostic solutions for the agri-food and water industries, with the strategic objective of becoming the European leader in food safety and quality over the next decade. Its value proposition aims to democratize high-precision testing by providing companies with full autonomy in managing their safety processes through fast, simple, and affordable self-monitoring systems.
Its main solution is an integrated pathogen detection system (Arquea Kit) built on three pillars:
1. Hardware: A portable, autonomous, and patented optical detection device designed for on-site analysis directly on the production line.
2. Consumables: Proprietary enzymatic biochemical reagents (AMP-LAMP® technology) that deliver results in under 60 minutes, without the need for enrichment, and with the capability to differentiate between live and dead cells.
3. Digital Platform: A cloud-based software platform with integrated AI that ensures full traceability, digitalizes the process, and automates decision-making.
The system currently detects Listeria, with Salmonella and Legionella in advanced stages of development.
Arquea is seeking strategic industrial partners to undertake its scaling and international expansion phase, with a priority focus on Germany, France, and Italy. Its areas of interest include:
• Distribution and Commercialization: Partnerships with specialized agents in the agri-food and water sectors under an indirect sales model.
• R&D and Validation: Scientific collaborations to expand the pathogen portfolio into human health, veterinary applications, and water analysis.
• Biotechnological Innovation: Alliances for the development of enhanced enzymes and new hardware with simultaneous detection capabilities (multiplexing).
• Advisory: Incorporation of scientific and business experts from strategic partners.