Progenus

Progenus – Molecular Biology & Applied R&D Partner

Progenus is a Belgian biotechnology company with over 25 years of experience in molecular biology, animal genetics, DNA analysis and the development of molecular solutions for research and industrial applications.

Combining scientific expertise, advanced molecular technologies and a flexible, collaborative approach, we support research organizations, universities, biotechnology companies and industrial partners in developing, validating and implementing innovative molecular methods.

Progenus is currently involved in two ongoing Horizon Europe projects, building on our commitment to collaborative European research and innovation.

Scientific and Technological Expertise

Our core expertise includes:

• Molecular assay development: Design, optimization and validation of customized PCR, qPCR and LAMP methods for research, diagnostic and industrial applications.

• DNA sequencing and microbial characterization: Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing (NGS), bacterial whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and 16S rRNA sequencing.

• Animal genetics: Genetic identification, parentage verification, detection of inherited diseases and development of genetic tests for livestock and companion animals.

• Food safety and molecular quality control: DNA-based identification and quantification of species, bacterial characterization and development of analytical methods for food authenticity and quality control.

• Molecular diagnostics and technology development: Development and manufacturing of molecular testing kits, including OEM solutions, in an ISO 13485-certified environment.

Our strength lies in translating scientific and technological challenges into robust, practical molecular solutions, from feasibility assessment and method development to analytical validation and implementation.

Research and Innovation Interests

Within Horizon Europe Cluster 6, we are particularly interested in collaborative projects addressing:

• Animal health, livestock sustainability and One Health, including molecular approaches to animal health and disease monitoring.

• Microbiome research and applications, particularly in livestock, food systems, probiotics and biotechnology.

• Food safety, authenticity and sustainable food systems, through molecular detection, identification and characterization technologies.

• Biodiversity and ecosystem health, including molecular species identification and the development of targeted detection methods.

• Innovative molecular diagnostics, including the development, validation and potential commercialization of new analytical technologies.

Horizon Europe Collaboration Opportunities

Progenus is interested in joining new European research and innovation consortia as a specialized R&D and technology partner.

We can contribute to collaborative projects through:

• Development and validation of molecular detection and diagnostic methods.

• DNA sequencing, genetic analysis and microbial characterization.

• Development of analytical tools for research and industrial applications.

• Laboratory testing, experimental validation and method optimization.

• Translation of research results into practical molecular assays and testing kits.

In addition to our laboratory capabilities, we have an established network within the animal breeding, veterinary and agri-food sectors, helping connect scientific research with industrial needs and practical applications.

Let's Collaborate

At the Care4Bio Brokerage Event, we are looking to connect with Horizon Europe project coordinators, universities, research institutes, biotechnology companies and industrial partners developing proposals for Cluster 6.

We are particularly interested in consortia seeking complementary expertise in molecular biology, animal genetics, microbiome analysis, sequencing or molecular assay development.

We look forward to exploring opportunities for meaningful and long-term R&D collaborations.