Simple and Precise Detection of Pathogens

We make 
Diagnostics 
accessible to everyone

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DetechRespi Test

Our first respiratory panel on a test cartridge
– designed for simple, reliable pathogen detection.

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Benefits

Detechgene offers a PCR-alternative in the form of lyophilized LAMP beads for nucleic acid detection.

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Reliable Molecular Diagnostics

Rapid on-site molecular results to support confident clinical decisions –  without complex lab infrastructure.

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Multiplex Detection

Detect multiple pathogens in one run to enable faster, targeted treatment decisions.

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Portable & Scalable

Designed for decentralized use and rapid rollout with minimal infrastructure.

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Flexible Panel Design

Rapidly adapt panels to locally relevant or emerging pathogens across  sample types.

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our solution

Advancing Technology

We overcome the trade-off between speed and accuracy in clinical diagnostics.

Built on nucleic acid detection, our platform architecture is designed for reliable and scalable molecular diagnostics.

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Made in Cologne

Detechgene is headquartered in Cologne and originated from the University Hospital Cologne environment, combining scientific rigor with product development.

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Our partners

Together with our strong partners, we build the ecosystem to drive innovation in molecular diagnostics.

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Mentions & Recognition

Awards
WiNa Award 2025
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

Biologist Reza Esmaillie and engineer Robin Bayer have developed a PCR test that detects not only coronaviruses, but also bacteria or fungi. With their...

November 2025
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Kölnische Rundschau

As precise as a PCR test, but as fast as an antigen test: A young company from Cologne is about to launch a new type of diagnostic system. The invention...

August 2025
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Interview
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WDR

Kölner Universitäten helfen bei der Start-Up-Gründung...

February 2025
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EU-Startups

German BioTech startup Detechgene pockets €3.2 million to take lab diagnostics mobile. Detechgene, a Cologne-based BioTech startup...

August 2025
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Project
Nigeria x NRW x Detechgene
giz

Reality check for young German companies: The Cologne-based start-up Detechgene was one of the ten German...

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Kölner StadtAnzeiger

Detechgene raises 3.2 million euros – market entry is imminent. Reza Esmaillie and Robin Bayer are developing a PCR test that detects pathogens...

August 2025
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testimonials

What partners say

Detechgene provided outstanding support in establishing quantitative qPCR methods. We were particularly impressed by the swift and efficient implementation as well as the competent scientific guidance. An impressive combination of scientific depth and practical execution.

Dr. Martin Sieber

Professor of Biology, Clinical Research

Detechgene combines the best of both worlds: the speed of a point-of-care test with the quality assurance of a diagnostic laboratory. This integrated approach builds trust in the test result and brings reliable molecular diagnostics faster and closer to the patient.

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Dr. Rolf Kaiser

Head of Resistance Research, Virology

Technologies like those developed by Detechgene bring diagnostic decisions closer to the patient. When results are transmitted in near real-time to surveillance networks like the Clinical Virology Net, this enables earlier detection of epidemiological developments and more timely assessment of infectious disease events.

Dr. Norbert Schmeißer

CEO of MEDEORA GmbH,
Technical & Organisational Lead for Clinical Virology Net