Azooka labs

Azooka Labs is a biotechnology company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of sustainable genomics consumables and molecular biology reagents. Founded in 2016 and incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the company focuses on green chemistry principles to replace hazardous materials commonly used in life science research. Its product portfolio includes food-grade safe fluorescent dyes (Eco-fluors) for DNA and RNA quantification, as well as indigenous molecular-grade sample collection and transport media, such as the RNA WRAPR and mWRAPR kits. By manufacturing locally, the company aims to provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to imported genomics solutions, operating one of the few private genomics manufacturing units in India.

The company’s innovations address significant gaps in molecular diagnostic accessibility and infrastructure, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Azooka gained recognition for its indigenous contamination-free viral transport media, which allows for sample preservation at room temperature. Its products serve a range of applications, including genomic sequencing, cancer diagnostics, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Beyond manufacturing, Azooka is actively expanding its research footprint into mRNA workflows, cell stabilization, and personalized healthcare, positioning itself as a competitive challenger to established global brands in the molecular biology and diagnostics market.