ABOUT US

We are CYTENA

CYTENA is where curious, brilliant, and driven  minds come together to push the boundaries of life science. We believe biological research and drug development should be more accessible, empowering scientists to accelerate discoveries and develop therapies that improve lives worldwide.

Our Company

CYTENA is a multiple award-winning biotechnology company founded in 2014 in Freiburg, Germany. We develop automated instruments for life science laboratories, including single-cell dispensers, microplate washers, live-cell imaging & analysis, liquid handlers, and fully automated workstations for cell line development and next-generation sequencing (NGS).

Today, our technologies support researchers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic laboratories around the world. Alongside innovative products, we are committed to delivering intuitive user experiences and exceptional customer support that help laboratories work more efficiently and confidently.

Since joining BICO in 2019, CYTENA has become part of a global lab automation portfolio serving the world's leading life science organizations, combining expertise across automation, intelligence, and data-driven laboratory solutions.


CYTENA GmbH HQ

Zollhallenstr. 5
79106 Freiburg, Germany

[email protected]

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Find Us Worldwide

While our products are made with love in our HQ in Freiburg, we have offices and colleagues across the world. 

 

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The people behind CYTENA

Customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work alongside the labs that use our instruments, learning what slows them down and turning that insight into better hardware, software, and support. The same energy shows up internally: across the globe, CYTENOS come together in and outside the lab, and that shared culture is what carries through to every customer we work with.

Our Values

Trust

The foundation of everything we do. We build trust by fostering transparency, acting with integrity, and holding ourselves and each other accountable.

Focus

Knowing what matters most. We prioritize the goals and actions that create the greatest impact, staying committed to what drives our success.

Collaboration

Achieving more together. By working as one team, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other, we unlock our full potential and drive meaningful results across the organization.

Grit

The determination to succeed. We face challenges with passion, perseverance, and resilience, staying motivated and committed to our mission, no matter the obstacles.

We Are a Part of BICO

CYTENA is proud to be a part of BICO, a global lab automation partner serving the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research institutions.

Together, we're accelerating scientific discovery by combining automation, intelligence, and data across a portfolio of pioneering life science companies.

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