Azooka Labs · Bangalore, India

Genomics · Molecular biology · Eco-Fluors

Biology movesforward. So shouldthe tools behind it.

We build genomics and molecular biology tools that are cutting-edge, affordable and safer, from ambient-temperature sample collection to food-grade fluorescent reagents. They're made in India for labs everywhere.

01Sample collection02DNA/RNA extraction03Quantification04NGS library prep05Sequencing
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01 · The molecule

Every sample carries a code.

DNA and RNA are fragile. Much of genomics comes down to protecting that code from collection until it's read.

Our science

02 · The sample

Protected at room temperature.

mWRAPR and RNA WRAPR media stabilise nucleic acids at ambient temperature, so samples travel without dry ice or a cold chain.

Explore mWRAPR

03 · The cell

Made visible, safely.

Food-grade Eco-Fluors such as ANO stain the nucleus of living cells. They replace toxic dyes the field has relied on for decades.

Explore Eco-Fluors

01 Our purpose

Our purpose

Groundbreaking genomics shouldn't take years to reach the rest of the world. We make cutting-edge molecular biology affordable, accessible and safer, so discovery can have a truly global impact.

A — Inclusive innovation

Built for every lab, not just the best funded

Innovations from high-income countries often reach low- and middle-income countries years later. We design for real-world costs and infrastructure from day one.

B — Safer by design

Food-grade fluorophores and non-toxic kits

Our patented Eco-Fluors and phenol-chloroform-free extraction kits remove hazardous chemicals from everyday workflows.

C — Make in India

Flexible kits without vendor lock-in

India-made genomics workflow kits that, by our numbers, cut DNA and RNA sequencing costs by 40%.

03 How the workflow connects

From the first swabto the final read.

Use Azooka at one stage or several. Each product works on its own alongside the instruments and kits you already run.

Stage 01

Sample collection

Blood, saliva, a swab or stool goes into a tube pre-filled with stabilising medium.

mWRAPR tubes
Stage 02

Preservation & transport

The medium protects DNA and RNA so the sample can ship at room temperature.

RNA WRAPR media
Stage 03

DNA/RNA extraction

Nucleic acids are purified and PCR inhibitors removed, by hand or on automation.

AZUL kits
Stage 04

Quantification

A fluorescent dye measures how much DNA or RNA there is, so labs know the sample is ready.

tinto rang™ kits
Stage 05

Downstream analysis

PCR/qPCR, LAMP, NGS library preparation and sequencing.

Genomics services

04 Logistics, reinvented

No dry ice.No cold chain.

Transport and store biological samples at ambient temperature. Sample integrity holds for up to 90 days without degradation, depending on product.

Conventional

Cold-chain logistics

  • TemperatureContinuous cold chain
  • PackagingDry ice at 5–8× the sample volume
  • Shipping costBaseline
  • RiskThawing, delays, leakage
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Ambient transport

  • TemperatureRoom temperature, up to 55 °C
  • PackagingNo dry ice required
  • Shipping costSave up to 70–80%
  • AssuranceReplacement warranty for leakage or contamination in transit

Room-temperature shipping

Say goodbye to dry-ice hassles and make testing more accessible than ever.

No vendor lock-in

Our kits and assays work on any device without modifications.

Replacement warranty

Hassle-free replacement if leakage or contamination occurs during shipment.

Battle-tested integrity

Up to 40 days at 55 °C, proven during the COVID-19 pandemic across diverse terrains.

05 Featured products

Engineered for the bench.Designed to travel.

Real products, documented and quoted directly. Add anything to your enquiry list and request a quote in one step.

Explore Products
mWRAPR Blood DNA Collection Tubes
mWRAPR · Collection

mWRAPR Blood DNA Collection Tubes

Collect, store, and transport whole blood samples without compromising nucleic acid quality.

Blood
From ₹16,250
mWRAPR Blood cfDNA Collection Tubes
mWRAPR · Collection

mWRAPR Blood cfDNA Collection Tubes

Effortlessly collect, store, and transport blood, plasma, or serum for use in IVD platforms.

BloodPlasma/Serum
From ₹21,250
mWRAPR Saliva DNA/RNA Collection Tube
mWRAPR · Collection

mWRAPR Saliva DNA/RNA Collection Tube

mWRAPR Saliva DNA Tube ensures saliva sample stability during transport/storage without needing cold storage for up to 14-days or at 4°C for up to one month.

Saliva
From ₹82,550
RNA WRAPR (RNAlater Equivalent)
RNA WRAPR · Media

RNA WRAPR (RNAlater Equivalent)

RNA WRAPR is a Molecular Transport Medium for stabilizing nucleic acids in any biological sample.

TissueCellsAny sample
From ₹22,990
AZUL Blood DNA Extraction Kit
AZUL · DNA extraction

AZUL Blood DNA Extraction Kit

AZUL Blood DNA Extraction Kit is an easy and efficient system for the isolation of total DNA from whole blood and plasma.

BloodPlasma/Serum
From ₹7,500
AZUL FFPE DNA Extraction Kit
AZUL · DNA extraction

AZUL FFPE DNA Extraction Kit

AZUL FFPE DNA Extraction Kit is an easy and efficient system for the isolation of high-quality genomic DNA from archived FFPE samples.

FFPETissue
From ₹11,000
tinto rang™ DNA Quantification Kit
Eco-Fluors · Quantification

tinto rang™ DNA Quantification Kit

Tinto rang™ DNA Quantification Kit is an advanced, eco-friendly alternative to PicoGreen-based kits for Qubit™ assays.

Purified nucleic acids
Price on request
ANO Cell Stain
Eco-Fluors · Stain

ANO Cell Stain

Conveniently visualize live cells with ANO eco-fluorophore, the only food-grade safe nuclear stain.

Cells
From ₹6,050

06 Trust & credibility

Trusted whereit matters.

7,00,000+

mWRAPR units used by Metropolis with no sample contaminations or replacements.

90%

market share in India’s gut microbiome sector, where market leaders use Azooka in D2C tests.

61

products across collection, stabilisation, extraction and Eco-Fluors.

17

unique biomolecule binders in our IP pipeline, with a matter-of-composition patent filed.

“We have moved our entire sample collection tubes from Invitek Diagnostics to Azooka’s mWRAPR. It has improved yields from samples and stable at higher temperatures that is critical in GCC and APAC markets.”
Kumar SankaranCEO, Leucine Rich Bio Pvt Ltd
“Hologenomics is the critical success factor for longevity, we have chosen Azooka sample collection kits for saliva collection after detailed evaluation. This is a game changer in genomics and personalized medicine.”
Shiva SubramanianFounder, Biopeak Wellness Pvt Ltd
“I’m impressed with Azooka’s mWRAPR Cervical vials! They’re incredibly easy to handle, and the cell preservation is top-notch. I’ve stored samples for up to five months and still managed to extract high-quality DNA.”
Vaishnavi MuktineniProject Technical Support, Adyar Cancer Research
“We are using Azooka’s RNAWRAPR since COVID-19 times. We have not faced any sample contamination problems, we are happy to have switched from an imported vendor. They are very quick to respond and resolve field issues.”
Kavitha LugadeProcurement Manager, Rivaara Labs
“We have used more than 7,00,000 units without any sample contaminations or replacements.”
Niranjan PatelMetropolis

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Technology Development Board award
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National Startup Awards 2020
And more recognitionNational Startup Awards, BioAsia, ET Power of Ideas and others
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Beyond human genomics

Every genomehas a story.Including theirs.

Our extraction services cover microbes, plant and animal tissues, body fluids, veterinary, FFPE and environmental samples.

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