Pre Seed · Biotech · Tromsø, Norway · Founded 2020 · 4–4 employees
Wai Genetics is a Norwegian biotech company that has developed a revolutionary Wai-Buffer technology that improves genetic sample quality from 9% to 92%, enabling more comprehensive genetic analysis for difficult samples including bacteria, plant DNA, and fungi. The company focuses on marine biotechnology services, particularly monitoring bacterial balance in water samples to improve fish health and production capacity in aquaculture. Founded in 2020 and based in Tromsø, the startup won the High North Young Entrepreneur Award 2022 and received NOK 50,000 in prize money. Their technology is especially valuable for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) where cleaning bacteria recycles water and ensures optimal fish health.
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