Small organisms, big impact: inside Kytos' microbiome revolution

Written By Svein Martinsen

We just had the pleasure of visiting our partner Kytos at their headquarters in Ghent, Belgium. Kytos is a spin-off company founded in 2020, developing microbiome management solutions for the horticulture and aquaculture industries. Their core IP builds on decades of world-leading research in the management of microbial communities, developed at the Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET) at Ghent University.

Kytos delivers integrated microbiome management solutions that safeguard economic and sustainable growth. We're happy to announce that their services will now be offered through SmartAkva to the Nordic market.

Manage microbiome health anytime, anywhere

Did you know that you can manage microbiome health anytime, anywhere? With Kytos you get:

  • A full microbiome health dashboard on an app

  • More than 10 health indicators

  • Timely identification of health problems

Validated, science-based service programs

Effective management of aquaculture systems requires careful consideration of microbiome sampling. Kytos' service programs have been validated across Europe and Asia, and with thousands of samples. They've put in the work to find the optimal microbiome health program for every aquaculture system, so you don't have to. They offer:

Programs: Service programs for any farm, ranging from exploration to full solutions.

Logistics: Sampling materials and logistics included and arranged for you.

Support: Mobile and web app available for consulting data, backed by Kytos experts in SmartAkva.

Interested? Please give us a call or check out www.kytos.be to learn more.

Svein Martinsen