Iom Bioworks

Iom Bioworks, a Bengaluru-based deep science company founded in 2022, is positioned at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence to personalize healthcare. The firm operates in the growing health-tech and preventative care market, targeting both individual consumers (B2C) and corporate wellness programs (B2B2C). Its business model centers on providing customized health solutions based on an individual's unique gut microbiome. Revenue is generated through the sale of at-home gut profiling kits, which lead to personalized food and prebiotic recommendations delivered via a subscription-based digital platform.

The company was co-founded by CEO Bipin Pradeep Kumar, Chief of Science & Technology Dr. Samik Ghosh, and Chief of Research & Collaboration Dr. Hiroaki Kitano. This leadership team combines expertise in microbiome science, computational biology, AI-driven research, and customer-centered design. Kumar provides strategic vision, Dr. Ghosh leverages his background in computation and biology to build sustainable health solutions, and Dr. Kitano, a renowned systems biologist and AI specialist, drives research and innovation. The founding team's discussions began in 2021, spurred by the pandemic's focus on healthcare, and the company was officially incorporated in July 2022.

Iom Bioworks' core service analyzes a user's gut bacteria to modulate it for improved digestion, immunity, metabolism, and overall well-being. The process begins with an at-home test kit for gut microbiome analysis. Using AI, large-scale knowledge graphs, and advanced modeling, the company's proprietary platform decodes the user's microbiome composition. This analysis results in precise, actionable, and personalized recommendations, including meal plans and prebiotic suggestions designed to harmonize the gut. A key differentiator is the integration of principles from Ayurveda with modern nutritional science, making the dietary suggestions familiar and easier for clients to adopt. The company has established pan-India logistics for its kits and provides a fully digital experience for accessing wellness plans. Within its first year, Iom Bioworks served over 500 customers, secured two patents with two more pending, and published its findings in scientific journals. In June 2025, the company announced a seed funding round of ₹4 crore led by Inflection Point Ventures to expand marketing, secure intellectual property, and scale its teams and infrastructure.

Keywords: gut microbiome, personalized nutrition, health-tech, AI in healthcare, preventative health, gut health, microbiome testing, deep science, biotechnology, custom meal plans, prebiotic recommendations, B2B wellness, B2C health, Indian health-tech, Bengaluru startup, computational biology, systems biology, digital health platform, at-home test kit, metabolic health