HISTORIQUE
Born out of the Paris-Saclay ecosystem, the project led to the founding of Luxigene in June 2025 by Chrystian Wilk. The company set up at Genopole later that year, where it runs its conservation and genetic design platform.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCTS / SERVICES / TECHNOLOGY
Luxigene is building a cryobank and a genetic database of the world’s rarest and most endangered plants. The company then uses genetic engineering and the data collected to design bespoke exceptional plants, with unprecedented shapes, colours and traits, delivered with a self-sustaining care solution.
CUSTOMER REFERENCES / COLLABORATIONS / HIGHLIGHTS
Luxigene has assembled a first collection of rare and endangered plants, whose genetic resources have been sampled and whose tissues are cryopreserved, making it possible to regenerate them in the event of extinction. Plants have already been successfully regenerated. The first creations with bespoke colours have been produced, and a project is under way with a renowned floral artist.
COLLABORATIONS SOUGHT
Luxigene is looking for scientific and institutional partners to reach endangered habitats, discover new species there and study the function of their genes. It is also looking for exceptional venues to showcase its creations
