Elvesys was founded in 2011 by microfluidic researchers for microfluidic researchers. The outstanding performance of our microfluidic instruments has built the strong reputation of the Elveflow brand. Today, hundreds of laboratories rely on our systems. We sincerely thank every user who challenges our teams and technologies, your feedback fuels our progress!
Additionally, thanks to our early community of users, our microfluidic instruments are now present in laboratories around the world, from academic labs and research institutes to hospitals and corporate R&D departments.
This made our mission come true: to make microfluidics accessible to all through every available method!
We are proud to support groundbreaking research, innovative startup projects, and major companies developing complex instruments with our microfluidics expertise.
First, because we’re microfluidics enthusiasts. Second, our mission is to propel research to new heights. There are two main approaches: conducting groundbreaking research ourselves or empowering others to do so. In other words, should we be the brain driving innovation, or should we help empower other brilliant minds? We chose the latter—to support researchers everywhere in achieving outstanding results.
Today, we can achieve discoveries that would have been unimaginable to researchers in the time of Isaac Newton. Does that mean we’re smarter than Newton or Einstein? Probably not—but we do have access to tools that our predecessors could only dream of. With state-of-the-art scientific instruments, researchers are empowered to make groundbreaking discoveries. In fact, while most Nobel laureates have been exceptionally talented and intuitive, they also capitalized on the best instruments available in their eras to push the boundaries of their fields.
That’s where we come in. Our mission is to unleash the potential of every researcher by providing the right tools to spark outstanding breakthroughs.
Quite simply, because we’ve been passionate about microfluidics since Elveflow’s inception. Passion drives excellence, and we believe microfluidics is a cornerstone of the ongoing biotech revolution, and more broadly, the current NBIC revolution (nanotechnology, biotechnology, information science, and cognitive science).
Microfluidics is a mature technology with versatile applications across research fields, from enhancing human health and medicine to advancing depollution technologies. Now is the time to empower researchers worldwide, boosting their work and maximizing its impact through our cutting-edge instruments.
At Elveflow, we don’t see people buying our instruments merely as customers, they become potential partners. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with everyone we work with. It often starts when you purchase an instrument from us (which we love because it means you appreciate our work), and later, you might come to trust us so much that you’re ready to embark on a joint research project.
This philosophy has several key implications:
We’re here to help researchers achieve outstanding results, and our focus isn’t just on short-term profit. The first rule of our sales team is: NO BS! We are committed to recommending the most suitable setup for your experiment. If we believe that the instruments you have in mind might not be the best fit, we’ll tell you honestly.
Our team is made up of dedicated scientists, over 50% of our staff hold PhDs, and even our salespeople are engineers or PhDs. We’re passionate about microfluidics, and we’re here to help. If you have any technical or scientific questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Rather than relying on traditional advertising, we believe in providing value through free microfluidics tutorials and reviews. Our aim is to help newcomers and seasoned researchers alike become more familiar with the world of microfluidics.
Our connection with you doesn’t end once you’ve placed your order—it’s only the beginning of a lasting partnership. If you ever feel lost, encounter an issue, or simply need extra support, please reach out to us. We believe that it’s during challenging times that true partnerships are forged, so no matter your question or concern, we’re here to help.
Founded in 2011 by three passionate microfluidic researchers, Elveflow is an innovative, self-funded company dedicated to developing advanced microfluidic instruments. Our vision is to become the go-to research partner for scientists worldwide who require microfluidics. With the unwavering support of early believers, Elveflow has, in just four years, established itself as the global leader in high-performance microfluidic flow control.
Throughout Elveflow’s history, we have been driven by a singular vision and a distinctive culture. If you’re considering joining our team, you might be interested in discovering who we are.
We aren’t about mundane, everyday tasks, we act. We think like strategists and execute with the passion of true pioneers. Innovation is in our DNA; we relentlessly pursue breakthroughs in ways that others wouldn’t dare. Our vision and passion drive us, as does our close-knit team and collective mission.
We see ourselves as a tribe, there are no lone players here. We care deeply about one another, and together we navigate challenges and overcome obstacles. Like a united clan crossing an ocean, only by sticking together can we weather the storms that come our way.
Great researchers + great instruments = great discoveries.Microfluidics is one of the core pillars of the biotech revolution, perhaps the most significant scientific transformation humankind has ever experienced. History tells us that the most groundbreaking discoveries arise when exceptional researchers leverage state-of-the-art scientific instruments.
We never anticipated such rapid growth. Today, Elveflow provides advanced systems worldwide for both leading academic institutions and industrial groups, names like Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, NASA, Google X, Facebook, Bayer, and Philips are among those we serve.
Beyond our microfluidic instrumentation, we’ve launched ten sister companies that originated from our own research. Together, these form the Microfluidic Valley, a consortium designed to consolidate every microfluidics expertise under one roof so we can meet every researcher’s needs.
With a team of 35 employees working in 1,200m² of workspace in the heart of Paris, Elveflow has assembled top-tier talent across every field necessary to advance microfluidics research. This achievement means the research community sees us as the trusted partner to help them push the boundaries of their work. And that is exactly what we set out to accomplish.
We were three young researchers from the ENS in Paris, passionately convinced that microfluidics could revolutionize diagnostics and change the world. Rather than focusing on turning large profits, we envisioned creating an ecosystem where innovation and people came first—laying the foundation for what we now call the “Microfluidic Valley,” a place where anyone could launch their own microfluidics venture.
Despite lacking an extensive network and substantial investment, our vision quickly resonated with many individuals and institutions. Their trust and support enabled us to launch our company—initially known as Elvesys in March 2011.
Surpassing our expectations, we rapidly became the world leader in microfluidic scientific instrumentation. This remarkable achievement allowed us to fund new research projects that proved successful and, in turn, paved the way for even bolder ventures. Notably, many of our earliest research initiatives were made possible through French government funding.
By 2014, Elveflow was collaborating with over 20 laboratories worldwide on multiple scientific projects. That year, we developed the fastest system in the world for pathogen detection, including a process capable of identifying Ebola simulants in just 7 minutes—six times faster than the best techniques available at that time. This breakthrough earned us the Worldwide Innovation Competition award in 2014, along with several other innovation accolades.
In 2015, our focus on collaborative research took center stage. We began developing a demonstrator that applied microfluidic technology to protect both our armed forces and civilians. This marked a new era for us: in the heart of Paris, Elveflow boasted its own research facilities spanning over 300 m² and an annual research budget exceeding 4 million euros.
Elveflow delivered on its promise to be a major research partner. Within just a year, our portfolio of ongoing research projects expanded from a handful to involvement in 12 international projects, further cementing our reputation as a trusted partner in microfluidics.
During this period, we continued our expansion. With upgraded facilities covering 1,200 m² dedicated to microfluidics and a team of 35, we became involved in more than 60 collaborative research projects spanning fields such as organ-on-chip technology, advanced cell culture, lab automation, and flow chemistry. We also launched several side initiatives, including a microfluidic art project and a series of interviews with researchers from around the world, aimed at promoting and advancing our field.
For any help to determine what microfluidic instruments you need, you can contact us! Our experts will help you build the best microfluidic setup for your application, with our state-of-the-art microfluidic line.
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