Motivation and Vision

In 2022 it all started with one vision - turning breath into the new blood through building the next generation of
non-invasive breath diagnostics.

VOC-Advanced Breath Diagnostics is building a patent-protected platform for next-generation breath diagnostics

Closing a major caregap in highly prevalent gut disorders

We provide scalable diagnostic solutions for underserved conditions such as SIBO and IBS.

Unlocking higher colorectal cancerscreening participation

Our award-winning CRC risk indicator is designed to increase screening uptake and improve the efficiency of public prevention
programs.

Expanding access to non-invasivediagnostics

Our at-home solutions make advanced diagnostics easier to access, use and integrate into care pathways.

Turning microbiome insights intoclinical action

We bridge the gap between the gut microbiome and patient
care through scalable diagnostics that enable better stratification and more
targeted treatment pathways

BREATH TEST

Breath is a non-invasive diagnostic window into gut microbiomemetabolism & activity and tumor-related processes

Breath Test - Principle & Workflow

  • VOC-SIBO-Test

    Launch year 2024

    • Non-invasive, simple to use at home test provides optimal user experience
    • Gas chromatography and included antiseptic mouthwash (USP) secure high
      test precision
    • Procedure pack according to MDR





  • VOC-SIBO-Test

    Launch year 2024

    • Non-invasive, simple to use at home test provides optimal user experience
    • Gas chromatography and included antiseptic mouthwash (USP) secure high
      test precision
    • Procedure pack according to MDR





  • VOC-IMO Atemtest Ablärung Ursache für Blähungen & Verstopfung

    VOC-IMO-Test

    Launch year 2025

    • First of its kind VOC-IMO-Test enhances accuracy in diagnosing IBS/IMO
    • Strengthens VOC’s position and
      acceptance in the IBS/SIBO diagnostics market
    • CE-marked as IVD-A
    • Adressing approx. 10 million patients in DACH
  • VOC-Fruktose-Testkit

    Malabsorption-Tests

    Launch year 2026

    • Non-invasive, simple to use at home test provides optimal user experience§Gas
      chromatography and included antiseptic mouthwash (USP) secure high
      test precision
    • CE-marked as IVD-A5





  • VOC-SIBO Plus-Test

    Target Launch 2027

    • Adds hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) detection to enhance diagnostic sensitivity
    • Expands biomarker coverage beyond conventional breath testing
  • VOC-CRC risk-Test

    Target Launch 2030

    • Applies VOC’s patented technology to the collection and analysis of hydrogen sulfide in breath
    • Designed to support greater participation in established colorectal cancer screening pathways
    • Addresses a target population of approximately 39 million people in the DACH region
  • From Diagnostics to Integrated Gut Health Solutions

    Beyond 2030

    • Expanding from stand-alone diagnostics to an integrated solutions platform for people with IBS-related symptoms
    • Connecting breath diagnostics with selected treatment and patient-support services
    • Building a scalable partner ecosystem across the patient journey

Gemeinsam für Ihre Gesundheit

Our Team - Proven Leadership and End-to-End Expertise in Diagnostics

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Prof. Dr. med. Wieland Voigt

CEO & Founder

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Dr. Tessema Mekonnen

Senior Lab Manager

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M.Eng. Stuti Singh

Breath Research Expert

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Dipl.-Kffr. Angelika Gruber

Qualitätsmanagement

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Dipl.-Kffr. Franka Struve-Waasner

Public Relations, Marketing

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Dr. Iris Schmitt, PhD

Clinical Research

Latest News & Events

First test of malabsorption test kit family launched
The development of its own high quality
malabsorption tests marks another milestone on VOC-Advanced Breath Diagnostics GmbH journey from a provider of isolated diagnostic solutions into a comprehensive care solutions partner for our customers and patients

- July 25th, 2026

Meet us to learn more about the potential of advanced breath diagnostics and/or
explore investment opportunities.

  • November 9-11, 2026, Cologne,
    Germany
    @ Bio-Europe 2026

  • September 14-19, 2026
    Hamburg, Germany
    @Jahreskongress Viszeralmedizin
    (DGVS)

  • September 2-3, 2026  Zurich, Switzerland @HealthVC
    Summit

  • June 9-11, 2026  Berlin, Germany @Bio:Cap Europe
- Events
  • Patent-protected breath diagnosticsplatform for GI diseases

    VOC’s proprietary hydrogen
    sulfide biomarker
    technology enables differentiated, non-invasive detection approaches beyond
    conventional breath testing.

    more
  • Commercial proof through SIBO/IMO

    Revenue-generating at-home SIBO/IMO tests validate patient demand, sample logistics, lab workflow,
    result reporting and B2C/B2B commercialization.

    more
  • CRC risk detection as first majorvalue inflection

    The current funding round is designed to advance VOC’s CRC risk test toward
    clinical validation and regulatory readiness, targeting a large preventive
    oncology opportunity.

    more
  • Scalable platform model

    Each test generates proprietary
    breath datasets that
    can improve analytics, expand biomarker discovery and support new GI disease
    applications.

    more
  • Strategic relevance for diagnosticsand lab players

    VOC is positioned as a potential
    partner or acquisition target for lab networks, IVD companies, cancer-screening platforms and GI diagnostics players

Awarded for Innovation.

We Are Among the Top 15 Innovators of 2025

Logo Innovator des Jahres 2025 - VOC-Advanced Breath Diagnostics GmbH ist augsgezeichnet

Our breath test for the early detection of colorectal cancer was recognized at the 2025 “Innovator of the Year” Awards.

“This recognition confirms that our approach to breath diagnostics is setting new standards in prevention and early detection.”
— Prof. Dr. Wieland Voigt

What is the „
Innovation Award“?
Presented annually, it is Germany’s largest publicly selected award recognizing innovation in business.

Scientifically Grounded. Officially Certified.

Unsere Innovation ist ausgezeichnet

We received the 2025 BSFZ Seal in recognition of our research and development activities.

“This seal confirms that our innovations are scientifically grounded and forward-looking.”

- Prof. Dr. Wieland Voigt

What is the BSFZ-Seal?

The BSFZ-Seal recognizes companies whose research and development activities have received official approval from the German Certification Body for the Research Allowance (BSFZ).

Why VOC-Advanced Breath Diagnostics is positioned to win

Patent-protected hydrogen sulfide
technology

First-mover in growing diagnostic
category

Non-competitive with established
CRC-screening

High scientific barrier

to entry

Patent-protected hydrogen sulfide
technology

First-mover in growing diagnostic
category

Non-competitive with established
CRC-screening

High scientific barrier

to entry