# QbD Software and QualityKick become Scilife

Source: https://bestqmssoftware.com/news/qbd-software-becomes-scilife/
By Tom Muller, updated October 6, 2026


QbD Software announced on 7 June 2021 "a company rename as well as a rename of their signature eQMS product QualityKick, into a singular identity; Scilife".[^rename] The company was founded in 2017.[^fiveelms] The Belgian company register lists its current name, Scilife, from 20 August 2021.[^kbo]

## What it means for buyers

Older reviews, documents and contracts may still name QbD Software or QualityKick. They refer to the same company and product as today's Scilife. Our [Scilife review](/reviews/scilife/) covers the current product, its prices and its owners.

[^rename]: [Scilife: Scilife is born](https://www.scilife.io/press-releases/scilife-is-born). Vendor press release, 7 Jun 2021, checked 30 Sep 2026.
[^fiveelms]: [Scilife: Scilife and Five Elms Capital partnership](https://www.scilife.io/press-releases/scilife-five-elms-capital-partnership). Vendor press release, 6 Jun 2024, checked 30 Sep 2026.
[^kbo]: [Crossroads Bank for Enterprises: Scilife, 0675.685.469](https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be/kbopub/toonondernemingps.html?ondernemingsnummer=0675685469&lang=en). Belgian company register, checked 1 Oct 2026.