Bio-based product companies use biological processes and renewable feedstocks to create materials, chemicals and manufactured goods. These technologies provide alternatives to products traditionally derived from fossil fuels or resource-intensive industrial processes.
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Browse 77 UK bio-based product companies below.
Functionalised food proteins and sustainable ingredient technologies
Nandi Proteins is an industrial biotechnology company developing functional food ingredients from plant and animal proteins. Its processing technology modifies protein functionality to improve emulsification, binding and fat-replacement performance. Products and development programmes include collagen-based meat and…
Cyanobacterial synthetic biology platform producing sustainable specialty chemicals
Deep Blue Biotech is a biotechnology company using genetically engineered cyanobacteria to produce high-value specialty chemicals as sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived ingredients. The platform uses carbon dioxide, light, and water as primary inputs, guided by AI-driven metabolic modelling, to manufacture…
Algal biotechnology company developing Chlorella-based food ingredients
Algenuity Limited is an algal biotechnology company that develops and supplies Chlorella-based ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. Using proprietary strain engineering and heterotrophic fermentation, the company produces white Chlorella, a neutral-coloured, allergen-free, protein-rich ingredient suitable…
National capability in grassland and plant breeding science for sustainability
IBERS is a research institute at Aberystwyth University focused on sustainable food, feed and plant based industrial resources. Drawing on a century of plant breeding expertise, scientists develop resilient varieties of grasses, oats and other crops to address food security, dietary health and climate change. IBERS…
Synthetic biology additives for smart, selectively degradable plastics
E.V.A Biosystems is an early-stage industrial biotech developing synthetic biological additives that can be incorporated into conventional plastics during manufacture. The technology uses engineered biological circuits to sense specific environments, such as seawater or landfill, and activate enzymatic degradation at…
Biotech-manufactured botanical extracts and bioactive ingredients for industry
YOHOLIFE is a London-based biotechnology company producing botanical extracts and bioactive ingredients through plant cell culture and synthetic biology techniques. The company integrates in-house research, manufacturing and compliance to develop application-ready ingredients for the cosmetic, nutraceutical and…
Carbon nanodot delivery platform for RNA-based crop protection
CDotBio Limited is a biotech developing carbon nanodot technology to improve the delivery and stability of RNA-based biopesticides and other crop inputs. The platform uses ultra-small, sugar-derived nanoparticles to protect RNA cargo from degradation as it transits into plant cells, enabling species-specific targeting…
Ocean-microbe fermentation platform for sustainable biosurfactants in personal care
BravelyCultured is a UK-based biotechnology company developing sustainable, biodegradable chemicals using ocean-based microorganisms and fermentation. The company's current focus is biosurfactants for personal and home care products, offering a skin-friendly, cost-effective alternative to synthetic surfactants.…
Precision fermentation platform producing sustainable palm oil alternatives
Sun Bear Biofuture is an industrial biotech company developing a precision fermentation platform to produce sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Using engineered yeast strains and agricultural side streams as feedstock, the company produces oils with functional properties comparable to palm oil, targeting food…
Sustainable biopesticides and plastic-free microencapsulation for crop and animal health
Eden Research is an AIM-listed developer and supplier of sustainable biopesticides and natural microencapsulation technology for the crop protection, animal health and consumer products industries. The company's encapsulation system, derived from yeast, delivers terpene-based active ingredients as a plastic-free…
Microbial crop inoculants for nitrogen fixation and soil health
Legume Technology is an agricultural biotechnology company manufacturing microbial inoculants that support crop establishment and nutrient uptake. Its formulations contain nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi and Bacillus species, tailored to legumes and other crops. These living products are applied…
Fermentation-derived astaxanthin active ingredient for premium natural skincare
Kinva Bio is a UK-based fermentation biotechnology company developing bio-based active ingredients for the skincare industry. The company's first product is a fermentation-derived astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant positioned as a stronger and more scalable alternative to conventional algal-derived astaxanthin. Kinva…
Engineered biochar for anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment
Carbogenics is an industrial biotechnology company developing engineered biochar from difficult-to-recycle organic and paper waste. Its CreChar material supports microbial activity and improves process stability in anaerobic digesters, while FilaChar is being developed for pollutant removal and improved wastewater…
Microfluidics-based filtration systems for scalable biomanufacturing
uFraction8 is a Scottish developer of microfluidics-based filtration systems for bio-manufacturers. Its technology uses hydrodynamic phenomena to separate cells and biomass from culture liquids, offering an energy-efficient and scalable alternative to conventional centrifugation, membrane filtration, and flocculation.…
Leather-like textiles made from brewery spent grain protein
Arda Biomaterials develops leather alternatives using protein extracted from spent grain, a by-product of brewing and distilling. The company modifies these proteins to create materials that mimic the fibrous structure of animal leather, without animal-derived or petrochemical components. Its products are aimed at…
Enzymatic biofuel cells generating renewable electricity from wastewater
Pipeline Organics is an industrial biotechnology company developing enzymatic fuel cell technology to generate renewable electricity from liquid organic waste. Its product uses enzyme biochemistry and 3D-printed cell architecture to convert the chemical potential of wastewater into continuous, low-carbon electricity.…
Microbial conversion of waste into sustainable aviation fuel feedstock
Neela Biotech develops microbial processes that convert food, agricultural and forestry waste into fatty acids for sustainable aviation fuel production. Its approach combines AI-guided microbes with anaerobic digestion and is designed to integrate into existing biogas plants rather than require entirely new…