Industrial biotechnology companies use biological systems and processes to manufacture sustainable products, chemicals, materials and fuels. The sector aims to reduce reliance on fossil resources while improving production efficiency and environmental outcomes.
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Browse 75 UK industrial biotechnology companies below.
Recombinant research proteins through innovative bioprocess engineering
Zeus Biologics is a biotechnology startup developing innovative bioprocess engineering approaches to reduce the cost of recombinant protein production for the research community.…
Gene-edited crop traits for yield under climate stress
ALORA is an agricultural biotechnology company developing gene-edited crop traits that redirect plant energy from stress defence to yield. Using multiplex gene editing, the…
High-performance specialty ingredients for pharma, biotech and agriculture
Croda is a speciality chemicals company developing and manufacturing high-performance ingredients for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agricultural markets. Its life sciences…
Carbon nanomaterial biostimulants enhancing photosynthesis
Glaia is an agricultural biotechnology company developing carbon-based nanomaterial biostimulants that enhance photosynthetic efficiency in food crops. Based on technology…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bio-based ingredients and sustainable bioprocess development services
Activatec is an industrial biotechnology company specialising in the development and scale-up of bioprocesses for producing high-value bio-based ingredients from renewable and…
Carbon capture and biomanufacturing using engineered cyanobacteria
CyanoCapture is a company developing a biomanufacturing platform that uses genetically engineered cyanobacteria to sequester carbon dioxide and convert it into high-value products…
Science-led developer of clinically proven natural ingredients for supplements
Sibelius Natural Products is a science-led supplier of branded, clinically researched natural ingredients for the global nutritional supplement industry. The company uses its…