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 134 UK industrial biotechnology companies below.
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…
Agri-tech sensors, machine learning and gene editing for fresh produce
B-Hive Innovations is an agri-tech research and development company that designs sensor systems, machine learning tools, and hardware solutions for the fresh produce industry. Working with farmers, packers, and supply chain partners, the company addresses challenges including non-destructive crop quality assessment,…
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…
Natural rumen feed additive in development to reduce cattle methane
Methanogon is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a natural feed additive for ruminant livestock. Its proposed formulation uses substances permitted for cattle use or occurring naturally in the rumen, aiming to reduce enteric methane emissions while improving feed conversion efficiency. The product…
Engineered biological systems for selective rare-earth metal recovery
LanthaGen Bio is an industrial biotechnology company developing biological systems to recover rare-earth metals from complex material streams. It combines engineered metal-binding proteins with selective separation processes to capture lanthanides from sources such as electronic waste. Its approach aims to concentrate…
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 including recombinant proteins and graphite. Its photobioreactor-based system is designed to offer affordable carbon capture for industrial…
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…
Microbial bioinsecticides developed through insect behavioural screening
BugBiome is an agricultural biotechnology company developing microbially derived pest control products as alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The company uses high-throughput behavioural screening to identify naturally occurring microbes that deter feeding, inhibit egg-laying or are directly toxic to crop pests. Its…
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…
Tissue engineering research and cell culture media manufacturing
3D Bio-Tissues is BSF Enterprise's central research, intellectual property and manufacturing business for cell culture media and tissue engineering. The Newcastle-based company develops macromolecular crowding technologies that support cell growth and extracellular matrix formation, alongside tissue engineering…
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…