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Life Science Ecosystems in the UK

Life science ecosystems bring together companies, research organisations, investors and support networks to accelerate innovation and commercial growth. These organisations help connect the wider life science community.

This category includes companies working on:

  • Innovation and business support
  • Industry networking and collaboration
  • Investment and funding initiatives
  • Skills and workforce development
  • Regional life science growth programmes

Browse 36 UK life science ecosystems below.

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Medilink North of England

Sheffield, Yorkshire

Life sciences and medtech industry association for Northern England

Medilink North of England is a not-for-profit membership organisation and specialist consultancy supporting life sciences, medtech, and health technology companies across…

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British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy

Sheffield, Yorkshire

UK learned society for gene and cell therapy science and translation

The British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) is a UK membership charity supporting scientific progress and promoting the translation of gene and cell therapy technologies…

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South West Life Sciences

Bristol, South West England

Regional advocacy and visibility initiative for South West life sciences

South West Life Sciences is a regional initiative established in 2024 to increase the visibility of the South West of England's life sciences sector and foster connections across…

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UK Science Park Association

Cambridge, East of England

National trade association for UK science and innovation parks

The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) is the national trade body representing science parks, research campuses, innovation districts, and technology incubators…

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Cancer Research UK

London, Greater London

World's largest independent cancer research funder and charity

Cancer Research UK is a registered charity and the world's largest independent funder of cancer research, supporting over 4,000 researchers, doctors and nurses across the UK. The…

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BioIndustry Association

London, Greater London

UK life sciences trade association and membership network

The BioIndustry Association is the UK's trade association for the biotechnology and life sciences sector, representing start-ups, scale-ups, pharmaceutical companies, academic…

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ESACT-UK

Edinburgh

Scientific society for animal cell culture and biotechnology

ESACT-UK is a not-for-profit scientific society promoting knowledge exchange among scientists, engineers, and industrialists working in animal cell culture and related…

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MediWales

Cardiff, Wales

Welsh life sciences membership network and representative body

MediWales is the life science network and representative body for Wales, operating as an independent not-for-profit membership organisation. The organisation supports around 180…

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Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst

Stevenage, East of England

Open innovation life sciences campus co-located with GSK

Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC) is a not-for-profit open innovation campus and the UK's first biomedical catalyst, established in 2012 through joint funding from GSK, Wellcome…

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Bionow

Manchester, North West England

Life science membership organisation for the North of England

Bionow is a not-for-profit membership organisation supporting the biomedical, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across Northern England. It provides members with…

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Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre

Glasgow, Scotland

Industrial biotechnology innovation centre and network for Scotland

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre is a Scottish innovation centre connecting industry, academia and government to accelerate industrial biotechnology. It supports…

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BioPartner UK

London, Greater London

UK trade organisation for international life sciences partnering

BioPartner UK is a UK-accredited trade organisation facilitating international partnering, trade, and investment for life sciences companies across the UK. It leads UK delegations…

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