Discover life science companies in Leeds, including biotechnology innovators, suppliers and research organisations.
Thermostable vaccine formulations delivered through microneedle patches
Microneedle Solutions is a biotechnology company developing vaccine-containing microneedle patches for self-administration. Its platform combines a patented needle-array manufacturing process with vaccine-loaded matrices intended to protect biological payloads and enable delivery through the skin. The company has…
Crystal and particle engineering to improve drug performance
CrystecPharma is a pharmaceutical technology company that uses supercritical fluid processing to engineer drug crystals and particles. Its platform improves the dissolution, stability and delivery of small and large molecule medicines, including inhaled powders. The company provides formulation and process development…
Novel small-molecule anti-fibrinolytic for acute traumatic and surgical bleeding
ClotProtect Therapeutics is a University of Leeds spin-out developing a first-in-class small molecule anti-fibrinolytic to address acute bleeding following trauma and surgery. The company's approach directly inhibits the enzyme responsible for blood clot breakdown, aiming to offer greater efficacy than current…
Microbiology and cell culture instrumentation, workstations and contract laboratory services
Don Whitley Scientific designs, manufactures and supplies instrumentation for the microbiology and tissue culture industries, including anaerobic and modified-atmosphere workstations, cell and tissue culture incubators, and automated spiral plating equipment. The company manufactures its products at its own UK…
Automated sampling instruments for molecular environmental monitoring
Biota Trace develops automated sampling technology for environmental monitoring in air and water. Its instruments connect molecular sample collection with sensors and digital data, allowing samples to be gathered in response to environmental events rather than only at fixed intervals. The approach is intended to…
Clinical research and investigational medicines development services
Fortrea is a global contract research organisation providing Phase I–IV clinical development, clinical pharmacology, data management, pharmacovigilance and regulatory support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Its UK operations include a 100-bed clinical research unit at Drapers Yard in Leeds, with an…
AI toxicology prediction platform reducing animal testing
Consone AI is a software company developing AI-driven toxicology prediction tools for the drug development process. Its platform uses machine learning algorithms trained on a curated database of over 80,000 chemical compounds to predict toxicological outcomes across multiple species, from preclinical models through to…
Cardiac protein antibodies and S-palmitoylation research reagents
Badrilla is a supplier of research reagents for life science laboratories, specialising in antibodies against cardiac proteins involved in calcium handling and contraction, many of which detect specific phosphorylation states. It also offers kits and reagents for studying protein S-palmitoylation, a reversible lipid…
AI-generated virtual patients for medical device testing
adsilico is a University of Leeds spin-out developing computational models for preclinical medical device research. It combines generative AI with anonymised clinical imaging to create synthetic patient anatomies, then uses physics-based simulations to investigate how implantable devices perform across diverse…
API development and GMP manufacturing for pharmaceutical innovators
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the UK manufacturing and contract services subsidiary of Indian multinational Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Operating as Custom Pharma Services (CPS), the company provides contract development and GMP manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates and finished dosage forms…
Veterinary diagnostic instruments, reference laboratory and imaging services
IDEXX Laboratories Limited is the UK subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in veterinary diagnostics. Operating from Wetherby, North Yorkshire, the company provides in-clinic diagnostic analysers and consumables, a UKAS-accredited reference laboratory spanning biochemistry, haematology, microbiology,…
Polymer-based rapid diagnostic technology for bacterial and fungal infections
Molecular Titans is a University of Bradford spin-out developing a patented polymer nanotechnology platform for rapid infection diagnosis. Its thermoresponsive polymers bind selectively to bacterial and fungal pathogens, producing a measurable signal within minutes rather than days. Initial applications include…