Microbiology companies study microorganisms and develop technologies that support research, diagnostics, manufacturing and environmental applications. The field spans bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbial systems.
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Browse 107 UK microbiology companies below.
Bacteriophage platform for targeted bacterial crop disease management
Greenleaf Bio is a biotech developing engineered bacteriophage-based crop protectants against bacterial plant pathogens. The platform combines synthetic biology, phage engineering, and machine learning to accelerate the discovery and development of species-specific, non-toxic biopesticides that offer an…
GMP analytical and microbiology testing for pharmaceutical and healthcare products
Aspire Laboratories is an independent, GMP-accredited contract analytical and microbiology testing laboratory based in East London. The company provides quality control testing services including method development and batch release testing, serving clients in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, veterinary, healthcare and…
Analytical testing, development and training for pharma and food sectors
Reading Scientific Services (RSSL) is a contract research organisation based at the University of Reading, providing analytical testing, product development, consultancy and training to pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and food and consumer goods companies. Its GMP and ISO 17025-accredited laboratories offer…
Microbiology diagnostic reagents, IVD kits, and lab equipment
Pro-Lab Diagnostics is a manufacturer and distributor of microbiology diagnostic products for clinical laboratories, hospitals, and research facilities. The company's own-brand products include bacterial and fungal culture preservation systems, latex agglutination identification kits, and microbiological staining…
Specialist CRO for drug and agrochemical metabolite synthesis and characterisation
Hypha Discovery is a specialist contract research organisation supporting pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies worldwide. The company produces and purifies drug and agrochemical metabolites using microbial biotransformation, recombinant enzyme systems and late-stage chemical synthesis, supporting metabolite…
Colour-changing biochemical swabs for rapid contamination screening
FreshCheck develops patented colour-changing biochemical swabs for rapid verification of surface hygiene in food production and other facilities. Its Hygiene Verification System detects residual microbial and organic contamination, delivering a visual result within seconds without laboratory instrumentation. A…
Microbial biopesticides and biological crop protection technologies
Bionema is an agricultural biotechnology company developing microbial and nematode-based products for biological crop protection and plant health. Its technology uses beneficial fungi, bacteria and nematodes, alongside specialised encapsulation and formulation systems, to control insect pests and improve the delivery…
R&D consultancy and laboratory services for life sciences companies
Biophys is a contract research and consultancy organisation supporting biomedical, diagnostic device, and biotechnology companies from early development through to commercialisation. Operating from a Class 2 microbiology laboratory at Cardiff Medicentre, the company provides R&D consultancy, microbiology and cell…
Bacillus spore-based vaccines, drug delivery and probiotic therapeutics developer
SporeGen is a biotechnology company working exclusively on spore-forming Bacillus bacteria to develop vaccines, drug delivery platforms and probiotic therapeutics. The company's SporeVax platform uses bacterial spores as a vaccine delivery agent, and its SPOR-COV nasal spray, developed with a commercial partner, aims…
Single-use airlift bioreactors for cell culture and fermentation
Cellexus is a life science equipment manufacturer developing single-use airlift bioreactors for microbial fermentation and mammalian cell culture. Its systems use rising gas bubbles rather than mechanical impellers to mix and aerate cultures. Disposable bioreactor bags and optional process controls support working…
Lab-grown human skin equivalent for cosmetic and pharmaceutical testing
Labskin is a contract research organisation offering preclinical testing services built around a proprietary full-thickness, lab-grown human skin equivalent. The model incorporates primary human keratinocytes and fibroblasts and is uniquely capable of hosting the skin's natural microflora, enabling microbiome-relevant…
Microbiome emulation platform for drug development de-risking
BioCorteX is a biotech company that applies computational emulation to model interactions between drugs, the human microbiome, and the immune system. Its platform uses physics- and chemistry-based simulation to generate in-silico predictions of drug-bacteria interactions across diverse patient populations. The…
Molecular serotyping microarrays and surveillance services for vaccine pathogens
BUGS Bioscience is a not-for-profit biotechnology spin-out of the Bacterial Microarray Group at St George's, University of London. The company develops and provides molecular serotyping microarray platforms and associated genomic surveillance services for vaccine-preventable bacterial pathogens, including…
Mycelium fermentation technology for whole-cut meat alternatives
Adamo Foods is an industrial biotechnology company developing whole-cut meat alternatives from fungal mycelium. Its proprietary MyoFerm fermentation process produces naturally fibrous fungal biomass that can be formed into steaks and fillets using a small number of added ingredients. The company combines bioreactor…
Contract microbiology testing and consultancy for industry and research
Orion Microbiology is a contract testing laboratory providing microbiological analysis, regulatory compliance testing, and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, veterinary, and environmental sectors. Operating from Sci-Tech Daresbury and adhering to ISO 17025 quality management principles, the company…
Institute researching molecular plant microbe interactions and disease resistance
The Sainsbury Laboratory is a research institute studying molecular plant microbe interactions to improve plant health and reduce crop losses. The Laboratory investigates innate immune recognition in plants and the engineering of novel immune receptors in crops. Its work includes developing genome editing tools to…
Probiotic microbiome platform for skin health and dermatological conditions
SkinBioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing microbiome-based technologies for skin health. Its proprietary platform harnesses lysates derived from probiotic bacteria to improve skin barrier function, reduce infection risk, and support wound healing. Programmes target cosmetic skincare, psoriasis, eczema,…
CRO specialising in human challenge trials
hVIVO is a specialist contract research organisation providing human challenge trial services for infectious and respiratory disease. The company conducts controlled human infection studies across more than 14 validated viral challenge models, supporting the development of vaccines and antivirals for clients including…
Microbiology services and UK national bacterial culture collection
NCIMB is a UK microbiology services company and custodian of the National Collection of Industrial, Food and Marine Bacteria, the UK's largest public bacterial culture collection with over 10,000 strains. The company provides GMP-compliant microbial identification, whole genome sequencing, microbial community…
Microbiological and chemical testing for water, pharmaceutical and healthcare samples
Cheshire Scientific is a microbiological and chemical analysis testing laboratory providing accredited sample testing for water, feed, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and environmental samples. Services include testing for Legionella, coliform bacteria and Pseudomonas, serving clients across healthcare, education,…