Explore life science companies across North West England, from emerging startups to established biotechnology and pharmaceutical organisations.
qPCR assays and reagents for infectious disease and pathogen detection
Primerdesign is a Manchester-based molecular diagnostics company designing, manufacturing, and supplying real-time qPCR assays and reagents for pathogen detection across human health, animal health, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Its catalogue of over 400 CE-IVD and research-use-only detection kits covers…
GLP-accredited animal-free safety and efficacy testing for cosmetics and chemicals
XCellR8 is a contract research organisation providing exclusively animal-free safety and efficacy testing services to the cosmetics, personal care, and chemical industries. Operating from a GLP-accredited laboratory at Sci-Tech Daresbury, the company uses human cell culture systems to deliver regulatory tests for skin…
Analytical instruments, consumables and services for life science laboratories
Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited is the principal UK subsidiary of Agilent Technologies, Inc., a global provider of analytical instruments, software, consumables, and services for life science, diagnostic, and applied chemical laboratories. UK operations include a major R&D facility at Harwell Campus housing the…
TSG-6 protein therapeutics for inflammatory and degenerative disease
Link Biologics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing protein therapeutics based on TSG-6, an endogenous human protein with anti-inflammatory and tissue-protective properties. Spun out from the University of Manchester in 2021, the company is advancing its lead asset, Link_TSG6, across programmes in…
Specialty chemical building blocks and reagents for drug discovery research
Fluorochem is a UK manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, reagents and biochemical building blocks, with a catalogue spanning several hundred thousand products used across chemistry, pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry research. The company's offering includes ADC linkers, PROTACs, bioconjugation tools…
Plant-based expression platform for recombinant protein production
Bright Biotech is a UK CDMO developing and applying a proprietary plant-based expression system for the production of recombinant proteins. Its platform uses chloroplast engineering in tobacco plants to express high yields of target proteins, offering an animal-free and scalable alternative to conventional cell-based…
Multiplexed LC-MS proteomics for biomarker development and clinical trials
Inoviv is a bioanalytical contract research company providing multiplexed, quantitative LC-MS targeted proteomics services to pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Its platform supports biomarker discovery, patient stratification, companion diagnostic development, and treatment efficacy monitoring across clinical and…
Galectin-3 targeted small molecule therapeutics for cancer and fibrosis
Galytx is a University of Liverpool spin-out developing small molecule therapeutic drugs that target galectin-3, a protein closely associated with cancer, fibrosis and inflammatory disease. The company's portfolio includes a repurposed clinical-stage asset with an established safety record, alongside pre-clinical…
Clinical trial site management and patient recruitment services
4 Medical Clinical Solutions (4MCS) is a UK-based clinical research organisation providing dedicated clinical trial site and patient recruitment services for pharmaceutical and medical research studies. The company supports Phase Ib to Phase IV clinical trials through site management, feasibility assessment and access…
DNA, drug, and alcohol testing laboratory for legal and workplace clients
AlphaBiolabs is a UKAS-accredited laboratory providing DNA relationship and paternity testing, drug and alcohol testing, and health screening services. The company serves the legal profession, businesses, social services, and the general public, with results accepted by the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and UK…
Sample management, cold-chain storage and genomic services for life sciences
Azenta Life Sciences is a provider of sample management, storage and genomic services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and healthcare organisations. It supplies automated cold storage systems and laboratory consumables, operates biorepositories for temperature-controlled storage and logistics of biological…
National innovation centre accelerating drug discovery
Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is an independent, not-for-profit national innovation centre that supports UK medicines discovery organisations across the full drug discovery pipeline. MDC provides access to specialist laboratory technologies, computational and AI-driven tools, translational R&D expertise, and…
Animal health medicines and APIs manufactured for global markets
Elanco UK is the principal UK subsidiary of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, a global animal health company developing and manufacturing products for farm animals and pets. Its primary UK manufacturing site in Speke, Liverpool produces fermentation-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished veterinary…
DNA-based gene therapy platform for intercellular therapeutic gene delivery
Bitrobius Genetics is a UK biotech developing a novel DNA-based gene therapy platform technology designed to deliver functional copies of mutated genes to cells within a target tissue or organ. Its platform is based on the principle of DNA replication and intercellular transmission, aiming to achieve broad tissue…
Microbial soil amendments for crop drought resilience
CroBio is an agricultural biotechnology company developing living microbial soil amendments to improve crop drought resilience. Its microorganisms use plant root exudates to produce bacterial cellulose, creating a water-retentive matrix around roots that can also help retain nutrients. The technology is progressing…
Isothermal molecular diagnostics and assay development services
Simplex Molecular is a biotechnology company developing instrument-free nucleic acid testing technology alongside molecular biology research services. Its proprietary isothermal amplification chemistry operates at room temperature and is being developed into a portable, multiplexed diagnostic platform with…
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 procurement benefits, business development support, funding guidance, recruitment services and access to a network of companies, universities and NHS…
Inhalation and nasal drug product development and manufacturing CDMO
Bespak is a contract development and manufacturing organisation specialising in inhaled and nasal drug delivery. It supports pharmaceutical companies from feasibility, formulation and analytical development through clinical supply to commercial-scale manufacturing and fill-finish of pressurised metered dose inhalers.…
Plant physiology research and functional crop nutrition products
Levity Crop Science is a Lancashire agricultural technology company developing bioactive fertilisers and crop-enhancement formulations through plant physiology research. Its Lono, Albina and Indra products target nutrient uptake, calcium transport, crop quality and stress tolerance. The company combines controlled…
Gene therapy and biologics CDMO with cGMP manufacturing in Liverpool
Pharmaron Biologics (UK) Ltd is a contract development and manufacturing organisation specialising in biologics and cell and gene therapy, operating from cGMP biomanufacturing facilities in Speke, Liverpool. The site offers end-to-end services spanning plasmid design, cell line development, viral vector process…