Discover life science companies across Scotland, including biotechnology innovators, research institutes and pharmaceutical organisations.
AI-driven antibody reagents and diagnostics for research and clinical use
Vertebrate Antibodies is a contract research organisation developing custom monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven diagnostic products for research and clinical applications. Its AI-driven epitope prediction and antigen display platforms enable highly specific antibody generation against novel…
University sequencing core supporting genomic and transcriptomic research
Genetics Core is a University of Edinburgh research facility providing sequencing, genotyping and molecular analysis services for academic and commercial projects. Its platforms support short- and long-read DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, digital PCR, genetic variant analysis and sample preparation, including work…
Non-profit CRO specialising in clinical trial data and biostatistics
Frontier Science (Scotland) is a not-for-profit contract research organisation providing data management, biostatistics, and quality assurance services for clinical trials. The company works with both academic and commercial sponsors across all phases, with particular strength in large-scale international Phase II and…
Animal bioscience, agritech and One Health innovation centre
Roslin Innovation Centre is the University of Edinburgh's science and business incubator for animal bioscience, agritech, aquaculture and One Health innovation. Located on the Easter Bush Campus, it provides flexible laboratories, office space and access to nearby scientific expertise and collaboration opportunities.…
Lateral flow and molecular diagnostic tests for multiple applications
AccuBio is a UK-based manufacturer of in-vitro diagnostic products, producing lateral flow assays and molecular diagnostic tests across infectious disease, toxicology, oncology, cardiovascular, and veterinary applications. Operating from manufacturing facilities in Alva, Scotland, acquired from Omega Diagnostics, the…
Electrochemical biosensors for biopharmaceutical biosafety and diagnostics
Aureum Diagnostics is a biotechnology company developing electrochemical biosensor platforms for rapid detection of biological and chemical targets. Its technology combines portable readers with disposable test strips and cartridges to measure analytes including nucleic acids and proteins. The company serves…
Specialist oncology clinical trial management for biotech and pharma
Karma Oncology is a specialist contract research organisation providing full-service and functional clinical trial management to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in oncology. Operating as a lean virtual CRO, the company offers clinical development planning, protocol design, site selection and activation,…
DNA testing and genetic analysis for bees and other pollinators
Beebytes is a Scottish social enterprise providing genetic testing and DNA analysis for honeybees and other pollinators. Its services examine honeybee ancestry and genetic admixture, while environmental DNA analysis helps identify floral forage used by bees and other pollinating insects. The resulting evidence…
Automated robotic systems for cell therapy and stem cell manufacture
Sakarta is an instruments and equipment company developing automated robotic solutions for cell therapy and stem cell manufacturing. Working with partners in the UK and Japan, it is commercialising a closed automated cell culture instrument incorporating real-time process analytical technology. The platform automates…
Fermentation-derived mycoprotein ingredient for sustainable food production
ENOUGH is a Glasgow-based industrial biotechnology company producing a complete protein ingredient made by fermenting fungi with grain-derived sugars. The zero-waste continuous fermentation process is integrated within existing biorefinery infrastructure, enabling large-scale production at competitive economics. Its…
Microbiology CRO for antimicrobial product testing and regulatory support
BluTest Laboratories Limited is a UKAS-accredited contract research organisation providing microbiology testing and development services to manufacturers of antimicrobial products, disinfectants, and medical devices. The company offers bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal, and virucidal efficacy testing to EN, ASTM,…
Immunoaffinity test kits for food, feed, and clinical diagnostics
R-Biopharm Rhône is a Glasgow-based manufacturer and distributor of immunoaffinity columns and analytical test kits for food safety, feed analysis, and clinical diagnostics. The company manufactures immunoaffinity products for mycotoxin, vitamin, and antibiotic analysis under several brands, and distributes R-Biopharm…
Integrated academic drug discovery facility for anti-infectives and innovative targets
The Drug Discovery Unit is an academic drug discovery facility at the University of Dundee, integrating medicinal chemistry, high-throughput screening, structural biology, cell biology, and DMPK in a single purpose-built facility. The DDU conducts small molecule drug discovery programmes across two areas:…
Peptide biopesticides for precision pest control in agriculture
SOLASTA Bio is a biotechnology company developing nature-inspired peptide insect control agents as sustainable alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides. Its discovery platform identifies and optimises neuropeptide-based compounds that selectively target pest insects via a novel mode of action, while remaining…
Molecular controls manufacturer for infectious disease diagnostics
Qnostics is a manufacturer of molecular controls for use in molecular diagnostic laboratories and IVD product development. The company develops, manufactures and distributes a portfolio of characterised viral, bacterial and fungal reference materials for infectious disease targets, supporting assay performance…
MicroRNA therapeutics for tendon and musculoskeletal disease
Causeway Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class microRNA therapies for musculoskeletal and age-related conditions. Its lead asset TenoMiR (CWT-001) is a synthetic miR-29a mimic delivered by single intratendinous injection that promotes collagen remodelling and tendon repair.…
Precision calcium channel medicines for epilepsy and Parkinson's disease
Lario Therapeutics is developing first-in-class precision medicines as disease-modifying treatments for severe neurological disorders, including genetically defined epileptic encephalopathies and Parkinson's disease. The company's pipeline centres on neuronal calcium channel inhibitors, beginning with genetically…
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 over 200 member organisations with access to bioprocess scale-up facilities, collaborative R&D funding, PhD and skills training programmes.…
Natural polymer films and coatings replacing conventional plastics
MarinaTex is an industrial biomaterials company developing natural polymer alternatives to plastic packaging and agricultural coatings. Its platform transforms polymers derived from marine and plant sources into barrier films, recyclable paper coatings and dissolvable formats. Development programmes also include…
AAV gene therapy platform and clinical pipeline for genetic disease
AskBio UK Ltd is the European headquarters of AskBio Inc., a fully integrated AAV gene therapy company and Bayer AG subsidiary. Operating from Roslin Innovation Centre, the Edinburgh site develops the company's synthetic promoter technology, data-driven gene expression control sequences that complement AskBio's Pro10…