Explore life science companies operating throughout South East England, including biotechnology firms, CROs and research organisations.
Cold chain and laboratory storage equipment for life sciences
Haier Biomedical is the UK sales, service and distribution arm of Haier Biomedical, a Chinese manufacturer of laboratory and biomedical storage equipment headquartered in Qingdao and part of the Haier Group. The company supplies ultra-low temperature freezers, blood bank refrigerators, biosafety cabinets, pharmacy…
Bioprocess equipment supplier and maintenance services provider
BioProcess Engineering Services Limited (BPES) is a UK supplier of specialist equipment and support services to the biotechnology industry. It provides products and services across cell line development, upstream processing, and downstream processing workflows, serving pharmaceutical organisations, biotech companies,…
AI-powered point-of-care genomic sequencing for hospitals and clinics
SiGenex Oxford is the UK research and development arm of SiGenex, developing an AI-powered, decentralised platform for point-of-care genomic and multi-omic diagnostics. The technology combines digital microfluidics with automated next-generation sequencing and AI-driven bioinformatics to deliver genomic results…
Automated single-cell isolation and cloning instruments for cell biology
Iota Sciences is a developer of automated single-cell handling instruments and cell-line engineering services. The company's platform automates single-cell isolation and cloning in nanolitre volumes, supporting monoclonal cell line development with integrated viability monitoring and documentation. GRID Technology…
Next-generation lipid nanoparticle platform for RNA vaccines and medicines
NeoVac is a biotechnology company developing a next-generation lipid nanoparticle platform to improve the delivery of RNA vaccines and therapeutics. Its library of fully biodegradable, tissue-targeted LNPs addresses limitations of first-generation formulations, offering enhanced thermostability, multiple routes of…
GPR35 inhibitors for gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
ThirtyFiveBio is a drug discovery company developing first-in-class small molecule inhibitors of GPR35, a genetically validated G protein-coupled receptor implicated in gastrointestinal disease. The company's approach targets GPR35 antagonism to prevent epithelial cell damage and dysfunction in the gut wall,…
Human biospecimens and plasma processing services
AbBaltis is a supplier of human biological samples and plasma processing services supporting diagnostic development, biotechnology and laboratory research. The company provides characterised plasma and serum specimens, custom sample processing and assay support used in IVD development, validation and quality control.…
Oxford University's biomedical start-up incubator and lab space
The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford's biomedical incubator, providing flexible laboratory and office space to early-stage life science companies on the Old Road Campus. Located between the university's medical research buildings and the Churchill and John Radcliffe hospitals, it offers shared core lab…
Enzyme indicator technology for hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination
Protak Scientific manufactures Enzyme Indicator technology, a rapid validation tool for measuring hydrogen peroxide gaseous bio-decontamination efficacy in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments. Developed in collaboration with Public Health England, the system delivers results in 60 seconds and is…
High-throughput iPSC reprogramming and stem cell drug discovery services
Oxford StemTech is a contract research company providing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) reprogramming and drug discovery services using its proprietary platform. The technology enables large-scale, cost-effective generation of patient-derived iPSC lines from blood or skin samples, supporting disease modelling,…
AI-driven T-cell receptor discovery platform for solid tumour immunotherapies
Exogene is an Oxford biotech developing TCR-based immunotherapies for solid tumours. Its platform integrates generative AI, biophysical simulation, and high-throughput TCR-antigen screening to identify rare, high-affinity cancer-specific T-cell receptors from patient tumour samples. The company develops TCR-T cell…
Generics pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging and IP development for global markets
Noumed Life Sciences is a generics pharmaceutical manufacturing company developing IP and manufacturing products for a range of therapeutics. The company's MHRA-accredited facility provides manufacturing, packaging, quality control, testing and logistics services, supporting multiple multinational partners alongside a…
Glycan analysis products and services for biopharmaceutical QC
Ludger is a glycobiology company specialising in the measurement and characterisation of protein glycosylation for biopharmaceutical development and quality control. The company manufactures glycan analysis kits, reagents, and reference standards for use in LC, MS, and CE workflows, and provides contract analytical…
Genetic biomarker discovery platform for precision medicine and diagnostics
Population Bio is a genomic discovery company providing genetic biomarker identification services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners. Its platform accelerates the discovery of disease-relevant copy number variants and associated genetic variants, enabling companion diagnostic development, drug repurposing,…
Biological crop protection and pollination supplies for growers
Biobest UK supplies biological crop protection and pollination products to commercial growers. Its portfolio includes bumblebee hives for crop pollination, beneficial insects, predatory mites and nematodes for pest management, alongside biopesticides and crop monitoring tools. The business provides technical guidance…
Medicinal and computational chemistry services for drug discovery
Sandexis Medicinal Chemistry is a specialist consultancy providing medicinal and computational chemistry services for small-molecule drug discovery. Its scientists support hit identification, molecular design, virtual screening, docking, chemical database interrogation, project evaluation and lead optimisation.…
Proteomics and AI liquid biopsy for early lung cancer detection
Oxford Cancer Analytics is a biotechnology company developing blood-based diagnostic tests for early cancer detection using high-throughput circulating proteome analysis and machine learning. Its platform identifies protein biomarker signatures from blood samples to support clinical decision-making in lung disease,…
Novel peptide-based therapeutics and biomarkers for neurodegeneration
Neuro-Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing a first-in-class therapeutic approach to Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Its research centres on T14, a 14 amino acid bioactive peptide derived from acetylcholinesterase, which the company has identified as a potential…
Life science and agritech campus in the heart of Kent
Kent Science Park is a 65-acre life science and technology campus in Sittingbourne, Kent, operated by Pioneer Group. Spanning 47 buildings and over 500,000 sq ft of purpose-built laboratory, office and manufacturing space, it supports more than 60 companies across biotech, biopharma, agritech and related sectors. The…
Oral thermostable vaccine platform for infectious diseases
iosBio is a biotechnology company developing thermostable oral vaccines using adenoviral vector delivery. Its platform protects vaccine vectors to survive stomach transit and release in the lower small intestine, inducing mucosal and systemic immunity without cold chain requirements or needle administration. The lead…