Explore life science companies operating throughout South East England, including biotechnology firms, CROs and research organisations.
High-throughput protein stability screening by differential scanning fluorimetry
Protein Stable is a UK instrumentation company developing high-throughput fluorescence systems for protein stability screening. Its SUPR-DSF and SUPR-CM platforms measure thermal and chemical unfolding in microplates, supporting biologics formulation, protein engineering and drug discovery. The technology uses…
Contract immunoassay development and bioconjugation services
Fleet Bioprocessing is a Hampshire-based contract development and manufacturing organisation specialising in immunoassay development and bioconjugation. Founded in 2000 by former scientists from Johnson & Johnson and Amersham International, the company provides contract R&D and manufacturing services to diagnostics,…
Antigen modulation therapies for cancer and autoimmune disease
Grey Wolf Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing small molecule inhibitors of endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidases (ERAP1 and ERAP2) to modulate antigen presentation on cell surfaces. In oncology, this approach enhances tumour visibility to the immune system; in autoimmunity, it aims to…
AI-powered software for large-scale microscopy and scientific data
Dataflight Solutions is a scientific software company developing infrastructure for processing, visualising and analysing large biological datasets. Its technology focuses on high-volume three-dimensional fluorescence microscopy, using adaptive data representations to reduce storage and computation requirements. The…
Microplates, sealing films and equipment for laboratory workflows
iST Scientific is a UK manufacturer and supplier of laboratory consumables and sealing equipment for molecular biology and life science research. Its products include PCR and qPCR plates, heat-sealable and adhesive microplate films, custom sealing formats and manual or automated plate sealers. The company operates UK…
Spider-inspired protein fibre spinning for sustainable and biocompatible materials
Spintex Engineering is a developer of bioinspired silk fibres, produced from a liquid protein feedstock using a spider-inspired self-assembly process. The technology requires no hazardous chemicals, with water as the only by-product, and is significantly more energy efficient than synthetic fibre production. Spintex's…
Portable PCR diagnostic platforms and test kits for veterinary use
ZYTCA Animal Health is a veterinary diagnostics company developing portable point-of-care PCR platforms for rapid disease detection in animals. Using isothermal amplification and lateral flow immunoassay technology, its devices deliver qualitative results in under 30 minutes from unextracted clinical samples, with a…
AI-ready toxicity datasets for preclinical drug discovery
Biolligence is a biotechnology company developing AI-ready toxicity datasets and predictive tools for the drug discovery industry. The company combines deep learning algorithms with stem cell-derived in vitro models and clinical data to generate mechanistic toxicity information aimed at reducing dependence on animal…
Specialty pharmaceuticals for Parkinson's disease and related neurological conditions
Britannia Pharmaceuticals is a UK-based specialty pharmaceutical company developing and marketing treatments for Parkinson's disease and related conditions including psychosis. The company's product range includes apomorphine-based therapies available in multiple delivery formats, alongside clozapine-based treatment…
Genomic risk prediction platform for preventive healthcare and drug discovery
Genomics is a data science company that uses large-scale human genetic data to power precision healthcare and drug discovery. Its proprietary platform links millions of genetic variants to thousands of biological measurements and disease outcomes, generating polygenic risk scores that enable earlier identification of…
Inorganic nanoscale immune modulators for infection, cancer and autoimmunity
Iuvantium is a biotechnology company developing therapeutics and vaccines based on inorganic nanoscale materials that modulate the immune system. The company uses tailored inorganic probes to study how the immune system responds, builds a computational model of immune behaviour, and designs programmable immune…
Global crop protection and seeds R&D and manufacturing hub
Syngenta is an agricultural science company developing crop protection products and seeds for farmers worldwide. Its UK operations include Jealott's Hill, the company's largest crop protection research centre globally, employing over 1,000 people in discovery chemistry, formulation science and seeds research. Syngenta…
AI echocardiography platform for heart failure detection
Ultromics is an Oxford University spin-out developing AI-powered software that analyses routine echocardiogram images to detect complex cardiac conditions. Its cloud-based platform holds multiple FDA clearances and CE marks for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and cardiac amyloidosis screening. The…
Novel mode-of-action herbicide discovery platform
Moa Technology discovers synthetic and biological herbicides with novel modes of action to address herbicide resistance. Its high-throughput platform uses miniaturised living plants, high-content microscopy and AI to identify new compounds. The company has screened more than 900,000 compounds and identified over 80…
Hydrogel capsule platform for weight loss and oral drug delivery
Oxford Medical Products is developing a gastroretentive hydrogel platform with two applications. The technology is a swallowable dual-polymer capsule that expands in the stomach to suppress appetite without pharmacological intervention; a Phase 2a clinical trial is underway following positive Phase 1 results. Oxford…
Antisense oligonucleotide therapies for TUBB4A-associated leukodystrophies
SynaptixBio is a biotechnology company developing antisense oligonucleotide therapies for severe inherited leukodystrophies. Its lead programme targets TUBB4A-associated hypomyelinating disorders, including hypomyelination with atrophy of the basal ganglia and cerebellum (H-ABC). The approach uses synthetic…
UK generic and branded medicine manufacturer supplying the NHS nationwide
Crescent Pharma is an independent generic pharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and supplying medicines to the NHS, pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare providers across the UK and internationally. The company holds several hundred UK marketing authorisations and operates multiple manufacturing sites,…
Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing platform for urinary infections
Astratus is an instruments company developing a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing platform for clinical microbiology. Its microcapillary cassette and reader system delivers digital susceptibility results directly from urine samples in under six hours, compared to the two to three days required by standard…
3D genomics platform for blood-based clinical diagnostics and precision medicine
Oxford BioDynamics develops blood-based diagnostic tests and precision medicine tools using its proprietary 3D genomics platform. The technology analyses chromosome conformation to identify epigenomic biomarkers linked to disease, prognosis and treatment response. Commercial products include tests for immune…
Needle-free solid dose vaccine formulation and delivery platform
aVaxMed Limited is a UK biotech developing the aVaxziPen platform, a proprietary needle-free, thermally stable, solid dose vaccine delivery system. The technology encapsulates vaccine antigens into unit solid doses administered via a pen applicator, removing the need for needles and reducing cold chain requirements.…