Discover life science companies throughout Wales, including biotechnology firms, research organisations and innovation networks.
ELISA kits and diagnostics for research and clinical use
JR Biomedical is a North Wales-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic reagents and ELISA kits for research institutions, NHS laboratories and pharmaceutical companies. Operating from ISO 13485-certified laboratories at the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph, the company develops human ELISA kits across…
Cardiff University innovation centre for life sciences startups and spinouts
Cardiff Innovations is an innovation centre within Cardiff University's sbarc|spark building on the Cardiff Innovation Campus, providing laboratory, office, and co-working space for startups, spinouts, and commercial partners. Part of a £300m campus investment, it offers tenants co-location with Cardiff University's…
Ovine polyclonal therapeutics developer and antivenom manufacturer
MicroPharm is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and manufacturing ovine polyclonal antibody therapeutics for the treatment of acute toxic and infectious conditions. The company's MHRA-licensed facilities in West Wales produce a portfolio of clinical-grade antivenoms, including products acquired from Sanofi…
GC-IMS analytical instruments for clinical, food and environmental testing
Imspex Diagnostics is a Welsh analytical instruments company developing and distributing Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometry platforms for clinical diagnostics, food safety and environmental analysis. Its GC-IMS technology detects target compounds and clinical biomarkers at parts-per-billion sensitivity,…
Small molecule therapies for keratin-related skin disorders
Mariposa Therapeutics is a Welsh preclinical biopharma company developing disease-modifying treatments for epidermolysis bullosa simplex and other keratin-related skin disorders. Its lead compound, MP5219, is a synthetic analogue of ajoene that activates surrogate keratin expression to compensate for the underlying…
Circadian hormone therapeutics for rare endocrine conditions
Neurocrine UK is the European operations of Neurocrine Biosciences, a Cardiff-headquartered specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercialising hormone therapeutics for rare and chronic endocrine conditions. The company's scientific approach centres on circadian-based formulation technology, designed to…
Solvent-free gold nanoparticles for lateral flow and IVD diagnostics
Grove Nanomaterials is a Welsh nanotechnology company developing a sustainable, solvent-free manufacturing process for gold nanoparticles used in lateral flow assays and in-vitro diagnostics. Based on patented nanoparticle beam deposition technology developed at Swansea University, the process eliminates the chemical…
Cell-penetrating peptide reagents for intracellular research applications
Cupid Peptides is a Cardiff-based manufacturer of cell-penetrating peptide products for biomedical research. Its proprietary Cupid sequence, derived from the amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum, enables large recombinant protein cargoes to traverse cell membranes and access intracellular targets. Products offer the…
Cell and gene therapy supply chain orchestration software
TrakCel is a Welsh software company providing digital orchestration platforms for the management, tracking, and control of cell and gene therapy products across clinical and commercial supply chains. Its flagship platform manages chain of identity and chain of custody for personalised therapies from sample collection…
Integrated chemistry and development CRO for small molecules
CatSci is a Cardiff-headquartered contract research organisation providing integrated chemistry, analytical, and development services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2010 by former AstraZeneca scientists, the company offers process chemistry, analytical development, solid-state and preformulation…
Canine gut microbiome testing and personalised supplement service
BIOME9 is a canine health company providing at-home gut microbiome testing and personalised supplement plans for dogs. Using stool sample analysis and AI-assisted interpretation, the company generates detailed gut health reports identifying microbial imbalances and tailored dietary recommendations. Operating as the…
Raman spectroscopy blood test for early cancer detection
CanSense is a Welsh biotechnology company developing a non-invasive blood test for the early detection of bowel and other cancers. The platform combines Raman laser spectroscopy with artificial intelligence to identify cancer-associated metabolic signatures in blood, delivering results within 48 hours without…
Biological raw materials and IVD test platforms for diagnostics
BBI Solutions is a global manufacturer of biological raw materials and finished test platforms for the in-vitro diagnostics market. Products include antibodies, antigens, enzymes, gold nanoparticles, and serum and plasma materials used across lateral flow, ELISA, biosensor, and clinical chemistry applications. The…
3D cell culture scaffolds and bioprinting systems for research
Copner Biotech is a biotechnology company developing three-dimensional cell culture scaffolds and bioprinting equipment for laboratory research. Its structured PETG scaffolds support mammalian cell attachment and growth, including spheroid and organoid culture, as an alternative to conventional two-dimensional…
Microbial and antimicrobial product developer using Bacillus fermentation
Genesis Biosciences is a global industrial biotechnology company developing and manufacturing microbial and antimicrobial products for cleaning, wastewater treatment, agriculture, aquaculture, and odour control applications. The company uses proprietary Bacillus fermentation and plant-derived actives to produce…
Agarose and synthetic resin manufacturer for biopharmaceutical purification
Purolite is a manufacturer of ion exchange, agarose and affinity chromatography resins for biopharmaceutical downstream processing. Its Llantrisant facility in South Wales serves as the primary European production site for its range of agarose-based chromatography resins, used in the purification of monoclonal…
Novel antibiotic-sparing therapeutics for chronic wound care
ONYA Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel pharmaceutical treatments for acute and chronic wounds. The company's pipeline centres on a patented controlled-release drug delivery technology designed to manage wound exudate and reduce reliance on antibiotics, addressing antimicrobial resistance in…
Generic injectable medicines for NHS secondary care
Bowmed Ibisqus is a privately owned pharmaceutical company supplying generic injectable medicines to NHS hospitals and the private healthcare sector. Operating as a marketing authorisation holder and distributor, the company specialises in injectable antibacterials spanning penicillin, cephalosporin, macrolide, and…
IVD manufacturer serving clinical laboratory and transfusion medicine
QuidelOrtho is a global in vitro diagnostics company with a major UK manufacturing and development facility in Pencoed, Wales, employing over 600 people. The site produces immunohematology reagents for transfusion medicine and immunoassay products covering infectious disease, endocrinology, and oncology testing,…
Pheromone-based insect monitoring and biorational pest management products
Russell IPM is a UK manufacturer of pheromone-based insect monitoring and control systems, biorational pesticides, and biological crop protection products for agriculture, horticulture, stored products, and public health applications. Operating through subsidiaries covering pheromone lures, microbial fermentation…