UK Life Sciences Company Directory

Semiconductor sequencing platform for point-of-need diagnostics

DNA Electronics is a diagnostics company developing a semiconductor-based DNA sequencing platform for rapid, direct-from-specimen genomic analysis at the point of need. Its proprietary system integrates sample preparation and next-generation sequencing on a microchip, enabling clinical identification of bloodstream…

GMP-grade cell-free synthetic DNA for genetic medicines

4basebio is a biotechnology manufacturing company producing GMP-grade synthetic DNA for use in cell and gene therapies, mRNA vaccines and genome editing applications. Using an enzymatic, cell-free synthesis process, the company manufactures application-specific linear DNA constructs that overcome the purity and…

Biological crop protection and pheromone-based pest management

Crop IQ Technology is an agricultural biotechnology company developing biological crop protection and plant health products. Its portfolio includes pheromone and kairomone lures, mating-disruption systems, botanical repellents, biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilisers. These technologies support integrated pest…

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…

Steroid-free dermatology formulations and investigational GL-1 platform

Gran Lab is a Queen's University Belfast spin-out developing biochemical formulations for inflammatory and reactive skin conditions. Its investigational GL-1 topical platform is being developed as a non-steroidal approach to psoriasis and related dermatoses, with laboratory studies ongoing and clinical trials in…

Small molecule drug discovery focused on fibrosis and oncology

Redx Pharma is a clinical-stage biotech developing novel small molecule therapeutics for fibrotic disease and cancer. Its pipeline is anchored by zelasudil, a selective ROCK2 inhibitor in clinical development for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other fibrotic indications, and zamaporvint, a Porcupine inhibitor…

Industrial fermentation and yeast technology solutions

AB Biotek is an industrial biotechnology company developing yeast strains and fermentation technologies for the global food, beverage, bioethanol and animal nutrition sectors. The company provides microbial ingredients and process optimisation solutions that support the production of wine, beer, spirits, fuel ethanol…

Patient-derived cell models and assays for oncology drug discovery

Dominion Biotech is a Cheshire-based biotechnology company developing patient-derived cell (PDC) models and assays to support oncology drug discovery and development. Working in partnership with cancer hospitals and academic collaborators, the company builds a diverse bank of PDC models reflecting the genetic…

AI-driven drug discovery targeting necrosis and age-related disease

LinkGevity is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing anti-necrotic therapeutics for age-related and degenerative diseases. Founded in 2023 and based at Babraham Research Campus, the company's proprietary Blueprint Theory of Ageing identifies necrosis as a key driver of biological decline, informing its…

National genomics research and NHS whole genome sequencing

Genomics England is a government-owned organisation that partners with the NHS to deliver whole genome sequencing diagnostics and advance genomic medicine in the UK. It operates the National Genomic Research Library, providing approved researchers with access to linked genomic and clinical data to identify the causes…

AI-driven delivery platform for siRNA therapies beyond the liver

Undecimal Bio is a biotechnology company developing targeted delivery technologies for small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutics beyond the liver. Its DELiveri platform combines large-scale combinatorial chemistry, functional cell-based screening and AI to identify synthetic conjugates that transport siRNA into…

AI-powered cell simulation platform targeting ageing and age-driven diseases

Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company developing an AI-powered virtual cell platform to identify novel therapeutic targets for cellular rejuvenation. Its proprietary single-cell ageing clock measures epigenetic age at high throughput, feeding machine learning models that predict gene combinations and small…

Longer-lasting RNA medicines and immune-stealthed CAR-T research

Cambridge RNA Technologies develops experimental RNA platforms intended to extend the duration of therapeutic gene expression. Its research includes technologies for longer-lasting RNA medicines. In collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University, the company has investigated immune-stealth approaches for donor-derived…

Plant-based polymer products and sustainable plastics alternatives

Candee is a UK bio-based materials brand within HOL Group, commercialising alternatives to conventional fossil-derived plastic products. Using a plant-based polymer blend formulated by an external materials partner, it engineers and supplies moulded and printed products for retail, packaging, healthcare and industrial…

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…

Life sciences incubator and CRO cluster in central Nottingham

BioCity Nottingham is the UK's largest bioscience incubation and innovation campus, occupying a former Boots and BASF pharmaceutical research site in central Nottingham. Founded in 2003 by the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the East Midlands Development Agency, it spans approximately 116,000…

Laboratory information management and AI-enabled sample workflow software

Cenevo is a laboratory software company providing integrated systems for scientific sample management, research records and workflow automation. Its platforms combine electronic laboratory notebooks, laboratory information management, compound and biological sample tracking, inventory control and instrument…

Locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi products for tree planting success

Rhizocore Technologies is a Scottish biotechnology company that produces locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi products supporting tree planting and woodland restoration. Applied alongside saplings, its fungal products introduce ectomycorrhizal fungi that improve nutrient and water uptake, increasing survival rates and…

PCB electrochemical electrodes and custom biosensor development

Macias Sensors develops electrochemical sensor platforms, laboratory electrodes and bespoke biosensing systems for research and product development. Its portfolio includes printed circuit board electrodes, screen-printed electrochemical sensors and potentiostat equipment, alongside contract design and manufacturing of…

Biotech venture builder co-creating and scaling drug discovery companies

Molecule to Medicine (MTM) is a biotech venture builder that co-creates, builds, and scales drug discovery companies within a shared operational ecosystem, combining drug discovery expertise with shared infrastructure to enable rapid company formation. UK operations are based at Milton Park, Abingdon, with a further…