UK Life Sciences Company Directory

Probiotic contract manufacturer and Lab4 platform developer

Cultech is a Welsh contract developer and manufacturer of probiotic and nutritional supplement products, operating one of the world's most advanced probiotic manufacturing facilities at its Port Talbot site. The company owns the proprietary Lab4 probiotic consortium, backed by over 35 clinical trials and ten PhD…

Microplate reader instrumentation for life science research and screening

BMG LABTECH is a developer and manufacturer of microplate reader instrumentation for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research applications. The company's portfolio covers a broad range of optical detection technologies including fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance,…

AI-enabled genomic and clinical data analysis for research

SökerData is a health data technology company developing AI-enabled tools for analysis of genomic and clinical datasets from underrepresented populations. Its platform helps life-science researchers explore biomarker associations across demographic groups and identify representation gaps in health data used for drug…

Ultrasensitive proteomics and biomarker assay development CRO

Altheome is a contract research organisation specialising in protein biomarkers and ultrasensitive proteomics for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic studies. Its services include custom assay development, biomarker discovery and validation, protocol optimisation and pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic analysis.…

Herpesvirus-vectored vaccines for livestock and companion animals

The Vaccine Group develops recombinant herpesvirus-vectored vaccines against infectious diseases affecting livestock and companion animals. Its modular platform is designed to generate durable immune responses in young animals, including those carrying maternally derived antibodies. Development programmes include…

Clinical-stage biotech developing treatments for multiple myeloma

CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing inobrodib, a first-in-class oral inhibitor of the p300/CBP transcription co-activation proteins, for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Inobrodib has been evaluated in over 400 patients and holds FDA Fast Track and orphan drug designations.…

Enzyme-based platform for sustainable industrial chemical manufacture

HydRegen is a biotechnology company developing enzyme immobilisation platforms that replace heavy-metal catalysts in redox and hydrogenation reactions. The technology uses hydrogen gas to power NADH-dependent enzymes on carbon supports, enabling continuous flow processing of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical…

Gene therapy platform targeting paediatric solid tumours

Kindling Bio is a biotechnology company developing a gene therapy platform designed specifically for childhood cancers. The platform engineers a biological signal that renders paediatric solid tumours visible to the immune system, enabling immune-mediated destruction across multiple tumour types from a single…

AI-assisted bioactive ingredient discovery and laboratory formulation testing

HexisLab is a research and development company providing ingredient discovery, laboratory testing and formulation services for personal care and consumer health businesses. Its HexisPro.X platform uses computational screening to identify candidate bioactive compounds, peptides and sustainable ingredient alternatives.…

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.…

Tissue-targeted gene and RNA delivery platforms for rare and neurological disease

Dawn Therapeutics is a pre-clinical biotechnology company developing precision delivery platforms for genetic medicines targeting the central nervous system, cartilage, and bone. Its transferrin receptor-guided system is designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and deliver RNA or DNA payloads to neuronal tissues,…

Intestinal barrier repair therapies for inflammatory bowel disease

Thelior Bio is a University of Oxford spin-out developing therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Its research focuses on restoring the intestinal epithelial barrier, addressing impaired tissue repair associated with chronic inflammation. The company draws on…

Targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery platform for precision therapeutics

Hone Bio is a preclinical biotechnology company developing targeted lipid nanoparticle drug delivery technology. Its proprietary platform uses engineered proteins that enable cell-specific LNP delivery while actively blocking off-target liver uptake, addressing a key limitation of conventional LNP systems. The…

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,…

Oncology biotech developing peptide therapeutics and diagnostics

ValiRx is a UK-listed biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of oncology therapeutics and companion diagnostics. The company selects and incubates novel drug candidates, including peptide-based compounds targeting prostate cancer, endometriosis, and other solid tumours, progressing them from preclinical…

IVD and companion diagnostics regulatory consultancy and CRO

ARC Regulatory is a contract research organisation and regulatory consultancy specialising in in vitro diagnostics and companion diagnostics for precision medicine clinical trials. The company provides regulatory strategy, clinical trial management, quality management, and assay validation services to pharmaceutical…

Antibody inhibitors of metzincin proteases for eye disease and cancer

Vasgen develops antibody therapeutics for eye disease and cancer, focusing on enzymes known as metzincin proteases. Its discovery platform uses monoclonal antibodies to inhibit these enzymes selectively, offering a different approach to targets that have proved challenging for conventional small-molecule medicines.…

Full-service CRO for pharmaceutical and biotech clinical trials

Acceler8 Clinical Research is a contract research organisation providing clinical trial management and support services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Services span clinical development, data management, regulatory affairs, clinical quality assurance, and project management across…

Collaborative AI and multi-omics software for translational research

Vedaly is a scientific software company developing collaborative AI and bioinformatics tools for translational research and biopharmaceutical development. Its platform brings together omics, clinical and experimental data, analysis results, figures and scientific literature in traceable research workflows. It supports…

Specialist distributor of transplant diagnostics and molecular biology products

VH Bio is a specialist distributor of life science research and diagnostic products serving the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The company focuses on four areas: transplant and HLA diagnostics, molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology. Its portfolio of approximately 10,000 products is sourced from…