Company Directory

Open biological data resources and bioinformatics services for life sciences

EMBL-EBI is the European Bioinformatics Institute, an intergovernmental research organisation and part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). Located on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, it maintains a suite of freely available molecular biology databases including UniProt, Ensembl, Expression Atlas and the Single Cell Expression Atlas. EMBL-EBI also conducts computational research, delivers bioinformatics training, and operates an industry programme supporting pre-competitive research and translational partnerships.

Aquaculture genetics services and genomic selective breeding programmes

Xelect is a Scottish genetic services company providing selective breeding programme management and genomic analysis for aquaculture producers worldwide. The company manages over 30 active programmes across 16 species, including salmon, trout, shrimp, sea bass, and tilapia, combining high-throughput SNP genotyping with its proprietary software to optimise mating decisions and broodstock selection. Services include pedigree reconstruction, triploidy validation, sex determination, and bioeconomic modelling.

Single-workflow sequencing technology capturing genetic and epigenetic data

biomodal is a Cambridge-based life sciences technology company developing multiomics sequencing solutions that simultaneously capture genetic and epigenetic information from a single DNA sample. Its multiomics platform detects the canonical four DNA bases alongside 5-methylcytosine and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine modifications at single-base resolution, without requiring additional hardware or bisulfite treatment. The technology is compatible with existing sequencing infrastructure and targets applications in oncology, neurodegenerative disease research, and liquid biopsy diagnostics.

Liquid biopsy NGS kits and genomic diagnostic services

Nonacus is a developer of next-generation sequencing reagents and library preparation kits for liquid biopsy and tissue-based genomic analysis. Its target enrichment and cell-free DNA workflow products support cancer detection, treatment stratification, and longitudinal monitoring. Through its clinical services division, Nonacus also provides ISO-accredited NGS diagnostic testing for hereditary cancer, tumour profiling, and prenatal applications, serving NHS trusts and private sector clients.

Bioinformatics data platform for biology teams at scale

Goodwright is a London-based software company developing Flow, a web-based bioinformatics platform enabling biology teams to analyse, store, curate, and share genomics data at scale. Built around Nextflow pipeline integration, Flow provides a user-friendly interface for RNA-seq and other omics workflows, linking analysis execution with structured data management and an open database. Developed in collaboration with Professor Jernej Ule's lab at the Francis Crick Institute, Flow serves both academic and commercial research teams.

Gene editing tools, cell lines and genomic reagents for life science research

Horizon Discovery is a Cambridge-based life sciences company supplying gene editing and gene modulation tools, services, and engineered cell lines to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic customers. Its portfolio includes CRISPR and RNAi reagents, isogenic cell line pairs modelling disease-associated mutations, RNA synthesis, functional genomic screening services, and molecular reference standards for NGS-based diagnostics. The Cambridge site operates as a centre of excellence for genomic research within parent company Revvity.

Contract microbial whole genome sequencing and metagenomics service

MicrobesNG Ltd is a UK-based contract sequencing service provider specialising in microbial whole genome and metagenome sequencing. The company processes bacterial, fungal, and viral samples using Illumina short-read and Oxford Nanopore long-read platforms, with DNA extraction and bioinformatics analysis included as standard. Services are accessible to academic, public sector, and commercial customers across more than 40 countries.

NGS-based platform for off-target gene editing detection and characterisation

Broken String Biosciences is a Cambridge-based genomics company developing tools to improve the safety of cell and gene therapies. Its platform uses next-generation sequencing to map DNA double-strand breaks across the genome, enabling developers to detect and quantify on- and off-target edits generated by gene editing technologies including CRISPR. The platform supports programmes from discovery through to clinical development and is available as a service and as an early-access in-laboratory solution.

Clinical whole genome sequencing and reporting platform

StoreGene is a UCL spin-out providing a clinical genomic operating system that integrates whole genome sequencing with automated bioinformatics pipelines and genomic counselling services. Its platform generates clinical reports across cardiovascular genetics, hereditary cancer, pharmacogenomics, and nutrigenetics, with reanalysis capability as new variants are discovered. The company serves clinicians and health providers internationally, with sequencing performed in UK ISO-accredited laboratories.

Precision medicine platform for patient recruitment and genetic testing

Sano Genetics is a London-based software company providing an end-to-end platform for patient recruitment, at-home genetic testing, and long-term participant engagement in precision medicine clinical trials and population genomics programmes. The platform integrates DNA testing logistics, medical history retrieval, participant communications, and study management tools for pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and patient advocacy organisations. Focus areas include neurodegenerative diseases, rare diseases, and large-scale genomics studies.

Next-generation sequencing and genomic analysis services

Novogene (UK) is a genomic services provider operating as the European hub of Novogene Corporation, one of the world's largest sequencing organisations. Based at Cambridge Science Park, the company offers a comprehensive range of next-generation sequencing services including whole genome, exome, RNA, single-cell, amplicon and metagenomic sequencing, supported by in-house bioinformatics analysis. Platforms include Illumina, PacBio and Oxford Nanopore technologies. Novogene serves academic research institutions, pharmaceutical companies and agricultural enterprises globally.

Multi-omic sequencing and genomics services

Source Genomics is a contract genomics laboratory providing multi-omic sequencing and analytical services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic clients. Services span Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, optical genome mapping, Olink proteomics, epigenomics, and bioinformatics. The laboratory supports early-stage research, translational research, clinical trials, and clinical diagnostics, offering biomarker validation and assay development alongside standard sequencing workflows.