Mark Anderson
In 2020, amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, several inspiring entrepreneurs decided to venture into the biotechnology industry. Today, we spotlight these successes; showcasing startups based in Kent which have taken a step into the future by harnessing innovative biotechnology solutions.
From lab-grown proteins to groundbreaking therapeutic procedures, the potential for how these biotech startups might alter life as we know it is monumental. Not only do they promise a different perspective on healthcare, but also an ingenious approach towards sustainable, bio-based solutions.
We present to you six such companies – each with a unique vision, attempting to carve a niche in burgeoning fields like biopharma, health diagnostics, bioinformatics, and more.
Invictech
Invictech is a US-based company which specializes in biopharma, biotechnology, and medical solutions. Though their base is in Louisville, Kentucky, they share a connection with the UK through their wider business operations and collaborations. Their dedication to improving health outcomes through innovative biotech solutions makes them a key player in the industry. Find them business networks on Facebook and LinkedIn.
GenBody America
Located in California, Kentucky, GenBody America is driving force in the biotechnology, health diagnostics, and manufacturing sectors. This company stands out with its robust biotech based health diagnostic portfolio. Stay connected with GenBody America through their LinkedIn page.
HuMed Technologies
Another US-based company with UK ties, and the brainchild of founders J. Zach Hilt, Joe Wyse, and Thomas Dziubla, HuMed Technologies is revolutionizing healthcare with its groundbreaking cancer treatment and healthcare products. With a strong focus on healing and improved health outcomes for cancer patients, HuMed is one start-up to watch out for. Find them on LinkedIn.
Pangea Bio
Lars Wilde, a passionate biotech entrepreneur, founded Pangea Bio, a bioinformatics, biopharma and biotech startup based in Sevenoaks, Kent. Though much about the company is shrouded in mystery, we’re excited to see what revolutionary contributions Pangea Botanica will bring to the table. Follow their progress on LinkedIn.
Kanna Health
Kanna Health, another Sevenoaks, Kent-based startup, owes its inception to John Boghossian. The company is developing novel therapeutics focused on the medicinal succulent, kanna or Sceletium tortuosum. Promising unique insights into plant-based therapies, they can be found on LinkedIn.
Nodus Oncology
A standout in the biotechnology industry, Nodus Oncology is focusing on the development of targeted therapies for cancer treatments. Based in Snodland, Kent, they represent the innovative spirit of the UK’s biotech scene. Check out their work and connect with them on LinkedIn.
These companies manifest the marked resilience and innovation in the UK biotech industry. With such passionate minds at its helm, the future of biotechnology in the UK is as vibrant and promising as ever.
