Mark Anderson
In the heart of the United Kingdom, Oxfordshire has become a prime breeding ground for startups in the thriving biotechnology industry. The last few years have seen a boom in this space, with startups disrupting facets such as health and agriculture. Since 2020, a host of innovative startups have sprung up, carving a niche in this exciting and complex industry. Let’s take a look at some of these pioneers making waves in the world of biotechnology.
The variety in the scope of these startups is illustrative of the potential that biotechnology holds. From sustainable meat production systems to single-cell multi-omic technology, these startups are at the cutting edge of innovation and advancement. Despite being in their early stages, these firms show an astronomical potential to shape the future of this industry.
Let’s explore some of these promising startups, their offerings, their founding team, and what makes them unique in the biotech industry.
Kyomei
Kyomei is an novel startup in the agriculture and biotechnology domain. This company has been launched with the goal of creating a protein production system using plant cell biology. Kyomei is focussed on offering sustainable alternatives to meat with the promise of flavourful food. The company was started in 2021 and is based in Oxford.
coding.bio
Fusing artificial intelligence with biotechnology, coding.bio is pushing the boundaries in the life science field. Started by Simon Bornschein, this startup aims to transform therapeutics with the power of machine learning. They are based in Oxfordshire and are quickly gaining recognition in the AI and biotech industry.
Etcembly
Etcembly is an emerging start-up based in Hanwell, Oxfordshire. They aim to create the world’s largest machine learning database, coupling it with immunology expertise to deliver safe and powerfully effective TCR immunotherapies via advanced computer-engineered solutions.
Oxford Silk Phage Technologies
Founded by James Gilbert and Stephanie Lesage, Oxford Silk Phage Technologies works at the intersection of biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. They provide antibacterial biomaterial technology, combining silk with bacteriophages to address the growing problem of surgical implant and wound infections.
MetaGuideX
MetaGuideX is a startup based in Oxford operating in the health diagnostics and life science sectors of biotechnology. With a special focus on healthcare, this company promises to offer transformative diagnostic solutions.
HydRegen
HydRegen, founded in 2020 and based in Oxford, is a biotechnology firm offering sustainable solutions for chemical manufacturing within the biopharma and manufacturing industry.
Nanolyse Technologies
Nanolyse Technologies, founded by Dr. Imad Ahmed in 2020 is involved in crafting simple, low-cost chemical testing and measuring equipment to address several industry needs, leveraging nanotechnology to make significant contributions in the field of analytical science.
T-Cypher Bio
T-Cypher Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company founded by Graham Ogg. The firm is working on the potential of TCR-based therapeutics to transform the treatment of solid tumors, as well as autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious diseases.
Accession Therapeutics
Started by Bent Jakobsen, Francis Yuan, and Nick Cross, Accession Therapeutics is developing a pipeline of products using its proprietary technology that exclusively targets cancer cells.
Alethiomics
Working on developing treatments for patients with blood cancer, Alethiomics founded by Adam Mead and Bethan Psaila is utilising the power of single-cell multi-omic technology.
OxVax
OxVax, a spin-out company from the University of Oxford, is working on an advanced next-generation dendritic cell vaccine platform for treating solid tumour cancers. The company was founded by Marcelo Bravo.
