Startup Spotlight

Medusa Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2021 by Dr. James Duboff and Professor Peter Sarkies, has developed a groundbreaking approach to combat antibiotic resistance by combining alkylating agents with aminoglycoside antibiotics to restore their efficacy. Focused on conditions like cystic fibrosis, their method could reduce drug toxicity and address antimicrobial resistance, with promising early results and plans for further development...

Megan Thomas

January 17, 2025

Radiant Matter is a London-based startup developing sustainable alternatives to microplastic embellishments like sequins and glitter, using cellulose and structural colour technology. Founded by Elissa Brunato and Dr. Cyan Williams, the company aims to replace petroleum-based products with eco-friendly materials, securing £1.2 million in pre-seed funding to further their mission.

Ariyana Rayatt

January 10, 2025

Founded in 2022 Pathfinder Bio’s team consists of Dr Gareth Little (CEO, co-founder), an expert in biomanufacturing with 14 years of experience in engineering biology for chemical production, and Professor John Heap (Inventor, co-founder): a research leader within bioengineering and 3x founder. They are joined by Dr Hasan Tanvir Imam (Senior Scientist), an expert in biocatalysis and enzyme development. Pathfinder Bio are currently looking for a co-founder/C-suite level executive with experience within Biomanufacturing to join full-time and help shape the company’s commercial activities and drive impact of their proprietary technology within target markets.

Aonghus Topham

January 6, 2025

The current global mental health crisis puts half of the world at risk of experiencing a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Cambridge Adaptive Testing is addressing this challenge with Artemis-A, an AI-based adaptive testing tool that uses dynamic, personalized questions to precisely measure mental distress within minutes, overcoming inefficiencies of traditional models and enabling early identification of mental health issues.

Shubhi Raghav

December 13, 2024

With a strong founding team and ongoing investment: medtech company Flowmark is set to launch the first of its innovative, affordable devices to simplify fluid management and protect patient safety.

Saira Loane

January 6, 2025

CardiaTec is at the forefront of drug development for cardiovascular diseases. Through sequencing and AI, they are generating the largest multiomics dataset surrounding human hearts to uncover novel therapeutics.

Lucy Ahern

December 13, 2024