London BioScience Innovation Centre
2 Royal College Street, London NW1 0NH
From biomass to molecules
We combine enzyme engineering, precision fermentation, and green chemistry to convert underutilised natural polymers into high-value functional chemicals — spanning pharmaceuticals, personal care, bioplastics, and antimicrobials.
Seaweed-based functional materials
Marine polysaccharides transformed into bioplastic precursors, cosmetic actives, and broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
Functional carbohydrates for gut health & personal care
Enzyme-driven modification of dietary carbohydrates to produce prebiotics, postbiotics, and skin-care actives with proven bioactivity.
Feedstock sourcing
Renewable biomass from certified agricultural and aquaculture supply chains with full traceability.
Pre-treatment & fractionation
Mild physical and chemical pre-treatment separates target polymer fractions for downstream conversion.
Enzyme & fermentation
Proprietary enzyme cocktails and engineered microbial hosts convert polymers with high selectivity.
Purification & supply
Downstream processing delivers pharma- or industrial-grade products meeting customer specifications.
| Platform | Feedstock | Core technology | Key molecules | Sectors | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed functional materials | Aquaculture (macro-algae) | Enzymatic depolymerisation; agarase, carrageenase | Agar oligomers, fucoidan, ulvan sulphates | Bioplastics, cosmetics, antimicrobials | ✓ No arable land, CO₂ sequestering |
| Cellulose → Pharma KSMs | Agriculture (crop residues, wood pulp) | Cellulase cascades + metabolic engineering | Chiral lactic acid, glucuronic acid, 3-HPA | Pharma, drug discovery | ✓ Replaces petrochemical precursors |
| Functional carbohydrates | Inulin, lactose, xylan, pectin | Glycosyltransferases, fructooligosaccharide synthases | FOS, GOS, XOS, pectic oligosaccharides | Nutraceuticals, personal care | ✓ Upcycles dairy/citrus/cereal byproducts |
100% renewable feedstocks
No petroleum-derived precursors. Every starting material traces back to agriculture or aquaculture.
Proprietary enzyme systems
In-house enzyme libraries deliver performance and IP advantages that protect partners’ supply security.
Multi-sector impact
Platforms serve pharma, personal care, food & nutrition, and materials — broad commercial resilience.
Enquire about sustainable KSMs, bio-based monomers, or research collaboration.