Protein Engineering

Engineered protein nanostructures and biomolecular machines

73 companies 9 countries
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Beam Therapeutics

Cambridge, United States

Pioneer in base editing using lipid nanoparticle delivery for precision genetic medicines

NASDAQ: BEAM
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NanoTemper Technologies

Munich, Germany

Developer of microscale thermophoresis for biomolecular analysis

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Prime Medicine

Cambridge, United States

Prime editing therapeutics with LNP delivery

NASDAQ: PRME public
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Novozymes

Bagsværd, Denmark

Industrial enzymes and microorganisms at nanoscale

OMX: NZYM-B public
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Carlsbad, United States

Antisense oligonucleotide therapeutics for genetic diseases

NASDAQ: IONS public
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Editas Medicine

Cambridge, United States

CRISPR-based medicines for genetic diseases including eye disorders

NASDAQ: EDIT public
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Ginkgo Bioworks

Boston, United States

Cell programming platform for bio-based products and materials

NYSE: DNA public
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Standard BioTools

South San Francisco, United States

Microfluidics and mass cytometry for life science research

NASDAQ: LAB public
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Nuclera

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Desktop protein synthesis and bioprinting technology

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Chugai Pharmaceutical

Tokyo, Japan

Antibody engineering and innovative drug delivery

TSE: 4519 public
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Intellia Therapeutics

Cambridge, United States

CRISPR gene editing company using lipid nanoparticle delivery for in vivo therapeutics

NASDAQ: NTLA public
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Editas Medicine

Cambridge, United States

Genome editing company using CRISPR with lipid nanoparticle delivery systems

NASDAQ: EDIT public
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Carlsbad, United States

Pioneer in antisense technology and RNA-targeted therapeutics

NASDAQ: IONS public
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Edwards Lifesciences

Irvine, United States

Heart valve technologies with nano-engineered surfaces and coatings

NYSE: EW public
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Quotient Sciences

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Drug development services including nanoparticle formulation technologies

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Kyoto University Nano

Kyoto, Japan

Leading Japanese university with iCeMS nanobio research

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Twist Bioscience

South San Francisco, United States

Silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for synthetic biology

NASDAQ: TWST public
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Nautilus Biotechnology

Seattle, United States

Single-molecule proteomics platform for comprehensive protein analysis

NASDAQ: NAUT public
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Nanotemper Technologies

Munich, Germany

Protein stability and binding measurement instruments

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Sophion Bioscience

Copenhagen, Denmark

Automated patch clamp systems for ion channel research

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Nanion Technologies

Munich, Germany

Automated patch clamp and ion channel research tools

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Stoke Therapeutics

Bedford, United States

Antisense oligonucleotides to upregulate protein expression

NASDAQ: STOK public
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Abzena

Cambridge, United Kingdom

ADC development and manufacturing CDMO

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Sangamo Therapeutics

Brisbane, United States

Zinc finger nuclease gene editing and gene regulation

NASDAQ: SGMO public
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Synthego

Redwood City, United States

CRISPR reagent supplier and genome engineering platform

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Mammoth Biosciences

Brisbane, United States

CRISPR diagnostics and therapeutics using novel Cas proteins

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Precision BioSciences

Durham, United States

ARCUS genome editing for cell therapy and gene correction

NASDAQ: DTIL public
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Cellectis

Paris, France

TALEN gene editing for allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy

NASDAQ: CLLS public
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Carisma Therapeutics

Philadelphia, United States

CAR-Macrophage therapy for solid tumors

NASDAQ: CRSM public
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Fate Therapeutics

San Diego, United States

iPSC-derived cell therapies including NK and T cells

NASDAQ: FATE public
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Prellis Biologics

San Francisco, United States

Holographic bioprinting for vascularized tissues and organs at high speed and resolution

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Kite Pharma

Santa Monica, United States

Cell therapy company developing engineered autologous CAR T-cell cancer immunotherapies

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Caribou Biosciences

Berkeley, United States

Clinical-stage CRISPR genome editing company developing transformative therapies

NASDAQ: CRBU public
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Century Therapeutics

Philadelphia, United States

Biotechnology company developing iPSC-derived allogeneic cell therapies for cancer

NASDAQ: IPSC public
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Codexis

Redwood City, United States

Enzyme engineering company developing biocatalysts for pharmaceutical manufacturing

NASDAQ: CDXS public
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Absci

Vancouver, United States

Generative AI drug creation company designing and validating novel biologic drugs

NASDAQ: ABSI public
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Charles River Cell Solutions

Wilmington, United States

Contract research organization providing cell and gene therapy development services

NYSE: CRL public
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Qiagen

Hilden, Germany

Provider of sample to insight solutions for molecular diagnostics

NYSE: QGEN public
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Adaptive Biotechnologies

Seattle, United States

Biotechnology company developing immune-driven medicine through sequencing

NASDAQ: ADPT public
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Haemonetics

Boston, United States

Global healthcare company providing blood management solutions

NYSE: HAE public
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Impossible Foods

Redwood City, United States

Plant-based meat company using heme protein technology to replicate meat flavor

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Upside Foods

Berkeley, United States

Cultivated meat company growing real meat directly from animal cells

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GOOD Meat

Alameda, United States

Eat Just subsidiary producing cultivated chicken meat approved for sale

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Aleph Farms

Rehovot, Israel

Cultivated steak company growing beef directly from non-GMO cells

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Mosa Meat

Maastricht, Netherlands

Cultivated beef company from the creator of the first cultured hamburger

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SuperMeat

Tel Aviv, Israel

Cultivated chicken company developing cell-cultured poultry

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Finless Foods

Emeryville, United States

Cultivated seafood company growing bluefin tuna from cells

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BlueNalu

San Diego, United States

Cultivated seafood company producing cell-based fish products

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Wildtype

San Francisco, United States

Cultivated salmon company growing sushi-grade salmon from cells

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New Culture

San Francisco, United States

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free mozzarella cheese

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Clara Foods

San Francisco, United States

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free egg proteins

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Motif FoodWorks

Boston, United States

Food ingredient company using biotech to create meat and dairy alternatives

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Indigo Agriculture

Boston, United States

Agricultural technology company using plant microbiome for crop improvement

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Pivot Bio

Berkeley, United States

Microbial nitrogen company providing biological nitrogen fixation for crops

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Ginkgo Bioworks Agriculture

Boston, United States

Ginkgo Bioworks agriculture division engineering microbes for farming

NYSE: DNA public
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Benson Hill

St. Louis, United States

Food tech company using CropOS platform to develop better plant genetics

NYSE: BHIL public
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Pairwise

Durham, United States

Gene editing company developing better fruits and vegetables using CRISPR

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Inari Agriculture

Cambridge, United States

Seed design company using gene editing for sustainable crop improvement

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Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland

Global agriculture company providing seeds and crop protection

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Spiber

Tsuruoka, Japan

Japanese biotechnology company producing protein-based materials

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Noom

New York, United States

Behavior change platform for weight loss and health

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Eat Just

San Francisco, United States

Plant-based egg and cultivated meat company

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Meati Foods

Boulder, United States

Mycelium-based meat alternative company

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Motif FoodWorks

Boston, United States

Food ingredient company improving plant-based products

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Good Catch

New York, United States

Plant-based seafood company making fish alternatives from legumes

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Meati Foods

Boulder, United States

Mushroom root mycelium company creating whole-cut meat alternatives

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Remilk

Tel Aviv, Israel

Precision fermentation company producing animal-free dairy proteins

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Joyn Bio

Boston, United States

Engineered microbes for nitrogen fixation

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Kula Bio

Somerville, United States

Biological nitrogen for sustainable farming

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BetterUp

San Francisco, United States

Coaching and mental fitness platform

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JustAnswer

San Francisco, United States

JustAnswer is an online platform connecting users with verified experts across multiple fields including legal, medical, veterinary, technical support, and automotive, providing on-demand answers and consultations for everyday questions and problems. Founded in 2003 in San Francisco with over $100 million in funding and 500+ employees, JustAnswer has facilitated millions of expert consultations, serving users in over 196 countries. The platform employs thousands of credentialed professionals including lawyers, doctors, veterinarians, mechanics, and technicians who provide personalized answers to user questions through a pay-per-question or subscription model. JustAnswer's legal category connects users with licensed attorneys who can provide guidance on family law, contracts, estate planning, employment disputes, and other legal matters at a fraction of traditional consultation costs. The medical experts offer health advice, symptom assessment, and second opinions, though they appropriately direct users to emergency services for urgent situations. Veterinary professionals help pet owners with animal health concerns, behavior issues, and treatment options. The platform's technical support experts assist with computer problems, software issues, and consumer electronics troubleshooting. JustAnswer's question-and-answer format allows users to describe their situation in detail, upload photos or documents, and engage in back-and-forth conversation until their question is fully answered. The platform verifies expert credentials, tracks customer satisfaction ratings, and maintains quality standards through monitoring and feedback systems. Users can browse previously answered questions, benefiting from the knowledge base built by millions of interactions. With 24/7 availability, multilingual support, and expertise across dozens of specialties, JustAnswer provides accessible, affordable expert guidance for everyday problems that might otherwise require expensive professional consultations.

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Nanion Technologies

Munich, Germany

Automated patch clamp and ion channel research

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Nanion Technologies

Munich, Germany

Automated patch clamp systems for ion channel research