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YC Biotechnology

85 companies · 83 active · 22% AI · most in F26 (4)

Companies tagged Biotechnology

AICanosAI-powered blood test to detect cancer in dogs (and cats soon).YC F26OxfordStartup →OtherLux FoodsCrops engineered for premium fruit, grown without sunlight.YC F26San FranciscoStartup →OtherNitroduckMonsanto for yummy crops, but without pesticidesYC F26BrnoStartup →AIPrimordiantEmbodied Scientific IntelligenceYC F26San FranciscoStartup →AIAtlas DiscoveryAI-native pharma companyYC S26San FranciscoStartup →OtherTareBioVaccines for any cancer or infection in weeks.YC S26San FranciscoStartup →AIPaceline BioBiospecimen logistics & operations layer to accelerate drug devYC F25BoulderStartup →AIScoopAutomating regulatory submissions for life sciencesYC F25San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquiredNexa LabsImplantable microchips and AI for cattle monitoringYC S25San FranciscoStartup →OtherA51Programmable RNA for cell modulation.EF 2025ParisStartup →OtherAerskaDeveloping RNA medicines to treat, delay, and prevent diseases of the brain.EF 2025ExternalStartup →OtherTacit MachinesThe data and compute infrastructure that moves biology from wet lab to GPU cluster.EF 2025LondonStartup →OtherUncommon TherapeuticsA Disease Focused Biotech, Building Multiple Billion Dollar DrugsYC W25San FranciscoStartup →AIEvolvere BioSciencesMaking Next-Generation Antibiotics that Outpace Bacterial EvolutionYC S24OxfordStartup →OtherAxiom TherapeuticsML-driven covalent inhibitors for oncology teams.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherBecomingBuilding the foundational capability for developmental intelligence.EF 2024ExternalStartup →OtherEmpirical BioML-guided biomolecule design for biotech firms.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherGenie FertilityNon-invasive womb-tissue diagnostics for IVF patients.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherLevel Zero HealthContinuous hormone monitoring for fertility and wellness.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherLocksmith BioDrugging the undruggable.EF 2024BangaloreStartup →AINovogaiaDeveloping new medicines from fungi using AI.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherPitriFungal biotechnology for non-toxic colorants.EF 2024LondonStartup →OtherSynteticaNylon recycling for textile producers.EF 2024ParisStartup →OtherTelepathic TechnologiesNon-invasive brain-computer links for defense.EF 2024New YorkStartup →AITetsuwan ScientificAI-driven lab robots for life-science R&D.EF 2024New YorkStartup →AITheremiaAI-driven molecule design for pharma.EF 2024ParisStartup →OtherAllium BioFood-grade biotech ingredients for plant-based brands.EF 2023SingaporeStartup →OtherAmayu HealthPsychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health.EF 2023BerlinStartup →OtherBiographicaGraph ML for plant gene discovery.EF 2023LondonStartup →OtherLevel NineEnzyme catalysts for sustainable chemicals.EF 2023BerlinStartup →OtherPolari LabsDiscreet and spontaneous anal prep device for sexual wellness.EF 2023LondonStartup →Otherspore-bioBuilding a new generation of microbiological technologies.EF 2023ParisStartup →OtherEugit TherapeuticsEnabling Tissue Targeting of TherapiesYC S22San FranciscoStartup →AITerrafermaTSMC for protein manufacturing.YC S22San FranciscoStartup →OtherAmateraBiotech breeding for perennial crops.EF 2022ParisStartup →OtherCrane BiosciencesRed blood cell-derived nanoparticle platform for brain mRNA delivery.EF 2022BerlinStartup →OtherEndoGene.BioTurning menstrual blood into better drugs for endometriosis.EF 2022ParisStartup →OtherFattastic TechnologiesTailored lipids for alternative proteins.EF 2022SingaporeStartup →Otherkyron.bioGlycan engineering for therapeutic proteins.EF 2022ParisStartup →AIPentaBindAI-designed aptamer therapeutics for biopharma.EF 2022LondonStartup →OtherAlixiaTargeting the Tumor Ecosystem to address cancer drug resistance.YC W22San FranciscoStartup →OtherSensible BiotechnologiesUnlocking the next generation of mRNA medicinesYC S21OxfordStartup →AISFA TherapeuticsRegulating the immune system to block cancer & autoimmune diseasesYC S21PhiladelphiaStartup →OtherD-NomeRoom-temperature genomic testing for labs.EF 2021BangaloreStartup →OtherFaircraftDeveloping a highly sustainable, lab-grown alternative to animal leather.EF 2021ParisStartup →OthergenominesEfficient plant-based mining.EF 2021ParisStartup →OtherGreenitioBio-based polymers for CPG brands.EF 2021SingaporeStartup →AIimmunitoAIAI-driven antibody design for therapeutic development.EF 2021BangaloreStartup →OtherKolibriAcoustic bioproduction for gene therapies.EF 2021ParisStartup →OtherPhagosBacteriophage therapies for antibiotic-resistant infections.EF 2021ParisStartup →AIUnicorn BioAI-powered robots to industrialize biology and enable scientific superintelligence.EF 2021LondonStartup →OtherAllozymesEvolving biology for a sustainable future.EF 2020SingaporeStartup →OtherBetter DairyFermented milk proteins without animals.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherBioponicsCRISPR-based bio-fertilizers for farmers.EF 2020Hong KongStartup →OtherCore BiogenesisPlant biofactories for recombinant proteins.EF 2020ParisStartup →OtherElementZero Biolabs100× more sensitive point-of-care genetic tests.EF 2020BerlinStartup →AIExogeneAI for T-cell receptor discovery in oncology.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherFLOWBIOReal-time hydration insights for athletes.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherMicrographia BioSpatial proteomics for scalable target discovery.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherMitra BioNon-invasive diagnostics for skincare development.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherPACTAdvanced collagen-coated textiles for fashion.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherPeptobioticsSynthetic antimicrobial peptides for livestock health.EF 2020SingaporeStartup →OtherpFIBREMarine-biodegradable packaging films.EF 2020SingaporeStartup →OtherPhycobloomEngineered algae for sustainable biofuels.EF 2020LondonStartup →AIPolymerizeAI-driven polymer formulation for R&D teams.EF 2020SingaporeStartup →OtherReach IndustriesLab workflow automation for research teams.EF 2020LondonStartup →OtherTeoraMicrobial engineering for sustainable ingredients.EF 2020SingaporeStartup →AIUrbanKisaanFoundation models and autonomous chambers for plant biologyYC W20HyderabadStartup →OtherDeeplifeDigital cell twins for drug discovery.EF 2019ParisStartup →OtherFabricNanoEnzyme engineering for sustainable manufacturing.EF 2019LondonStartup →OtherLa ViePlant-based bacon and ham substitutes.EF 2019ParisStartup →OtherNanoveryNanorobots for rapid disease detection.EF 2019LondonStartup →OtherNeoplantsBioengineered plants for indoor air purification.EF 2019ParisStartup →AINostos GenomicsAI variant interpretation for genetic diagnostics.EF 2019BerlinStartup →OtherPanakeiaRapid multi-omics profiling for diagnostic labs.EF 2019LondonStartup →OtherPlantikAccelerated breeding for industrial crop developers.EF 2019ParisStartup →OtherSpidfierDNA sequencing for seafood authentication.EF 2019Hong KongStartup →OtherVolta Labs, Inc.Unlocking the utility of genomics for the world.YC W19BostonStartup →OtherMytosRobotic human cell manufacturingYC S18LondonStartup →OtherBioDefenseReal-time pathogen detection for industry.EF 2018SingaporeStartup →OtherInovivLC-MS biomarker panels for drug developers.EF 2018LondonStartup →OtherSolugenDecarbonizing the chemicals industry.YC W17HoustonStartup →OtherPetaGeneGenomic data compression for faster analysis.EF 2016LondonStartup →OtherLygosLygos (W16) built and commercialized sustainable, high-performance…YC W16San FranciscoStartup →OtherInactiveTAXA BiotechnologiesWe enable cheaper, faster, and better genetic engineering of plants.…YC S14San FranciscoStartup →
Company
CanosAI-powered blood test to detect cancer in dogs (and cats soon).YC F26ActiveAI
Lux FoodsCrops engineered for premium fruit, grown without sunlight.team of 4YC F26ActiveOther
NitroduckMonsanto for yummy crops, but without pesticidesteam of 3YC F26ActiveOther
PrimordiantEmbodied Scientific Intelligenceteam of 3YC F26ActiveAI
Atlas DiscoveryAI-native pharma companyteam of 3YC S26ActiveAI
TareBioVaccines for any cancer or infection in weeks.YC S26ActiveOther
Paceline BioBiospecimen logistics & operations layer to accelerate drug devteam of 3YC F25ActiveAI
ScoopAutomating regulatory submissions for life sciencesteam of 2YC F25ActiveAI
Nexa LabsImplantable microchips and AI for cattle monitoringacquiredteam of 3YC S25AcquiredAI
A51Programmable RNA for cell modulation.EF 2025Not statedOther
AerskaDeveloping RNA medicines to treat, delay, and prevent diseases of the brain.EF 2025Not statedOther
Tacit MachinesThe data and compute infrastructure that moves biology from wet lab to GPU cluster.EF 2025Not statedOther
Uncommon TherapeuticsA Disease Focused Biotech, Building Multiple Billion Dollar Drugsteam of 2YC W25ActiveOther
Evolvere BioSciencesMaking Next-Generation Antibiotics that Outpace Bacterial Evolutionteam of 3YC S24ActiveAI
Axiom TherapeuticsML-driven covalent inhibitors for oncology teams.2 programsEF 2024 +1Not statedOther
BecomingBuilding the foundational capability for developmental intelligence.EF 2024Not statedOther
Empirical BioML-guided biomolecule design for biotech firms.EF 2024Not statedOther
Genie FertilityNon-invasive womb-tissue diagnostics for IVF patients.EF 2024Not statedOther
Level Zero HealthContinuous hormone monitoring for fertility and wellness.EF 2024Not statedOther
Locksmith BioDrugging the undruggable.EF 2024Not statedOther
NovogaiaDeveloping new medicines from fungi using AI.EF 2024Not statedAI
PitriFungal biotechnology for non-toxic colorants.EF 2024Not statedOther
SynteticaNylon recycling for textile producers.EF 2024Not statedOther
Telepathic TechnologiesNon-invasive brain-computer links for defense.EF 2024Not statedOther
Tetsuwan ScientificAI-driven lab robots for life-science R&D.EF 2024Not statedAI
TheremiaAI-driven molecule design for pharma.EF 2024Not statedAI
Allium BioFood-grade biotech ingredients for plant-based brands.EF 2023Not statedOther
Amayu HealthPsychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health.EF 2023Not statedOther
BiographicaGraph ML for plant gene discovery.EF 2023Not statedOther
Level NineEnzyme catalysts for sustainable chemicals.EF 2023Not statedOther
Polari LabsDiscreet and spontaneous anal prep device for sexual wellness.EF 2023Not statedOther
spore-bioBuilding a new generation of microbiological technologies.EF 2023Not statedOther
Eugit TherapeuticsEnabling Tissue Targeting of Therapiesteam of 2YC S22ActiveOther
TerrafermaTSMC for protein manufacturing.team of 6YC S22ActiveAI
AmateraBiotech breeding for perennial crops.EF 2022Not statedOther
Crane BiosciencesRed blood cell-derived nanoparticle platform for brain mRNA delivery.EF 2022Not statedOther
EndoGene.BioTurning menstrual blood into better drugs for endometriosis.EF 2022Not statedOther
Fattastic TechnologiesTailored lipids for alternative proteins.EF 2022Not statedOther
kyron.bioGlycan engineering for therapeutic proteins.EF 2022Not statedOther
PentaBindAI-designed aptamer therapeutics for biopharma.EF 2022Not statedAI
AlixiaTargeting the Tumor Ecosystem to address cancer drug resistance.team of 2YC W22ActiveOther
Sensible BiotechnologiesUnlocking the next generation of mRNA medicinesteam of 55YC S21ActiveOther
SFA TherapeuticsRegulating the immune system to block cancer & autoimmune diseasesteam of 4YC S21ActiveAI
D-NomeRoom-temperature genomic testing for labs.EF 2021Not statedOther
FaircraftDeveloping a highly sustainable, lab-grown alternative to animal leather.EF 2021Not statedOther
genominesEfficient plant-based mining.EF 2021Not statedOther
GreenitioBio-based polymers for CPG brands.EF 2021Not statedOther
immunitoAIAI-driven antibody design for therapeutic development.EF 2021Not statedAI
KolibriAcoustic bioproduction for gene therapies.EF 2021Not statedOther
PhagosBacteriophage therapies for antibiotic-resistant infections.EF 2021Not statedOther
Unicorn BioAI-powered robots to industrialize biology and enable scientific superintelligence.EF 2021Not statedAI
AllozymesEvolving biology for a sustainable future.EF 2020Not statedOther
Better DairyFermented milk proteins without animals.EF 2020Not statedOther
BioponicsCRISPR-based bio-fertilizers for farmers.EF 2020Not statedOther
Core BiogenesisPlant biofactories for recombinant proteins.EF 2020Not statedOther
ElementZero Biolabs100× more sensitive point-of-care genetic tests.EF 2020Not statedOther
ExogeneAI for T-cell receptor discovery in oncology.EF 2020Not statedAI
FLOWBIOReal-time hydration insights for athletes.EF 2020Not statedOther
Micrographia BioSpatial proteomics for scalable target discovery.EF 2020Not statedOther
Mitra BioNon-invasive diagnostics for skincare development.EF 2020Not statedOther
PACTAdvanced collagen-coated textiles for fashion.EF 2020Not statedOther
PeptobioticsSynthetic antimicrobial peptides for livestock health.EF 2020Not statedOther
pFIBREMarine-biodegradable packaging films.EF 2020Not statedOther
PhycobloomEngineered algae for sustainable biofuels.EF 2020Not statedOther
PolymerizeAI-driven polymer formulation for R&D teams.EF 2020Not statedAI
Reach IndustriesLab workflow automation for research teams.EF 2020Not statedOther
TeoraMicrobial engineering for sustainable ingredients.EF 2020Not statedOther
UrbanKisaanFoundation models and autonomous chambers for plant biologyteam of 53YC W20ActiveAI
DeeplifeDigital cell twins for drug discovery.EF 2019Not statedOther
FabricNanoEnzyme engineering for sustainable manufacturing.EF 2019Not statedOther
La ViePlant-based bacon and ham substitutes.EF 2019Not statedOther
NanoveryNanorobots for rapid disease detection.EF 2019Not statedOther
NeoplantsBioengineered plants for indoor air purification.EF 2019Not statedOther
Nostos GenomicsAI variant interpretation for genetic diagnostics.EF 2019Not statedAI
PanakeiaRapid multi-omics profiling for diagnostic labs.EF 2019Not statedOther
PlantikAccelerated breeding for industrial crop developers.EF 2019Not statedOther
SpidfierDNA sequencing for seafood authentication.EF 2019Not statedOther
Volta Labs, Inc.Unlocking the utility of genomics for the world.team of 50hiringYC W19ActiveOther
MytosRobotic human cell manufacturingteam of 26hiringYC S18ActiveOther
BioDefenseReal-time pathogen detection for industry.EF 2018Not statedOther
InovivLC-MS biomarker panels for drug developers.EF 2018Not statedOther
SolugenDecarbonizing the chemicals industry.team of 200YC W17ActiveOther
PetaGeneGenomic data compression for faster analysis.EF 2016Not statedOther
LygosLygos (W16) built and commercialized sustainable, high-performance…team of 55YC W16ActiveOther
TAXA BiotechnologiesWe enable cheaper, faster, and better genetic engineering of plants.…team of 2YC S14InactiveOther

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Nearby spaces: Healthcare 16, Pharmaceuticals 11, Biotech 8, Climate 7, Robotics 6, Agriculture & Farming 6, Synthetic Biology 5, Industrial & Manufacturing 5, Manufacturing 4, Agriculture 4