Analysis

October 24, 2022

Lack of lab space is stalling UK biotech, founders say

The UK risks its top biotech founders heading overseas unless something improves.


Jacob Nathan and Doug Kell, founders of Epoch Biodesign

Jacob Nathan’s startup, Epoch Biodesign, raised a chunky $11m seed round earlier this year. The synthetic biology company is developing plastic-eating enzymes, which could help breakdown hard-to-recycle plastics.

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A photo of Epoch's lab in central London.
Epoch's lab in central London.
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