1、Exploring the UKs engineering biology companies February 2024 Executive summary Over 50%of the UKs high-growth engineering biology population is headquartered in the“golden triangle”(London,Oxford,and Cambridge).The University of Cambridge(85)is the top institution for engineering biology founders.E

2、ngineering biology companies are predominantly concentrated in southern regions.The East of England accounts for 23.5%of the engineering biology population,closely trailed by London(22.6%)and the South East(17%).These findings can be attributable to the presence of renowned academic institutions and

3、 dense business populations in the surrounding areas.The South East(38)stands out as the top hub for engineering biology spinout companies.Scotland(27)and London(27)are also prominent locations.The University of Cambridge(85)and the University of Oxford(68)account for the greatest number of engineer

4、ing biology company foundersa testament to their excellence in scientific research.Engineering biology is a diverse and dynamic field,highlighted by the various subsectors operating in the industry.Companies working within pharmaceuticals(246)account for the majority of engineering biology businesse

5、s,complemented by research tools and reagents(130),and genomics(97).There is a long way to go in reaching gender parity at company leadership levels in the engineering biology sector.Companies with an all-female founding team comprise the lowest proportion of active life sciences businesses in the U

6、K(9.4%).The underrepresentation of women in senior leadership is also apparent in engineering biologycompanies with an all-female founding team only represent 6.64%of the active engineering biology population.Individuals aged 50-59 account for the greatest proportion of founders(28.4%).This aligns w