
Biocentis develops genetically engineered insects to suppress harmful pest and vector populations and reduce reliance on chemical insecticides. They build a proprietary platform combining genome engineering (including CRISPR-based approaches), gene drive concepts, artificial intelligence, and data science to design and optimize control traits and deployment strategies. The company operates as a biotech product and services provider targeting public health agencies, agricultural producers, and environmental organizations with programs for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and Drosophila suzukii fruit flies. Founded as a spin-out from Imperial College London with teams in the UK and Italy, Biocentis focuses on scalable, science-driven solutions for global challenges in health, agriculture, and biodiversity.

Biocentis develops genetically engineered insects to suppress harmful pest and vector populations and reduce reliance on chemical insecticides. They build a proprietary platform combining genome engineering (including CRISPR-based approaches), gene drive concepts, artificial intelligence, and data science to design and optimize control traits and deployment strategies. The company operates as a biotech product and services provider targeting public health agencies, agricultural producers, and environmental organizations with programs for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and Drosophila suzukii fruit flies. Founded as a spin-out from Imperial College London with teams in the UK and Italy, Biocentis focuses on scalable, science-driven solutions for global challenges in health, agriculture, and biodiversity.
What they do: Develop genetically engineered, species‑specific insect control solutions using genome engineering and AI
Founded: 2022 (spin‑out from Imperial College London)
Target sectors: Public health, agriculture, biodiversity/environmental protection
Recent financing: $19M announced (Nov 2025) including $13M seed equity + $6M Wellcome award
Control of harmful insect pests and disease vectors to reduce chemical insecticide use and protect health, agriculture, and biodiversity.
2022
Agriculture and Farming
$19,000,000
$13M seed equity led by The Grantham Foundation and Algebris Investments; $6M Wellcome award
“Includes institutional and philanthropic backers such as The Grantham Foundation, Algebris Investments, Neurone, Corbites, Novaterra, and Wellcome Trust”
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