Cherry Biotech
Cherry Biotech is a company focused on replacing animal testing in drug discovery through advanced technological convergence. They develop sophisticated 3D cell culture systems, including the CubiX platform, which replicates human physiology and allows for more accurate preclinical drug trials. Their offerings include SmartSphero Plates for organoid culture, the CubiX platform for complex human biology representation, and CherryTemp for live cell imaging temperature shifts. They also provide 3D CRO services, assisting drug developers in screening therapeutic candidates and understanding drug mechanisms. The company is actively involved in scientific collaborations and aims to provide ethical alternatives to animal testing by integrating microfluidics, AI, and advanced imaging.
Cherry Biotech
Cherry Biotech is a company focused on replacing animal testing in drug discovery through advanced technological convergence. They develop sophisticated 3D cell culture systems, including the CubiX platform, which replicates human physiology and allows for more accurate preclinical drug trials. Their offerings include SmartSphero Plates for organoid culture, the CubiX platform for complex human biology representation, and CherryTemp for live cell imaging temperature shifts. They also provide 3D CRO services, assisting drug developers in screening therapeutic candidates and understanding drug mechanisms. The company is actively involved in scientific collaborations and aims to provide ethical alternatives to animal testing by integrating microfluidics, AI, and advanced imaging.
TL;DR
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Montreuil (Paris), France
Product focus: 3D cell culture, organoid/organ-on-chip platforms (CubiX, OrganoidPlate, SmartSphero, CherryTemp)
Services: 3D in vitro CRO services
Recent funding: EIC Accelerator grant (Jul 15, 2024)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Preclinical drug discovery and testing; reducing animal testing through advanced in vitro human-relevant models.
Founded
2014
Industry
Biotechnology
Funding Track Record
Most recent announced funding event listed as a grant round led by EIC Accelerator.
Investor Signal
“EIC Accelerator (European Innovation Council)”