Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a UK-based biotechnology company developing real-time DNA and RNA sequencing technologies. Spun out of the University of Oxford, the firm has pioneered portable and scalable sequencing devices that allow for on-site genetic analysis across clinical, research, and field settings. Its products, such as the MinION and PromethION, are used in applications ranging from infectious disease monitoring to agricultural genomics and personalised medicine. Oxford Nanopore differentiates itself through its nanopore-based approach, which enables long-read sequencing and flexibility in sample size and location. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and continues to expand its presence in diagnostics, healthcare, and research infrastructure.