About the Company
Cromerix is an innovation-focused biotechnology company developing the next generation of microbial tests. We are set to revolutionise microbial testing by bringing the capabilities of gold-standard microbiological culture in an affordable, easy-to-use format at the point of care with hundredfold faster turnaround time. Our aim is to address the unmet need for point-of-care microbial testing across hospital, industry, community and home-use settings. By informing antimicrobial susceptibility in addition to microbial load rapidly at the point of care, we also contribute to limiting antimicrobial resistance, which is considered as a silent pandemic.
We based our test development on fundamental research carried out at Loughborough University. We built our product definition and conducted technology feasibility and proof-of-concept studies using start-up grants from National Biofilm Innovation Centre and Innovate UK. We are now in a pivotal stage, where we are scaling up our development and completing prototype development supported by an Innovate UK Smart grant, aiming to launch our first test for microbiological quality control in 2026. The core technology will then be extended to develop tests for other applications across industry and clinical diagnostic sectors.
Cromerix’s growth is timely with the increased global awareness on microbial infections and antimicrobial resistance post COVID-19 (UN General Assembly, 2024).
About the Team
Cromerix is led by Dr Sourav Ghosh, Founder Director of the company, who has a PhD in biosensors from the University of Cambridge. He holds an academic position at Loughborough University and has an overall experience of more than two decades spanning industry and academia. He is currently supported by a Business and Test Analyst (MSc, Biosciences) and a Technology Analyst (MSc, Mechanical Engineering), who have a combined work experience of over 25 years. In its pivotal stage, the company is now hiring to ramp up its technology and business development team. So, keep watching our Careers page.
Cromerix is supported by a strong advisory network, including Innovate UK Business Growth, Bionow, Medilink Midlands, National Biofilm Innovation Centre and Alderley Park, and a team of experts from industry and clinic. The company is also supported by its development partners in the US and the UK.