SIC code 72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
6,238 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 72110What SIC code 72110 covers
SIC code 72110 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Research and experimental development on biotechnology. It falls under SIC section M — Professional, Scientific & Technical, division 72. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Research and experimental development on biotechnology — the labs and companies developing biological and genetic technologies, from drug discovery and diagnostics to agricultural and industrial biotech. Often spin-outs and venture-backed startups clustered around universities and science parks, alongside larger pharma R&D arms. A field of ambitious, well-funded small companies sitting next to pharmaceutical manufacturers and the wider life-sciences research base.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 72110 cluster most in:
- London 1,855
- Cambridge 376
- Oxford 156
- Manchester 111
- Edinburgh 107
- Glasgow 84
Example companies with SIC code 72110
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 72110:
- Prevail Bio Ltd
- London Biotech International Ltd
- Peiyao Medical Publishing Ltd
- Cernovis Limited
- Menoview Ltd
- Waypoint Scientific Ltd
- Enactium Ltd
- Milogen Ltd
- African Biogenome Project Limited
- Veyra Biotech Uk Co., Limited
- Clupeasci Consulting Ltd
- Koko Neurotech Limited
Related SIC codes
- 72190 Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- 72200 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 72110?
SIC code 72110 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Research and experimental development on biotechnology". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section M — Professional, Scientific & Technical.
How many companies use SIC code 72110?
6,238 companies are currently classified under SIC code 72110 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Cambridge, Oxford.
How do I find companies with SIC code 72110?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 72110, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 72110 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 72110 covers "Research and experimental development on biotechnology". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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