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Last Updated: 08/06/2026

Cytecom

Birmingham
Founded 2018
Rapid bacterial viability detection using optical electrophysiology

Cytecom is a biotechnology company developing instruments for the rapid detection and quantification of live bacteria.

The company's platform combines fluorescence microscopy with electrical stimulation to assess bacterial membrane potential, distinguishing viable from non-viable cells within minutes.

The technology targets antibiotic stewardship applications in clinical diagnostics, as well as contamination monitoring in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing environments.