Kinva Bio

Kinva Bio is a biotechnology company based in Haverhill, UK, that specializes in the development of fermentation-derived active ingredients. The company focuses on precision fermentation, utilizing a unique marine bacterial strain as a chassis for the production of high-value bioactive ingredients. By leveraging genetic and functional data, Kinva Bio works to establish enabling tools and workflows for genetic manipulation in organisms where standard toolkits are unavailable. Their technical capabilities include the development of DNA transfer workflows and the application of multi-omic approaches to modulate yield and expand the range of producible compounds.

The company serves the personal care and nutritional sectors by providing application-ready active systems, including microencapsulated ingredients and plant-based delivery systems. These solutions are designed to address common formulation challenges such as stability enhancement, dispersion, and controlled active concentration, allowing formulators to create effective products for topical, hair care, and sports recovery applications. Kinva Bio has engaged in collaborative research, such as an Innovate UK-funded project with Forge Genetics, to advance its manufacturing technologies and deepen its understanding of its proprietary microbial strains.