Procarta Biosystems is a pioneering company based in Norwich Research Park, founded in 2007 by Dr. Michael McArthur and Professor Mervyn Bibb as a spin-out from the esteemed John Innes Centre. Specializing in plant science and microbiology, it boasts strong collaborations with renowned entities such as the Sainsbury Laboratory and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, stemming from its origins in Plant Bioscience Ltd (PBL). In 2008, the company secured seed funding from the Rainbow and Iceni Seedcorn Funds.
Procarta Biosystems operates within the Biotechnology, Health Care, Health and Wellness, and Pharmaceutical industries. In 2019, it received a substantial €8.30M grant investment from CARB-X, signifying confidence in the company's potential. Currently located at the Norwich Research Park, the company is well-positioned to further its groundbreaking work in the intersection of plant science and microbiology, underpinned by its reputable scientific expertise and robust seed funding.
