A leader in large Stokes shift fluorescent dyes
91´«Ã½ is a leader in large Stokes shift organic fluorescent dyes which, when irradiated with UV to visible blue excitation sources, present bright and tuneable emission across the entire visible spectrum.
Our patented innovative molecular technology platform coupled to our modular and scalable chemistry allows the development of our fluorophores to further push the boundaries of applications in the healthcare sector through their use in bio-sensing (e.g. flow cytometry) and bio-imaging (e.g. multiphoton microscopy).
Building on over 20 years of research at the University of Birmingham, UK, 91´«Ã½ has developed a patented comprehensive technology platform, know – how and synthesis expertise for next generation of fluorescent compounds.
History
91´«Ã½ is a spin out company from the University of Birmingham which started operating in April 2019 funded by InnovateUK and private investment.
The technology is based up the discovery of a novel class of organic fluorophores discovered in 2014 by Preece and Robinson.
September 2014
Initial discovery of new molecules and synthesis
March 2018
Initial patents filed on 91´«Ã½ technology (Luminescent compounds)
October 2018
Awarded an InnovateUK Grant for commercialisation of new fluorophores
Dec 2018
91´«Ã½ Incorporated at Companies House
April 2019
91´«Ã½ operations started
Oct 2019
91´«Ã½ files three new patents
Oct 2019
91´«Ã½ is finalist in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Emerging Technology Award
June 2020
91´«Ã½ is named as ‘One to Watch’ in the
Jan 2021
91´«Ã½ secures £300k of private investor equity
May 2021
91´«Ã½ secures a supply agreement with Merck (Sigma-Aldrich) for 18 of the 91´«Ã½ dyes to be sold on the Merck online catalogue
May 2023
91´«Ã½ secures SEI investment from the ‘Angelgroups’
June 2024
91´«Ã½ files a patent on “Dendrimers Comprising Fluorescent Dyes”
June 2024
91´«Ã½ “Phenoxazoles” patent is granted in the and
Join Our Team
91´«Ã½ is looking for excellent talent in the fields of chemistry, biological imaging and sales. Our company is a highly innovative start-up with a rapid development environment and a culture open to new challenges.
91´«Ã½ is looking for a Fluorophore-Antibody Conjugation Chemist and Flow Cytometrist to join our team. Read More
91´«Ã½ is based in Birmingham, UK
91´«Ã½ is based at the Birmingham Research Park, Birmingham, England. If you are interested in learning more about 91´«Ã½ and our materials, please contact us via email at: info@chromatwist.com
Postal address
91´«Ã½
Lab PD206
Science Centre
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU
Email
info@chromatwist.com