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Smartbiofilm Limited

Detection and Destruction of Bacterial Biofilms! Durham University is seeking expressions of interest from industrial partners seeking solutions for sensors that enable early detection and destruction of bacterial biofilm growing on any surfaces. get in touch The impact of biofilm formation is of concern in various fields including biotechnology, medicine, food industries, and water technologies.

CRN
13386079
Founded
2021
Age
5

Overview

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Legal name
SMARTBIOFILM LIMITED
Region
North East England
Registered address
SALVUS HOUSE
AYKLEY HEADS
DURHAM
CO. DURHAM
UNITED KINGDOM
DH1 5TS
Insolvency history
No

Corporate ownership

Updated 07 Jul 2026 09:49

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Company Active LTD
Smartbiofilm Limited
CRN 13386079
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Direct and ultimate controller Active ROYAL-CHARTER
University of Durham
CRN RC000650

Company events

Reference milestones and recent Companies House filing stream events.

5 events
07 May
2027

Confirmation statement due

Confirmation Due

Next confirmation statement due date

28 Feb
2027

Accounts due

Accounts Due

Next accounts due date

23 Apr
2026

Confirmation statement filed

Confirmation

Last confirmation statement made up date

31 May
2025

Accounts filed

Accounts

Last accounts made up date

10 May
2021

Incorporated

Inception

Company registered at Companies House

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Company description

SmartBioFilm develops a device which identifies and destroys biofilms.

A company designed to commercialise the unique smart biofilm technology. This technology detects biofilms on wounds using electrical impulses emitted from the bacteria, and uses electrical impulses to then kill the biofilm.

Project impact

Discussions with investors on-going, to develop the product for the medical sector but also other use cases such as in water pipes

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