Natal Bioinformatics Expo
These are the companies already confirmed. See how technology and innovation are creating solutions in the health and environmental sectors!
SEBRAE
SEBRAE (Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service) is a non-profit institution that promotes the sustainable development and competitiveness of micro and small enterprises in Brazil, offering training, consulting, and support to entrepreneurs across various sectors.
DNA GTx
DNA GTx is a biotechnology company based in Brazil that specializes in advanced molecular diagnostics and bioinformatics. With a focus on precision medicine, the company develops solutions such as oncology panels, metagenomics, and proteogenomics to support personalized healthcare and scientific research. DNA GTx combines high-throughput sequencing with data-driven analysis to deliver accurate and actionable insights in human health, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
Z-SAFE
Z‑Safe Biological Biotechnology Ltd., founded in October 2022 in Natal, Brazil, is a pioneering startup specializing in toxicological evaluation using zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos as an ethical and efficient alternative to traditional mammalian testing. With a multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art laboratory housed at UFRN’s Center for Biosciences, Z‑Safe offers fast, accurate biosafety assessments—covering toxicity, neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, gene expression, and ecotoxicity—for clients in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and environmental sectors. The company’s mission emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and animal welfare, accelerated by recognition from programs like StartupNE and Centelha RN
MicroCiclo
MicroCiclo is a biotechnology spin‑off from UFRN, founded in August 2019 by researchers from the Molecular Biology & Genomics Lab. The company develops eco‑friendly bioremediation solutions using non‑pathogenic, hydrocarbon‑degrading bacteria to treat oily industrial effluents. Its microbial formulations enable over 90% reduction of oils and greases, offering industrial-scale application options that are both safer and more cost-effective than traditional chemical treatments.
Liga Contra o Câncer
Liga Contra o Câncer is a non-profit organization based in Brazil, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and research of cancer. Recognized as one of the country's leading cancer centers, the institution offers high-quality care to patients while also promoting public health initiatives and training healthcare professionals in oncology.
Seqera
Seqera is a leading company in bioinformatics workflow management, known for developing Nextflow — an open-source workflow orchestration tool that enables scalable and reproducible data analysis. Founded to address the growing complexity of computational biology, Seqera empowers scientists and organizations to build, deploy, and manage data pipelines efficiently across cloud and on-premise environments.
ISnano®
ISnano® (Innovação e Soluções em Nanotecnologia) is a Brazilian biotechnology startup headquartered in Natal (RN), specializing in nanotechnology-based inputs derived from Brazilian biodiversity for human and animal health and cosmetics. Founded by a team of PhD and master-level pharmacists from UFRN, ISnano offers innovative nanosystems that enhance penetration, stability, efficacy, and safety of active ingredients in cosmetic formulations, delivering scalable and cost-effective solutions with high technological value.
DNA Center
Opened on October 27, 2000, with the initial and innovative proposal of offering services in Molecular Biology, Thrombophilia (coagulation studies), and Cytogenetics, the DNA Center Laboratory now has a successful history in Rio Grande do Norte.With the aim of pioneering the DNA technology market, installing the first genetic sequencer in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, DNA Center has pioneering spirit embedded in its very DNA.
