Building compositional biology.
We develop technologies and infrastructure to build cells from scratch. We are working with researchers, universities, governments, and funders to create a shared ecosystem solving the world’s challenges with synthetic cells.


Powered by Nucleus.
Nucleus is an open technology platform for building synthetic cells, launched and maintained by b.next. It provides an integrated approach to engineering through materials, protocols, documentation, and software designed to work together. By standardizing the fundamentals for developing synthetic cells, Nucleus enables researchers to build on, engage with, and extend an increasingly capable system. At b.next, we build exclusively on this platform, ensuring that our work remains rooted in a transparent foundation.
Learn MoreOur commitment to openness.
We work in the open because it is the only way to solve civilization-scale challenges. Biotechnology thrives in abundance, not secrecy. b.next operates as a commercial entity to provide the technical stability and industrial scale needed to maintain the Nucleus ecosystem. Supported by global grants and government partnerships, we ensure the future of biotechnology remains a shared resource.
To ensure b.next serves as a high-trust steward for the Nucleus ecosystem, we commissioned an independent report by Conscience to survey the needs of the global synthetic cell ecosystem.

