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Discovery1 active candidate
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Biomia
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1 Drug Candidate
Biomia is a Copenhagen-based synthetic biology company developing novel plant-inspired drug candidates for unmet medical needs in pain, addiction, and depression. Using a proprietary AI-assisted drug discovery engine and fermentation-based biomanufacturing platform, the company engineers Monoterpene Indole Alkaloid (MIA) derivatives — a large family of plant-derived bioactive compounds including ibogaine analogs — with optimised halogenation to improve ADME properties and therapeutic profiles.
Pipeline Intelligence
Developer Momentum
- Active candidates
- 1
- Active programmes
- 1
- Lead stage
- Discovery
- Forecast coverage
- 1 of 1
All tracked candidates active
All tracked programmes active
Current furthest stage
1 active programme with forecast fields
Latest sourced update
Biomia - AI and Yeast-Based CNS Drug Discovery
Jun 26, 2026 - company-website - Biomia - MIA Drug Discovery Platform
Next known catalyst
candidate-selection
Timing not specified - MIA Drug Discovery Platform / MIA Neuroplastogen Discovery Platform (Yeast Biomanufacturing) - Confidence: 25%
4 sources0 pipeline-linked trials0 pipeline-linked papers
Development Programmes
1MIA Drug Discovery Platform
Discovery
CNS disorders (pain, mental health, addiction, schizophrenia) — monoterpene indole alkaloid candidates via yeast biomanufacturing
Programme Tracker
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Primary: EU (EMA)
DiscoveryActive
Forecast
candidate-selection
Discovery-stage platform remains active; Biomia announced an IRLAB collaboration in January 2026 to evaluate drug candidates using IRLAB's Integrative Screening Process.
Milestones
Company milestone
CompletedActual: Jan 1, 2022
Biomia founded in Copenhagen; spun out of EU MIAMI project ($10M) and Bio-Innovation Institute ($3M grant) research
Why it matters: Biomia's yeast biomanufacturing platform covers the broader monoterpene indole alkaloid (MIA) class — ibogaine, yohimbine, stemmadenine, and novel analogues. This is a broader approach than single-compound ibogaine companies. Copenhagen synthetic biology ecosystem (DTU/UCPH) is a strength.
Funding milestone
CompletedActual: Sep 1, 2023
$3M pre-seed raised led by BlueYard Capital, with Amino Collective and Nucleus Capital
Why it matters: BlueYard Capital (European deep-tech VC) led the pre-seed, validating the biomanufacturing platform approach. $3M is modest but appropriate for discovery-stage synthetic biology.
Watch next: Second fundraising round and first candidate nomination
Company milestone
CompletedActual: May 1, 2025
Frederick Westhorpe appointed CSO; co-founder Jie Zhang transitioned to CTO
Why it matters: Dedicated CSO appointment signals progression from academic platform work to directed drug discovery. Team expansion supports first candidate nomination.
Recorded Events
May 1, 2025: Company milestone
Sep 1, 2023: Funding milestone
Jan 1, 2022: Company milestone
Evidence Links
Biomia - AI and Yeast-Based CNS Drug Discovery
company-website - Biomia - Jun 26, 2026 - Verified
Company site describes AI-driven discovery and yeast-based biomanufacturing for novel CNS therapeutics.
Biomia Secures 3.0M Pre-Seed Financing
Press release - Biomia - Jan 1, 2023 - Verified
Financing announcement supports the plant-inspired and new-to-nature halogenated small-molecule pipeline.
IRLAB Enters Collaboration Agreement with Biomia
partner-announcement - IRLAB Therapeutics - Jan 19, 2026 - Verified
Recent collaboration will evaluate Biomia drug candidates using IRLAB Integrative Screening Process.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Private Biotech
- Founded
- 2022
- Lead Stage
- Discovery
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