Empowering innovation in life sciences and biotechnology
We specialise in developing custom software and data management solutions for the life sciences, providing you with the expertise to rapidly turn your ideas into commercial reality.
Collaboration is key to our approach
Adopting a collaborative and iterative approach to software development leads to a more efficient and flexible project, giving you greater control. We like to work closely with our clients to understand their business and continually monitor progress to ensure alignment with the overall project goals or market demands at every step.
Helping you reach commercial success as soon as possible
Our development process enables you to quickly adapt to changes and incorporate improvements continuously, decreasing the time to market and keeping you in control of your budget. Our experienced and flexible team don’t just code – we offer bespoke solutions to solve problems, saving you time and money and ensuring the final product accurately meets the needs of your users.
Sectors
Biotechnology
Agriculture
Medical Devices
Digital Health
Instrumentation
"We cannot speak highly enough of the role that the Firefinch software development team have played over the course of this project. From the outset, project management, communication and delivery have met and exceeded our expectations."
Dr Foteini Manolaraki
Health Planning Development Manager, SRUC
"The team at Firefinch have been outstanding partners on this project. Their ability to engage with a diverse mix of industrial, academic and technical stakeholders, coupled with their unparalleled grasp of key software solutions has been critical."
Kim Cameron
Senior Business Engagement Manager, IBIOIC/C-Sum
"Throughout the process Firefinch have and continue to provide a friendly and personal service taking the time to truly listen to our needs as well as learn how we operate in order to provide the best solution possible."
Doug Mutter
Manufacturing & Compliance Director, VPZ
"Firefinch have been supreme from start to finish, professional, attentive and handled everything with an excellent degree of communication."
Alan McLevy
Business Dev Manager, Absolute EJuice
"Firefinch brought a range of skills, vital for product development and proved to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, and a supportive partner. Every member was a pleasure to work with and I'd recommend them highly.”
Dr Tiffany Wood
CEO, Dyneval
"Firefinch integrated quickly and easily into our project with excellent communication throughout. This enabled us to rapidly progress our project whilst ensuring that the scope was closely adhered to. We would happily work with Firefinch on other projects in the future."
Dave Forrest
Project Engineer, Swift TG Energy
"Firefinch exceeded our expectations from day one. Their in-depth understanding and extensive expertise meant we could trust them completely to deliver what we needed. They provided a thorough evaluation of our software, handled development seamlessly, and explained complex technical details in clear, non-specialist terms. Their efficiency, engagement, and responsiveness made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable software consultancy."
Joyce Bennett
CEO, Morf
"Northern Light Microscopy first met Firefinch as part of the Converge Challenge and through this approached the team to assist with the MVP development and integration of a command and control system for our pre-launch accessible advanced microscopy system. The Firefinch team went above and beyond to understand our requirements and were amazing to work with, completing the project within the agreed schedule, budget and even exceeding the initial scope of work, working to very tight timescales. We would whole heartedly recommend working with Firefinch and hope to do so again in the future."
Peter William Tinning
CEO and Co-Founder, Northern Light Microscopy
Our team
Firefinch was established in 2017 by four senior R&D team members from a leading biotech multinational, driven by a shared vision for innovation and excellence in software development. Firefinch leverages best practices and extensive experience to deliver tailored, efficient solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
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Capabilities
We are experienced in developing solutions for our clients, ranging from cloud-based web applications to desktop instrument control systems – building the customer facing-products or internal business systems you need.
Analytical instrumentation
Algorithms & Data Analysis
R&D Data Platforms
Domain Expertise & Analysis
Concepts & Prototypes
Feasibility & Advisory Services
Machine learning & AI
Our process
Our iterative and collaborative approach means you stay in control every step of the way, providing flexibility and clarity over timelines, and allowing you to manage costs effectively.
1
We start by capturing what your business really needs and wants, prioritising the most important features. Using tools such as process diagrams and mock-ups, we provide you with an overall design and workflows to give you peace of mind that we are going in the right direction.
2
We collaborate closely with you to deliver high-quality designs that deliver customer value and target your highest priorities first, helping you successfully navigate your product development journey.
3
Regular testing is crucial to software and product development so any issues are captured early. Best practice, such as automated testing, enables verification and validation of features to help you avoid potential delays.
4
Releasing early and often is the most simple and straightforward way for you to realise value earlier. Regular review enables you to get feedback from your key stakeholders and provide the flexibility to adapt to any change in requirements, keeping you in control of your budget.
5
We are familiar with the hidden costs of long-term software maintenance which is why we build software to last and that you can easily extend over time. We can provide ongoing software support or handover to your in-house software team, delivering all source code, documentation, and any training that is required.