BICO
BICO is a life science lab automation company founded as CELLINK in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2015.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
BICO enables life science labs to accelerate discoveries, leveraging a global portfolio of brands fusing automation, intelligence, and data. It was founded as CELLINK in the spring of 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Erik Gatenholm and Héctor Martínez, built on research at Chalmers University of Technology. Its portfolio includes lab automation software, automated workstations, bioprinting, imaging, single-cell dispensing, liquid handling, and mixing technologies.
History
BICO was founded as CELLINK in the spring of 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Erik Gatenholm and Héctor Martínez. The company was built on research at Chalmers University of Technology, where Professor Paul Gatenholm had developed revolutionary bioinks. In January 2016 the official company was registered with the joining of Jockum Svanberg, Ida Henriksson, and Gusten Danielsson.
Products and positioning
A trusted global partner with brands and offices spanning the globe, at the cutting-edge of pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic life science research.
Green Button Go
Lab automation software suite by Biosero.
sciFLEXARRAYER S100
Featured product.
Recent events
Cellink to acquire Discover Echo for $110 million[5]
Reported:
The article reported that Swedish startup Cellink was acquiring San Diego microscope company Discover Echo in a deal valued at $110 million.
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