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Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Slingshot Biosciences is a mid-sized biotechnology research company based in Emeryville, California. It develops cell mimic solutions designed to improve reproducibility and scalability of cell-based assays, including TruCytes cell mimics that replicate real cells' optical and biochemical properties without the sourcing or cost challenges of traditional references. The company’s offering includes controls for biomarkers, compensation, cell health, and instrument performance, supporting workflows in cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics. These products enable process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical studies, and assay development and validation. The firm positions itself in the biotechnology research landscape with its focus on synthetic cell mimic technology for flow cytometry controls. In February 2026, Slingshot expanded its offices to the United Kingdom and European Union markets.