Touchlight
Biotechnology ResearchEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Touchlight, based in London, England, is a biotechnology company that operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization focused on enzymatic GMP DNA production to support the genetic medicines field. Its technology is oriented toward applications in AAV, mRNA, DNA vaccines, and gene editing, offering a scalable alternative to traditional plasmid DNA. The company has achieved notable regulatory milestones, including an FDA Drug Master File accepted in 2022 and a 2025 cell-free DNA GMP license, and its facility has been recognized by ISPE with an Innovation Facility of the Year Award. Founded in 2007, Touchlight serves clients across pre-clinical to commercial development seeking DNA manufacturing capabilities at scale. Recent developments include a 2026 partnership with SVF Vaccines to advance a hepatitis B/D vaccine and the launch, with New England Biolabs, of the EnClose Cell-free dbDNA Synthesis Kit for rapid benchtop production.