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Microbira

Microbira is an AI company based in Edinburgh, incorporated in Scotland in 2019 (SC621160).

What they do

“MAAP-IR combines AI with FTIR spectroscopy to identify clinically relevant microorganisms in under 3 minutes. Reagent-free, low-cost, cloud-based.”

In its own words, on microbira.com

In plain speak

They use artificial intelligence and infrared light to identify harmful microorganisms quickly and cheaply for medical use.

Ayeoh Overview

Microbira is an AI organisation based in Edinburgh. (ayeoh's record) It was incorporated in Scotland on 13 Feb 2019 as company SC621160. (Companies House) Its website says: “MAAP-IR combines AI with FTIR spectroscopy to identify clinically relevant microorganisms in under 3 minutes. Reagent-free, low-cost, cloud-based.” (microbira.com)

Companies House lists 4 active officers, among them Marianne Laing Ismail (director, since Feb 2019), Ian James Gray (director, since Aug 2020) and Walter Sneddon, Professor Nimmo (director, since Aug 2020). (Companies House, profile card) Its own website's latest post is “Strengthening International Partnerships: Microbira Takes Part in the UK–India MedTech Cohort 2025”, from 8 Dec 2025. (Latest from Microbira, the post)

Latest from Microbira

Strengthening International Partnerships: Microbira Takes Part in the UK–India MedTech Cohort 2025

8 Dec 2025, from microbira.com, posted by the company

Microbira Attends the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Business Event in Glasgow

20 Nov 2025, from microbira.com, posted by the company

Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference 2025: Research Enabled Health Innovation

27 Oct 2025, from microbira.com, posted by the company

Trade Mission to India

15 Oct 2025, from microbira.com, posted by the company

Microbira Achieves ISO 13485 Certification

21 Aug 2025, from microbira.com, posted by the company

Timeline

  1. 8 Dec 2025from the companyStrengthening International Partnerships: Microbira Takes Part in the UK–India MedTech Cohort 2025
  2. 20 Nov 2025from the companyMicrobira Attends the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Business Event in Glasgow
  3. 27 Oct 2025from the companyScotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference 2025: Research Enabled Health Innovation
  4. 15 Oct 2025from the companyTrade Mission to India
  5. 21 Aug 2025from the companyMicrobira Achieves ISO 13485 Certification
  6. 1 Nov 2020directorMark John Gerard Holleran appointed Secretary
  7. 5 Aug 2020directorIan James Gray appointed Director
  8. 5 Aug 2020directorWalter Sneddon, Professor Nimmo appointed Director
  9. 13 Feb 2019directorMarianne Laing Ismail appointed Director
  10. 13 Feb 2019incorporatedMicrobira incorporated as SC621160

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