Driven by scientific curiosity

The story of Linio Biotech started at Tampere University in 2005. That is when the two founders, Professor in cell biology Timo Ylikomi and PhD in cell biology Riina Uusmies, were inspired by the wide possibilities of adipose tissue.

Driven by scientific curiosity, Professor Ylikomi's initial findings convinced Riina Uusmies to focus her research on the tissue environment. The thesis resulted in a revolutionary discovery when Uusmies and Ylikomi invented a new way for skin to regenerate itself.

"We managed to make the defected human tissue heal itself. We realized this technology is something completely novel and has enormous potential," Uusmies says.

In addition to the significant scientific findings, both Ylikomi and Uusmies wanted to impact people's lives by inventing a product that could recreate healthier and better-functioning skin.

They founded Linio Biotech in 2017 after proving the critical foundational concepts behind the core technology. After more than a decade of research and development, a sterile cell-free product with limitless potential for tissue regeneration is a reality.