Veon Scientific exists for teams who want serious liquid handling and engineering without committing to oversized, closed platforms. We combine thoughtful hardware design with modern software practices so integrators and technical lab teams can actually build what they need.
Our mission is to make flexible, developer-friendly automation accessible to labs and instrument manufacturers who don't want a monolithic, one-size-fits-all platform. We focus on three things.
Every capability of the platform is exposed through clear, documented interfaces. That means you can script, integrate, and version-control your workflows using the tools your team already knows.
i.prep 2 is designed to drop into larger systems or OEM products. We document mechanical, electrical, and software touch points so you can extend, embed, or white-label the platform without a ground-up redesign.
From early prototypes through to shipped systems, we prioritise robustness, repeatability, and long-term support. Each deployment is treated as a critical instrument in a real lab, not a one-off demo.
Veon Scientific was founded by engineers who had spent years working with large, closed automation platforms and saw a gap: labs and OEMs needed something smaller, more open, and far easier to integrate.
Traditional robots assumed dedicated automation teams, long integration cycles, and limited access to what was really happening under the hood. That slowed down projects and made it harder to experiment and iterate.
Veon started with a simple idea: combine compact, modular hardware with an open, developer-friendly control layer. The goal was to make automation that feels at home in modern R&D teams and integration projects.
i.prep was a super-compact single-channel liquid handler that showed how much value there was in small, open automation. i.prep 2 builds on that foundation with a more capable, modular platform designed to handle multi-channel workflows while staying easy to integrate, customise, and support. Today we work with early adopters, integrators, and OEM partners to keep pushing what flexible automation can look like.
Co-Founder
Adrian is co-founder and lead electrical engineer at Veon Scientific, shaping both the product roadmap and commercial strategy. With decades of experience in life-science instrumentation, spectroscopy, and lab automation, he works closely with customers to understand their workflows and turn requirements into reliable, scalable systems.
Co-Founder
Jason is co-founder of Veon Scientific and leads mechanical design and product architecture, shaping the physical systems that bring Veon’s technology to life. Alongside engineering, he oversees operational delivery, quality, and supplier coordination to ensure every product meets rigorous performance standards. Jason also leads Veon’s custom and OEM development projects, working closely with partners and end-users to solve real-world challenges and deliver solutions that provide clarity, reliability, and measurable value.
Robotics Lead
Jacob brings a highly experienced background in control systems, embedded Linux, and software development. He focuses on making powerful hardware feel like modern software, from the control stack and APIs through to the tools integrators use to build on top of it.
Senior Software Engineer
Kevin brings extensive experience in Unity, real-time interaction, and software architecture. He develops advanced liquid-handling applications that blend high-fidelity interfaces and 3D visualization with precise hardware integration, robust control logic, and dependable performance for laboratory workflows.
Situated within the UK's "golden triangle" of biotech, our Kempston office is home to Veon Scientific HQ and sits within a 45-minute radius of Cambridge, London, and Oxford. This gives us fast access to the heart of the UK's biotechnology industry.
This is where we manufacture our products, develop hardware, run applications in our lab, and operate our ISO-aligned quality processes.
Based out of the excellent Stable offices in Weston-super-Mare, and backing onto a board game café, this is where you'll find the bean bags and speciality coffee, alongside our seaside software development team and dedicated instrument calibration space.
We're not trying to build the biggest platform in the room. Veon exists for teams who want compact, open automation that behaves like modern software and fits into real-world lab environments.
i.prep 2 starts from APIs and developer tooling, not as an afterthought. Every motion and I/O is exposed via REST, WebSocket, and a Python SDK with simulation and structured logging, so you can version-control protocols and plug into CI.
A footprint that works on a bench or inside a biosafety cabinet, with a configurable multi-zone deck for plates, reservoirs, and third-party modules. Mechanical and electrical interfaces are documented so you can extend or OEM the platform without starting from scratch.
Our control software is built the way modern engineering teams expect: stable, well-tested, and designed to evolve. It gives you clear ways to script, monitor, and integrate motion, pipetting, cameras, and peripherals, without locking you into a single workflow or vendor toolchain.
ISO-aligned workflows, automated test rigs, and honest communication about limitations and roadmaps. We share risks, test plans, and changelogs so you know exactly what is running in your lab.
We treat every deployment as a shared engineering project. Whether you're exploring automation for the first time or embedding i.prep 2 into your product line, we adapt the engagement to how your team actually works.
Pre-release hardware, direct access to engineers, and regular check-ins to align firmware, APIs, and workflows with your milestones.
We work alongside your engineers on API design, protocol integration, and test plans so i.prep 2 feels like a native part of your stack.
We adapt hardware configs, OS images, and APIs around your product while keeping a clear separation between your app layer and our platform.
Clarify use cases, constraints, and success criteria together so we know what success looks like in your environment.
Co-design the hardware layout, API integration, and protocols, and agree validation and acceptance tests up front.
Install hardware, bring up protocols, integrate with your systems, and run acceptance and reliability tests on real workflows.
Support, updates, and new features with roadmap visibility so you can plan validation and rollouts on your schedule.
We collaborate with leading companies to deliver tailored automation solutions, join the growing list of innovators we work with.
Whether you’re exploring i.prep 2, the Pioneer Program, or a custom integration, we’d love to hear what you’re building and how we can help.
Email us with a brief overview of your workflows, lab setup, and timelines, and we’ll route it to the right person on the team.
Phone
+44 (0)1234 417317
Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30 (UK time)
Pioneer Program
Interested in becoming an early partner? Mention the Pioneer Program in your email and we’ll share next steps and availability.
Location
Bedford, United Kingdom
Supporting integrations and deployments globally.
