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title: "About | TEK Optima Research"
description: "Who we are: a UK technology company applying bespoke neural networks, imaging, and data management to the biotech industry."
url: "https://tekoptimaresearch.com/about"
updated: "2026-10-22"
---

About us

# Applying AI and imaging across the life sciences.

TEK Optima Research is a UK-based technology company applying bespoke neural networks, imaging and data management to the biotech industry. We design the technology, and work with partners to bring it to market.

![Cells imaged for analysis](https://tekoptimaresearch.com/images/cells-wide.jpg)

## Our approach

Cell line development still leans on slow, subjective manual analysis. We build the computer-vision models, image-processing pipelines and data platforms that make those steps faster, more consistent and easier to trust.

Our imaging and recognition software is already in market as **DeepInsight®**, a cellular imaging platform for cell line development. Beyond the product we take on bespoke AI and software engagements, and collaborate with partners on joint development.

## At a glance

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**Focus**: Applied AI & imaging for the life sciences

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**Founded**: 2020

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**Presence**: United Kingdom & North America

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**Engagements**: Custom design work, R&D & partnerships

![Intellectual property and technology protection](https://tekoptimaresearch.com/images/patents.jpg)

## Patents & intellectual property

Our technology is built on a growing patent portfolio and proprietary know-how. Beyond our granted and pending patents, we protect the intellectual property around **how our models are trained** and **how our neural-network architectures are designed** for cellular imaging.

-   Patented and patent-pending imaging and analysis methods
-   Proprietary model training processes and data pipelines
-   Bespoke neural-network architectures tuned for cellular imaging
-   Trade secrets covering model tuning, calibration and data handling

## About TEK Optima Research

Who we are, what we build, and how we work with partners.

**What does TEK Optima Research do?**

TEK Optima Research is a UK technology company that applies bespoke neural networks, imaging, and data management to the life sciences. It designs custom AI and software, works with partners on applied R&D, and develops the DeepInsight® cellular imaging platform.

**What services do you offer?**

Services include custom neural-network design, imaging and computer vision, data management platforms, partnerships and applied R&D, and selective licensing of patented technology.

**What is DeepInsight?**

DeepInsight® is the company's AI-powered cellular imaging platform for cell line development. It turns existing brightfield microplate images into label-free cell counts, growth prediction, and clone ranking.

**Do you work with partners and license technology?**

Yes. TEK Optima Research collaborates with OEMs, research organisations, and biotech partners on joint development, and selectively licenses its patented imaging and analysis technology.

**Where is TEK Optima Research based?**

The company is headquartered in Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom, with a regional presence in North America.

**How do I contact TEK Optima Research?**

Email info@tekoptimaresearch.com or use the contact page at tekoptimaresearch.com/contact.

## Interested in working with us?

Talk to us about a custom neural-network project, platform integration, a research collaboration, or licensing our patented technology.

[Get in touch](https://tekoptimaresearch.com/contact) [See the platform](https://deepinsight.bio)