Alpha Teknova
Alpha Teknova is a biotechnology company that manufactures custom critical reagents for the life sciences industry.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Alpha Teknova is a biotechnology company that has been innovating how custom critical reagents are manufactured for the life sciences industry since 1996. Founded by Genentech scientist Ted Davis in Half Moon Bay, California, the company began with custom plates and now provides end-to-end solutions across the life sciences industry, ranging from cell and gene therapy to molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology.
History
Teknova has been innovating how custom critical reagents are manufactured for the life sciences industry since 1996. Founded by Genentech scientist Ted Davis in Half Moon Bay, California, Teknova was established with the goal of helping scientists achieve breakthroughs faster by making custom solutions as efficient and reliable as off-the-shelf alternatives. Beginning with custom plates, the company rethought every stage of production, support, and delivery. They designed a modular manufacturing platform that can be quickly reconfigured to create complex custom products. They now provide end-to-end solutions across the life sciences industry, ranging from cell and gene therapy to molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology.
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