Solving Drug Delivery’s Toughest Challenges – From Lab to Life.

Likarda partners with leading biotech, pharma, and research organizations as a trusted formulation and drug delivery partner. We provide enabling technologies for small molecules, biologics and cell therapies using our proprietary Core-Shell Spherification® (CSS®) encapsulation platform.

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Core-Shell Spherification®

Our patented CSS® encapsulation technology surrounds cells or drugs in protective hydrogel shells, allowing for sustained delivery and better outcomes—no matter the challenge.

The platform is fully customizable, enabling precise control over release timing, bead size, and therapeutic payload for a wide range of applications.

Likarda is investing in new manufacturing capabilities to meet the growing demand for our hydrogel delivery platforms. In 2025, we will introduce proprietary CSS® equipment, empowering partners with scalable encapsulation solutions for biologics, cells, and small molecules.

Hydrogel Precursor (uncrosslinked solution)An Erlenmeyer flask
Cells, Biologics, Small MoleculesCells, biologics, and small molecules
Core-Shell Spherification® (CSS®)
Combined molecules lined up in a gridCombine (Hydrogel Precursor + API)
Microparticle formationMicroparticle Formation
Crosslinked moleculesCrosslink Hydrogel
A rinse bottleRinse Process
An abacusQuality Control
To Fill / Finish
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Powering the Future of Medicine

Likarda is a proven partner to biotech and pharmaceutical companies, delivering revenue-generating solutions today through our advanced hydrogel platforms and drug delivery technologies.

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Built to Solve the Toughest Therapeutic Challenges

Unlike traditional cell therapies where delivered cell quantities can vary widely, Likarda leverages AI-powered cell quantification to ensure precise, reproducible dosing—leading to more predictable and effective therapeutic outcomes.

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Success Stories
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Antibodies (NovoSphere™)

Monthly mAb dosing achieved through lyophilized, extended-release formulation.


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Microscopy of Likarda's NovoSphere™ in action.

Osteoarthritis Therapy (ViscoCell™)

Achieving 4x extended release in preclinical models.

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ViscoCell microscopy

Diabetes Treatment (EnduraCell™)

Sustained blood glucose control without daily insulin injections in preclinical models.

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EnduraCells™ (the white circles) contained healthy insulin-producing human cells.
In a 9-month toxicity study, dogs received up to 5× the therapeutic dose of Likarda’s EnduraCells™. No hypoglycemic events occurred, and post-study tissue showed no fibrosis. The white circles in the image highlight EnduraCells™ containing healthy, insulin-producing human cells.

Cryopreservation (LiberaCell™)

Liver spheroids maintained >80% viability and function post-thaw.


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Microscopy of cells preserved with LiberaCell™

Liver Disease (EnduraCell™)

30-day functional liver spheroids outperforming alginate models.


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Microscopy of cells used with EnduraCell™

CAR-T Cells (VitaCell™)

Cryopreserved cells delivered with 95% viability post-thaw.

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VitaCell microscopy

Cryopreservation (AegisCell™)

Enabled safe, effective T-cell cryopreservation and shipment for up to two weeks on dry ice.

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Microscopy of Likarda's AegisCell hydrogel in action.

Extending the Life of Fresh Cells (LiberaCell™)

LiberaCell™ creates a supportive environment that maintains cell viability and metabolic activity without the need for media exchanges or ultra-cold conditions.

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Cells suspended under microscope