Virica Biotech
Biotechnology ResearchOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
Virica Biotech is a biotechnology research company located at 7 Bayview Station Road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a team of 11 to 50 employees. The company develops a Viral Sensitizer (VSETM) platform, a library of small molecules designed to dampen innate cellular defenses that can limit production yields in cell and gene therapies and viral vaccines. Virica uses a high-throughput screening approach to identify synergistic Viral Sensitizer molecules tailored to specific viruses or cell lines and then customizes formulations to enhance virus yield or improve the effectiveness of viral therapies. The approach aims to increase yields and improve product quality in manufacturing processes, with potential implications for cost and patient access. Recent activity includes the April 2026 launch of Viric.AI, partnerships with FUJIFILM Biosciences under the NRC IRAP program, a collaboration with Carleton University, and integration with Ginkgo Bioworks.