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March 24, 2026
Press
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 24, 2026) — Element Biosciences Inc. is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.
“Bold thinking and relentless execution are critical to bringing forward truly novel, innovative ideas—and I’m proud to say those traits are at the heart of the Element team,” said Molly He, CEO and co-founder of Element Biosciences. “From the beginning, our mission has been to make high-quality, high-performance genomic and multiomic technologies accessible to every lab, not just a select few. This recognition underscores the impact of that vision as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in science.”
Over the past 18 months, Element has accelerated innovation in genomics and multiomics across both throughput and functionality. With the introduction of VITARI™, the first benchtop high-throughput sequencing system designed to deliver $100 genome economics at scale, and continued advancements to AVITI™, including the AVITI24™ 5D multiomics system, Element is redefining what scientists can achieve with a scalable, cohesive platform ecosystem. These innovations have driven strong momentum, including 40% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025, more than 450 system installations, adoption in over 40 countries, and over 550 publications citing Element technology.
Together, these innovations reflect Element’s broader commitment to creating technology that delivers a more complete picture of biology to researchers across the globe. By delivering powerful, flexible, and accessible technologies, Element is lowering barriers to entry and enabling more labs around the world to participate in cutting-edge scientific research.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.
Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on May 19 in New York City. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.
About Element Biosciences, Inc.
Element Biosciences is pioneering the technologies that enable a deeper understanding of life. Our platforms capture biology in its full dimensionality—spanning genetic, molecular, and cellular insights—to unlock richer data and drive scientific breakthroughs. From foundational research, to the discoveries that help shape diagnostic and therapeutic development, Element empowers scientists to advance the frontiers of biology and impact every corner of human health. To learn more about Element, please visit www.elementbiosciences.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.
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