Oxford Nanopore Technologies

To enable the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.

Oxford Nanopore makes a novel generation of DNA/RNA sequencing technology that provides rich data, is fast, accessible, and easy to use. Our goal is to disrupt the way that biological analyses are currently performed, and open up new applications that have a profound, positive impact on society. 

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Get the fastest, most comprehensive insights into your samples. Only nanopore sequencing combines real-time data delivery with the ability to reveal accurate, rich biological data through the analysis of short to ultra-long fragments of native DNA or RNA.

Benefits of nanopore sequencing technology include:

  • Any length read — from short to ultra-long (>4 Mb)
  • Streamlined workflows — library prep in as little as 10 minutes
  • Sequence native DNA/RNA — eliminate amplification-bias and directly identify epigenetic modifications (e.g. methylation)
  • Real-time data streaming — immediate access to actionable results
  • Sequence anywhere — at the point of need, in the field or lab


Oxford Nanopore Technologies products are not intended for use for health assessment or to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Sequencing devices

Find a nanopore sequencing device or starter pack to suit your application – whether in the lab or field.

Flow cells

Choose affordable Flongle or MinION/GridION Flow Cells to suit your data output requirements.

DNA library prep kits

Streamlined library preparation kits for nanopore sequencing, optimised for a wide range of applications — from direct sequencing of whole genomes or metagenomes to targeted sequencing of specific regions of interest. 

RNA library prep kits

Sequence full-length transcripts and RNA viruses in single reads using nanopore technology. Use cDNA-based approaches for low-input amounts or directly sequence native RNA to include epigenetic modifications.

Expansion packs

Additional reagents and consumables to support your nanopore sequencing assays.

Spotlight: Real-time microbial sequencing

From rapid species identification and antimicrobial resistance profiling to generating complete genome assemblies — get immediate access to results with affordable, real-time nanopore sequencing.

Discover how easy it is to get started with nanopore sequencing

View video tutorials, protocols, device specifications, and required equipment and consumables.

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