UK spinouts are thriving—now government must step up
Last year’s government-commissioned independent review of university spinouts, led by Irene Tracey and Andrew Williamson, highlighted many success stories, including universities’ role in creating innovation ecosystems in every region and nation of the UK. The review also made 11 recommendations, several of which covered university approaches to supporting spinouts. On 24 September, Research England revealed the first […]
Monash University CUREator funding confirms the importance and value of university research spin outs
Monash-led biotechs Myostellar and GILZrx, have each received an additional AU$500,000 funding from Brandon BioCatalyst’s CUREator incubator, confirming the importance and value of spinning out university research into companies advancing new therapeutics that address significant health issues. Myostellar is a discovery-stage biotechnology spin-out from Monash University developing novel therapeutics for skeletal muscle regeneration in patients with untreatable muscle disorders, […]
2024 cohort of CU Boulder’s Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator launches new startup
Every year, dozens of breakthrough inventions emerge from CU Boulder’s research labs. While some are spun out by creators themselves, others are poised to partner with entrepreneurs beyond university walls looking to launch the latest and greatest technologies. Enter Embark, the newest program offered by Venture Partners at CU Boulder. Ready to embark on a […]
Three WSU researchers receive funding from Washington Research Foundation
The Washington Research Foundation (WRF) recently awarded three Washington State University researchers with grant funding to develop detailed plans for projects and programs that could significantly advance the state’s life-science ecosystem and improve lives. The funding will establish two new centers and facilitate collaboration at WSU and between industry. Ken Roberts, Jon Oatley, and Kevin […]
FAU | FAU Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture Class
The Venture Program provides the most promising startups and talented entrepreneurs in South Florida with resources from FAU’s Innovation and Business Development pipeline, entrepreneurial instruction, structured team-based mentoring, networking, marketing and capital-raising assistance, co-working space, events, intern support and other vital programs. Companies accepted into the Venture Program must have strategic alignment with FAU’s research […]
Purdue startup secures $10M in Series A funding for flu treatment research
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A biotech company founded by a Purdue University chemistry professor has completed a $10.25 million Series A round of funding to further study its new influenza treatment that has shown rapid results. West Lafayette-based Eradivir plans to conduct a Phase 2a challenge study of its EV25 influenza treatment, the university said Monday. EV25 […]