EC Green Lights “EU Inc” Proposal
EU Inc, a new pan-European legal entity structure, proposed by the European Commission, aims to simplify company incorporation, investment and acquisitions for startup ventures across the European Union.
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Wellumio Solves Golden Hour Headache
New Zealand deep tech startup Wellumio is developing a portable NMR scanner that delivers quicker patient care and better outcomes.
Spatial Omics Sparks Stockholm Success
A Swedish biotechnology startup is making waves in the “spatial biology” sector by moving beyond traditional 2D imaging to provide true 3D spatial transcriptomics. The technology could be a game changer for accelerated development of drug therapies. Founded in 2024, CubaseBio boasts two research pioneers in the field of DNA microscopy as scientific advisory co-founders….
Apropos Exit For Academic Founders
The recent acquisition by Salesforce of Apromore, a provider of process intelligence software, is a testament to the value created through trans-global institutional partnerships. Ironically, the deal comes at a time when the university business model is itself being challenged through the advancement of technology. Apromore sprung from over a decade of joint research led…
Graphene Collab Connects The Dots
A ground-breaking joint R&D programme between The University of Manchester, UK and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi has begun to reap rewards through publishing new research on the properties of graphene. Established in 2022, the engagement has also been a model for generating economic benefits through international collaboration between research institutions. Forming a fundamental building…
NZ Unlocks More Science Innovation
Following a recent reorganisation of the nation’s publicly funded science research institution structure, the New Zealand government has this week announced a mandated new pathway for science and technology commercialisation from 2026. Science and technology Minister, Shane Reti says that a more consistent national approach to intellectual property management is needed in order to reward…
How Is Europe Approaching Spin-Offs?
by Paul Spence – Founder Genius ReFi It has been interesting following the unfolding political and economic events that matter to Europeans of late as the global geopolitical landscape has become disrupted in 2025. Meanwhile as American civil society continues to unravel, science funding is being slashed and top universities find themselves under siege. We…
Darwinism At Work
Darwin, a biodiversity startup, has recently secured funding to further develop its nature-based solutions platform. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, to address complexity around biodiversity analysis and footprint assessment for consultancies. The company’s core mission is to assist the private sector to be agents of change in the protection of global…
Surf’s Up For Student Startup
Surfactants have a wide range of applications within households, such as soap, dishwashing liquid and cosmetics. But the current production process is carbon-intensive and waste water flows containing surfactant can be harmful to the environment. But recently a student team from France has been developing a greener alternative that could replace current surfactant chemicals. Made…