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Startup Spotlight

Meatly: The First APHA Approved Cultivated Meat in Europe

Cultivated or cultured meat is an exciting technology that provides an alternative to traditional farmed, animal meat. It has various advantages in environmental impact, animal welfare, and more. Meatly is a start-up producing cultivated, lab-grown meat and what sets them apart is that they specialise in producing pet food.

Author

Sandeep Mangrati

October 30, 2024

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Startup Spotlight

Kadence Bio Pioneers Innovative Therapies for Sexual and Mental Health

Kadence Bio (formerly Kanna Health) is a clinical-stage drug development company pioneering new treatments for sexual health. Their lead asset, KH-001, is being developed as the first FDA-approved treatment for premature ejaculation. The company recently completed a Phase I clinical trial and is planning to initiate Phase II trials next year.

Author

Laura Castillo De Franca

October 10, 2024

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Press Release

SEC Launches Cohort V of the Innovators Club Welcoming Eight Life Science Start-ups

London, September 2024 - The Innovators Club, a network accelerator programme run by the Science Entrepreneur Club (SEC), has today announced its fifth cohort welcoming eight life science start-ups.

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Matthew McCann

September 19, 2024

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Press Release

SEC and SPARK Partner to Launch BioEntrepreneur Club Midlands Chapter

The SEC and SPARK have joined forces to launch a Midlands chapter of the SEC’s BioEntrepreneur Club, a collaborative and supportive peer-to-peer community exclusively for founders and C-suite in the life sciences.

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Matthew McCann

September 10, 2024

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Startup Spotlight

Punto Health: The Dementia Care Revolution

A dementia diagnosis can leave people feeling adrift and alone. They’re often left with mounds of questions but very limited access to personalised information or specialists. We had the opportunity to speak to Anna Muñoz Farré, founder and CEO of Punto Health, about how they are starting a dementia care revolution. 

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Megan Thomas

August 7, 2024

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Sector Insight

From Sugar to Surgery: The Evolution of Obesity in Plain Sight

Over two decades ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on obesity, declaring it a global epidemic. Fast forward to 2013, and the WHO set an ambitious goal: halt the rise in obesity by 2030. But with just six years left, the numbers tell a different story...

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George William Ssendagala

July 11, 2024

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Investor Insight

What’s hot in biomaterials, according to investors

To find out investor’s thoughts on the biomaterials sector, we spoke to three members of our BioCapital Network; Sarah Jones - Principal at Zero Carbon Capital, Elisabetta Sakiotis - Analyst at Rockstart, and Josh Armistead-Wood - Senior Associate at Sustainable Ventures.

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June 27, 2024

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Startup Spotlight

BoobyBiome: Pioneering Infant Health Innovation.

BoobyBiome, a start-up innovating the realm of infant health, is spearheading efforts to redefine neonatal care through a deep understanding of the gut microbiome. Founded by Lydia, Sioned, and Tara, they are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge science to optimise infant health outcomes, particularly focusing on premature infants.

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Joanna Myślińska

June 19, 2024

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Sector Insight

Biomaterials: Are they the answer to our sustainability issues?

Whilst biomaterials are entering an exciting era within regenerative medicine, it has become clear the translation of principles across industries has opened the door for biomaterials to heal the planet. In this article we showcase creative interpretations of a biomaterial and their range of potential applications in a strive towards more sustainable products. 

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June 12, 2024

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Startup Spotlight

Forge Genetics: Cutting through the genetic engineering patent thicket.

Companies looking to get innovative biology to patients around the world need to be aware that it takes a 360-degree view of the intellectual property requirements, and in the case of CRISPR this landscape is becoming more and more convoluted, with companies scrambling to renegotiate licensing laws for GMOs to use in research and industry. Taken together, this points towards an opportunity for Forge Genetics to position themselves perfectly, to create a novel, gold-standard gene-editing technology, supporting innovation throughout the global biotechnology industry.

Author

Aonghus Topham

May 29, 2024

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