In Depth 31 Mar 2021 Equity Crowdfunding for Biotech Startups: Does It Work? In the last decade, crowdfunding has become a popular way to finance all sorts of projects and products. Biotech is no exception, but many question whether the high risk and long term nature of investing in the biotech industry makes it a good fit for equity crowdfunding. When you hear the term crowdfunding, you might […] March 31, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 29 Mar 2021 The 25 Best Biotech Incubators Hatching Startup Stars in Europe Incubators can give biotech startups the boost they need to get off the ground. These are our top picks of the biotech incubators across Europe supporting the next generation of life science startups. Creating a biotech company is a challenging, long-term endeavor. In particular, the first steps can be essential to set up a new […] March 29, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 8 Feb 2021 How Next-Generation Gene Therapy Tackles Complex Diseases Gene therapy has traditionally been applied to well-understood diseases where a single genetic mutation was to blame. A new generation of technology is expanding the potential of gene therapy to treat conditions that were previously unreachable. Since the first gene therapy clinical trials in the 1990s, the technology has made its way into the market […] February 8, 2021 - 8 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 14 Dec 2020 How to Hire and Retain Talent in the Biotech Industry Hiring is a big challenge for biotech companies; life sciences recruitment experts share their strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the biotech industry. The big obstacle for life sciences recruiters is that companies in this industry generally require highly qualified candidates with very specific skills. “As every company is very specialized in what they […] December 14, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 26 Oct 2020 How to Prepare for a Successful Biotech IPO Any biotech company that has reached a certain size and is in need of investment will have to consider the critical question: is it time to go public? Navigating the stock market can be particularly challenging for biotech companies. The biotech industry has some unique requirements that sets it apart from, say, tech or real […] October 26, 2020 - 10 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 17 Sep 2020 The Top 10 Biotech Companies Brewing at Oxford Here are the top biotech companies in Oxford, a city in the U.K. with an old scientific tradition and an enormous output of biotech applications. Oxford is well known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe and considered to be one of the best in the world. Recently, the University of Oxford has […] September 17, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 19 Aug 2020 7 Biotech Books to Read in the Sun this Summer Here are seven biotech books for the summer that will take you from CRISPR gene editing to the microbiome to pharma and economics, as well as sci-fi that takes biotech to space. The excitement of the summer break has been dampened somewhat by the ever-present threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. No matter where you end […] August 19, 2020 - 4 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 29 Jul 2020 Update: DNA Script Raises €80M to Bring Rapid DNA Synthesis to the Lab Update on 29/07/2020: DNA Script has increased the total raised in its Series B round to €80M ($89M). The additional funds will support the commercial launch of the company’s benchtop DNA printer, which is designed to allow same-day DNA synthesis directly in the lab bench. The company is planning to launch a beta testing program […] July 29, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 11 Jun 2020 How the Biotech Industry Makes Flavors Healthy and Eco-Friendly The food industry is under pressure to create products that don’t just taste great, but that are also good for our health and for the environment. Biotechnology is emerging as a solution to enjoy the flavors we love without damaging our bodies or nature. We’ve been adding flavor to our food since ancient times. Throughout […] June 11, 2020 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 20 May 2020 Antibacterial Eliminates Recurrence of C. Difficile Infections in Phase II MGB Biopharma has reported positive results from a phase II trial showing that its antibacterial treatment for Clostridium difficile infections cured 100% of the patients, who showed no recurrence four weeks after. The bacterium Clostridium difficile causes life-threatening infections in the intestine and is the most common cause of diarrhea. Current treatments against it […] May 20, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 18 May 2020 Update: Spanish Food Startup Raises €12M to Grow Healthier Animal Fats Update (18/05/2020): Cubiq Foods has received a €5M investment from food technology investor Blue Horizon Ventures. With the funds, the startup aims to accelerate the production of its omega 3 fat additives based on cell culture, expecting to launch two products by the end of the year. 31/01/2019 Based in Barcelona, Cubiq Foods is developing […] May 18, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 May 2020 EU Initiative Pumps up Funding for Covid-19 Research to €117M The funding will go towards eight research projects that have been selected out of 144 proposals received by the EU’s Innovative Medicines Initiative. In March, the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) opened a fast-track call for proposals on diagnostics and treatments for the coronavirus outbreak. Due to the large number of high-quality proposals received, the IMI […] May 14, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email