Axplora GroupGerman API and antibody drug conjugate (ADC) CDMO Axplora Group GmbH has announced an investment of €50m in its Mourenx site in Southwest France, securing its position as a key player in the fight against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
adobe stock - Monty Oslo-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has granted US$5m to RNA formulation specialis Ethris to support studies that demonstrate spray-dried RNA vaccines remain stable at room temperature and are suitable for mucosal delivery.
adobe stock - pkproject Now that US President Donald Trump has loudly announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris climate targets and refocus the US economy on fossil fuel production, Europe, which is still a leader in the bioeconomy, is sensing an opportunity. A new cluster alliance of 14 production sites wants to advance the high-tech bioeconomy.
Mallia TherapeuticsHair loss therapeutics developer Mallia Therapeutics and Northway Biotech have partners to set up a manufacturing process of soluble CD83 protein to prevent and cure hair loss.
Bild von frimufilms auf FreepikHelsinki-based Aplagon has secured €7m in financing to advance its therapeutic APAC into Phase 2a clinical trials.
Bendo/European CommissionOne day after presenting its competition strategy, the EU Commission has launched an EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub. The collection of information is intended to help biotech start-ups navigate through the jungle of EU funding measures and provide access to networks that help with patenting, product authorisation and compliance with EU regulations.
Bild von freepikDutch venture capital firm Forbion revealed that its BioEconomy Fund I has amassed €164.5m. This surpasses the fund’s initial target of €150m, highlighting the increasing interest from investors in the commercial viability of biotech solutions that tackle worldwide sustainability issues.
Bild von freepikThe FDA has approved Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster drug Ozempic (semaglutide) for patients with chronic kidney disease who also have type 2 diabetes.
This year’s US$10,000 Innovation Award for the most relevant automation technology presentation at SLAS 2025 goes to Taci Pereira, CEO of Systemic Bio from Houston. She prevailed against nine finalists at the important automation conference SLAS 2025 in San Diego.
adobe stock - peterschreiber.mediaThe British company Semarion Ltd and US start-ups n6 Tec Inc and Portal Biotechnologies Inc were honoured with the New Product Award at the SLAS Conference 2025 in San Diego. The award, presented by the Society for Automation & Drug Screening, recognises pioneering technologies with the potential to transform the industry.