$682,000 in Duke Energy Grants Provide Economic Boost to Florida Communities
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are investing $682,000 in grants to support 35 local economic development agencies and businesses dedicated to bringing new jobs and investment in Florida. This year’s funding will allow the University of Florida (UF Innovate | Accelerate) to identify and vet promising biotechnology businesses seeking to scale, with potential to relocate in the city of Gainesville and city of Alachua area.
Tech Tuesday: Neobiosis
We talk with Dr. Ian White of Neobiosis, a biotech company with a passion around regenerative medicine. With the tagline “Regenerative Science”, they’re commitment to finding innovative solutions for a multitude of fields.
Hack #10 | Adaptive Pivots Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, the ability to adapt and make strategic pivots is essential for long-term success. Businesses often face challenges such as dry spells, economic uncertainties, and market corrections that necessitate a shift in strategies and operations. Let’s explore three key areas where businesses can pivot to navigate obstacles and growth effectively to stay ahead of the curve.
NysnoBio Awarded Michael J. Fox Foundation Grant for Advancement of Parkin Gene Therapy to IND
NysnoBio is pleased to announce additional funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to advance their Parkin gene therapy development candidate NB001 towards IND status. This funding will support NB001 product manufacturing to enable the IND safety studies in preparation for human clinical trials.
Pheronym Lands $1 Million National Science Foundation Sbir Phase II Grant
UF Innovate | Accelerate alum, Pheronym, an ag-biotech pest management company, has been awarded a second non-dilutive National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase II for $1 Million. The grant will fund the final steps to scaling commercial manufacturing of their sustainable, eco-, and climate-friendly approach to pest control. The target pests include Thrips, a globally important pest that developed resistance to chemical pesticides.
Hack #9| Entrepreneurship is Boundaryless
#9 Hack of The Week emphasizes the importance of collaboration, global networking, and embracing the entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster innovation and resilience. It highlights real-world examples, such as the rental umbrella service in Tokyo and the airport operations industry’s successful recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive Results in Cancer Vaccine Trial for Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Morphogenesis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer vaccines, in partnership with CohBar, believes they have met their milestone with IFx-HU2.0, a cancer vaccine studied in advanced Merkel cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
EU Adds 9 Startups to Contribute Data to Copernicus Mission
The European Union (EU) has added nine startups — including Spain-based Satlantis, the parent company of UF startup Satlantis LLC — to contribute data to the Copernicus project. Each startup will receive a 5 million euro contract to provide additional data to Copernicus.
UF Startups Among Companies Selected for U.S. Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions
UF startup Micro Nano Technologies, incubating at UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub, is one of six companies sharing $16.2 million in funding for decarbonizing paper and forest products. The goal is to reduce net energy GHG emissions in the paper and forest products industry including increasing the share of renewable energy used, electrification, carbon capture, and energy efficiency.
Tech Tuesday: Oneness Technologies
In this week’s Tech Tuesday featured on WCJB TV20, we interview Dr. Neha Chavan and Alex Blanton from Oneness Technologies, a biotech company that combines cutting-edge scientific expertise with a plant-based medicine approach. The startup’s technology revolutionizes the health and wellness industry by ensuring maximum absorption of hemp products in the body, minimizing wastage, and reducing side effects.