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Forbion Secures €2.1 Billion for Biotech Innovation
Naarden, Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
Dutch venture capital firm Forbion raises €2.1 billion for two new biotech funds, marking its largest fundraising to date. The funds aim to support drug development startups and later-stage companies, potentially reshaping the biotech investment landscape.
Young Dutch Farmers Cultivate Success with Green Fund Support
Oirschot, Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
The Green Fund has enabled young entrepreneurs Joost van den Oetelaar and Mandy van den Boer to establish a sustainable vegetable farm in Brabant. This initiative not only supports local agriculture but also sets a precedent for eco-friendly farming practices in the Netherlands.
Foodvalley Launches €50,000 Subsidy Program for Agrifood SMEs
Wageningen, Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
Foodvalley has reopened its voucher program, offering agrifood SMEs in Gelderland and Utrecht up to €50,000 in subsidies for innovative projects. The initiative aims to promote sustainable practices and growth in the sector, with a total budget of €2 million available until 2026.
Rotterdam's Kaminari Medical Secures €3.8 Million for Innovative Heart Imaging
Rotterdam, Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
Kaminari Medical, a Rotterdam-based healthtech startup, has raised €3.8 million to advance its groundbreaking intravascular imaging technology. The funding will accelerate development of their photoacoustic and ultrasound platform, aimed at transforming cardiovascular diagnostics and potentially saving millions of lives.
AI Assists Doctors at Dutch Hospital for Faster Diagnoses
Nieuwegein, Monday, 14 October 2024.
St. Antonius Hospital in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, is leveraging AI to support doctors in analyzing X-rays and assessing bone fractures. This technology aims to expedite diagnoses while ensuring medical professionals retain final responsibility for patient care.
Breakthrough in Wound Care: St. Antonius Secures €2.1 Million for Plasma Research
Nieuwegein, Monday, 14 October 2024.
St. Antonius Hospital has been awarded €2.1 million to study cold atmospheric plasma treatment for chronic wounds. This innovative therapy could revolutionize wound care, particularly for diabetic patients, potentially improving lives and reducing healthcare costs.
AI Unveils 160,000 New Virus Species, Revolutionizing Viral Discovery
Amsterdam, Sunday, 13 October 2024.
A groundbreaking study reveals how artificial intelligence has identified over 160,000 new RNA virus species, dramatically expanding our understanding of viral diversity. This AI-powered discovery method, developed by an international research team, analyzes genetic ‘dark matter’ to uncover viruses in extreme environments, potentially revolutionizing virology and bioinformatics.
MiLaboratories Secures $10M to Democratize Genome Research
Moscow, Friday, 11 October 2024.
MiLaboratories raises $10 million in Series A funding to revolutionize genomic research. The company’s Platforma.bio SDK aims to streamline next-generation sequencing data analysis, reducing reliance on bioinformaticians and accelerating biomedical research through accessible computational tools.