Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Ethris GmbH bags US$5m from CEPI

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. 

EC launches EU Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub

One 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.

Green Biotech Fund surges past €150M target

Dutch 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.

Systemic Bio wins SLAS Innovation Award 2025

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.