Oragenics, Inc. Announces Private Placement
Oragenics, a UF startup, is partnering with healthcare investors. They've privately placed 404,728 shares of common stock and 404,728 shares of Series E Mirroring Preferred Stock to fight infectious diseases, including coronaviruses.
UF Startup and Innovate Accelerate Resident, Micro Nano Technologies, Receives DOE Recognition in $135M Emission Reduction Campaign
DOE Awards $135M to 40 Projects Driving US Industrial Sector Decarbonization, Including UF Startup 'Micro Nano Technologies,' in Pursuit of Nationwide Net-Zero Emissions Economy by 2050.
ENTREPRENEURIAL HACK #12 | Grit Is an Elixir
In entrepreneurship, the path to success is filled with challenges and setbacks. It takes more than a brilliant idea or a stroke of luck to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing business environment. It takes grit. Resilience.
SATLANTIS Launches GEISAT Precursor for Methane Detection
SATLANTIS, the leading global provider of Earth Observation technologies, successfully launched its fourth mission, the GEISAT Precursor satellite, on June 12th, 2023, at 2:35 p.m. (Los Angeles time) from California. The satellite offers unique capabilities for high-resolution visual monitoring and tracking methane emissions, a significant greenhouse gas, marking another milestone for the company.
ENTREPRENEURIAL HACK #11 | Don’t Stop Climbing
When facing a slowdown in business growth, it’s easy to become fixated on failures and obstacles. But dwelling on setbacks only hinders progress. Instead, shift your perspective by focusing on your organization’s successes.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
