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The leaders of the four selected pilot projects in BRIDGE Sweden: Anna Dimberg, Uppsala university, Thuy Tran, KI, Maarten de Château, Buzzard Pharmaceuticals, and Henrik Ahlenius and Johan Bengzon, Lunds university.

Four pilot projects to lead the way in BRIDGE Sweden

Four pilot projects will receive dedicated support to accelerate the commercialization of their specific biological product through BRIDGE Sweden. The projects, three Academic and one start-up, will set the standard, help to identify essential offerings and refine the approach at SciLife Lab’s DDD platform, Testa Center and Lund’s Stem Cell Center and pre-GMP facility.

"The Moss man" Daniel Pacurar is invited to UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia to present how his innovative re:moss concept could support in combating drought and desertification.

Swedish Moss Innovator Joins Global Leaders at UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia

The Moss Man, Daniel Pacurar of Boreal Orchards will present his re:moss concept to global leaders at UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia. The conference aims to combat drought and desertification. It unites global leaders focused on ecological restoration, emphasizing international collaboration for a sustainable future. Daniel Pacurar receives business support by Umeå Biotech Incubator.

Alice Kempe, Chairman of the Board at Kempestiftelserna, and Markus Thor, the CEO of QureTech Bio. Kempestiftelserna is a new shareholder in QureTech Bio, which is developing novel antibiotics and anti-infectives.

QureTech Bio secures major investment from Kempestiftelserna

QureTech Bio has secured a SEK 14 million investment from Kempestiftelserna and Nascent Invest to enhance its development of innovative antibiotics targeting antimicrobial resistance. The funding will accelerate programs addressing multidrug-resistant bacteria, significantly impacting global health advancements.

In September, Daniel Pacurar and Matt Baida visited Kiruna to collect moss samples. A primer mixture will be produced using this moss and hydro-seeded at two separate test locations.

Eco-innovation from Umeå breaking new ground for the mining industry

Restoring natural ecosystems in mining disturbed landscapes is a crucial yet complex process. A groundbreaking Swedish initiative, which employs moss to accelerate this restoration, is now being heralded as a potential game changer for the global mining industry. The mining companies Boliden, Copperstone Resources, LKAB, and Talga are all participating in the ‘re:moss’ project

We grow ideas that can change the world

Umeå Biotech Incubator (UBI) is one of Sweden’s state-of-the-art business incubators within the life sciences. We help researchers to use their data to the benefit of patients and citizens, improving their health. We support and train entrepreneurs in the fields of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical engineering, and act as a bridge between academia, medicine and the business community.

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