Global University Venturing examines the technology transfer and university venturing scenes of innovation hotbeds around the globe to provide an overview and ascertain trends, issues and developments. In this issue, we look at eastern Europe and in-depth at Russia, Finland and Poland.

Outside of the University, the fund could also mean brighter days ahead for UK tech transfer.

Cambridge University spin-out Owlsense to form its own medtech startup.

Bluefin Robotics announces acquisition of Heriot-Watt University spin-out SeeByte.

Data analysis firm Logentries, a spin-out of University College Dublin, raises $10m in series A.

Imperial College London spin-out Circassia completes Phase II trials into grass allergy treatment.