Purdue-born Spensa recently detailed how its live insect phenology model could help farmers predict how insect populations develop.

University of California is among the limited partners for sustainability-focused fund Congruent Ventures, which targets themes including clean energy, additives and urbanisation.

Newcastle and Durham universities have been joined by regional peers Northumbria and Sunderland in a commercialisation drive backed by government funding.

University of Helsinki will connect its ecosystem with Xinova’s global network of investors, development experts and commercial partners.

KU Leuven returned for the automated DNA diagnostic spinout's series A round, which follows a $2.3m round in 2016 and $1.5m raised in 2015.