A robotic arm that boosts human strength has won the 2013 James Dyson award as the team behind it looks towards commercialisation.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign spin-out Phi Optics raises $250k for optical microscopes.

The University of Colorado completes exclusive option agreement to commercialise eyesight medical device to medtech Galaxy Ophthalmics.

The University of Minnesota finalises second license with startup International Cardio for ultrasound technology to tackle artery disease.

Caltech and UCLA spin-out Sofie raises $5m in series A.

Johns Hopkins spin-out GreyBug raises $1.5m in series A whilst announcing new CEO.

Melbourne spin-out Hatchtech receives AU$12.6m for head lice treatment.

PathoGenetix, developer of a system of rapid bacterial identification for use in food safety and beyond, raises $10m series C funding from investors including Ascension Health Ventures, to commercialize its technology.