Mitsui has led a series D round for the feedstock protein producer that included existing investor and strategic partner Cargill.

The university has spun out Mac Panther Materials, its first spinout using an external team of co-founders.

The two universities have signed a partnership agreement that aims to increase research collaboration, boost commercialisation activities and develop a joint PhD program.

Vegetarian protein substitute developer Nutriati has raised $8m in a round led by Tate & Lyle Ventures, which has also taken a board seat at the company.

The new facility on the university campus, founded in conjunction with Tata Consultancy Services, will house research and academic spaces to promote next-generation technologies.

Northwell Health has invested in the protective textile developer, which has reached the first close of a $10m round.

The fund, backed by Tsinghua Unigroup, will support the growth of industries including high-end manufacturing, IT, aerospace, new energy, new materials, pharmaceuticals and internet-related services.

The bank's cleantech incubator, formed with the US Department of Energy three years ago, will also expand its interest to transport, sustainable agriculture and the microgrid.