Intel has invested in two companies with 3D printing potential - Lithuanian 3D computer model marketplace CGTrader, prize winner of best startup pitch at ICT 2013, and US-based makexyz, which provides localized 3D printing services for consumers.

Leslie Bottorff joins GE Ventures as managing director focused on healtchare companies.

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, the venture capital arm of Samsung Group, has made a strategic investment in XG Sciences. Philip Rose, XG Sciences CEO, said the investment will be used to fund additional research and development of the company's advanced materials. The terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Australian National University and University of New South Wales joint venture Lithicon AS sells for A$76m.

Samsung Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in advanced materials company XG Sciences, for it to progress towards the commercialisation of its large-scale graphene applications.

Automotive fuel start-up Simple-Fill receives seed funding from Ohio State University.

Nigeria-based, pan-African investment company Heirs Holdings invests in satellite imaging company Planet Labs, already backed by investors including OATV.

The Royal Academy of Engineering announces plans to back eight UK university innovations with business potential.

Commercialisation firm the IP Group extends agreement with Manchester to include funding for graphene products.