Global University Venturing

Texas Medical Center, a medical complex that includes multiple universities located in the US state, has launched a $25m fund to invest in early-stage healthcare technologies in Houston.

The mobility tool spinout has received an Innovate UK grant and equity funding from backers including venture firm Oxford Technology Management.

The monoclonal antibody developer, which counts EMBL Ventures and GV among its investors, had initially raised $40m when it floated last week.

University of York and its peers across Yorkshire are calling on local businesses to take advantage of the provision of an extra $40m in government funding for knowledge transfer.

Medical University of Graz spinout NGFI has licensed additional research conducted by its scientific founders that enables the determination of potassium levels in the human body.

University of Washington medtech spinout Perimatics will develop an anaesthesia monitoring platform that could improve care outcomes.

Washington University is seeking a new director for its Skandalaris Center, following Emre Toker's decision to step down next month.

The partnership aims to connect researchers, student entrepreneurs, managers and business developers with a view of generating more companies.