Scyfer, a spinout from University of Amsterdam that is working on machine learning technology, has been acquired by Qualcomm for an undisclosed sum.

Fayteq, a real-time video editing technology developer spun out of TU Ilmenau, has been acquired by Facebook for an undisclosed sum.

Ultralinq has acquired Intelesens, a wearable device manufacturer spun out from Ulster University in 2001.

Touchstone Innovations has doubled down in its efforts to prevent a hostile takeover by rival IP Group, saying the updated offer continues to undervalue the firm.

The bankrupt saltwater electrolyte battery developer had raised $190m in financing since it was spun out from Carnegie Mellon eight years ago, but was bought for less than $9.2m.

Living Pharma, an immunotherapy developer, has been acquired just 18 months after being spun out from University of Maryland.

BGU spinout Neuroderm, which is developing clinical-stage pumps containing medicine for Parkinson’s, has been bought by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma for $1.1bn.

Innoetics, a text-to-speech developer based on research at Athena, has been acquired by Samsung in the highest value exit of a Greek spinout in decades.

Medication Management Systems, a University of Minnesota spinout, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum.