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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) has proudly released its FY24 Annual Report, marking ten years of exceptional growth in innovation and entrepreneurship. The report highlights JHTV’s significant achievements, including a fourfold increase in venture investments and a tripling of annual licensing revenue. These accomplishments underscore JHTV’s critical role in translating groundbreaking research into impactful technologies.

The report also celebrates the establishment of the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship, which continues to nurture student and community innovation at Johns Hopkins. In addition to these milestones, JHTV has spearheaded collaborations, secured substantial funding, and supported the growth of new startups, further solidifying its position as a leader in academic technology transfer.

COLUMBIA, Md., (August 26, 2024) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Simmbion, LLC. Businesses receiving an investment from TEDCO’s Pre-Seed Builder Fund, housed under TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds, receive access to a variety of benefits designed to nurture business growth.

“The promise of biologic drugs has been hampered by the need for frequent injections and cold-chain logistics,” said Derese Getnet, CEO of Simmbion. “Through the assistance of TEDCO, Simmbion is working to eliminate the need for recurrent needle-based administration of these drugs (and all the associated cold-chain). In success, our approach will transform adherence to treatment for diabetes, obesity, rare genetic diseases and cancer.”

BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Techstars, Johns Hopkins University, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today a collaboration to launch a new healthcare accelerator program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs building pathways to better care through artificial intelligence.

The next cycle of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is just around the corner, with a critical submission deadline set for January 5th, 2025. This highly competitive program offers early-stage funding opportunities for small businesses engaged in research and development that addresses significant biomedical challenges.

The NIH SBIR program provides a powerful vehicle for small businesses to accelerate the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies in fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare IT. Through this program, businesses can secure non-dilutive funding to advance their innovative solutions while gaining access to NIH’s vast network of resources and expertise.

Now is the time for eligible companies to prepare their proposals. Securing funding through the NIH SBIR program requires a robust and well-articulated application that clearly demonstrates the proposed project’s scientific merit, innovation, and commercial potential. Companies should also ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and align their research with NIH’s priorities.

This September 19^th, the BioHealth Capital Region Investment Conference will once again serve as a premier gathering for the biopharma sector, uniting a dynamic blend of participants, including industry executives, investors, and exciting early-stage companies. Known for fostering impactful collaborations and driving innovation, the free-to-attend conference on the third day of BioHealth Capital Region Week is an essential event for those invested in the continued growth of the BioHealth Capital Region.

As part of this event, BioHealth Innovation (BHI) invites you to connect with our expert Analyst Team, led by Jon Nelson. This team plays a pivotal role in advancing the biohealth ecosystem by offering strategic insights within the non-dilutive funding space that help drive success for startups and established companies.

Attendees registered will have the unique opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with Jon Nelson. These sessions offer a chance to discuss non-dilutive funding, gain valuable guidance from a team deeply embedded in the grant landscape, and explore potential options for grant assistance. The BHI Analyst Team is equipped to provide the support you need to achieve your goals.

By Sara Gilgore – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal Aug 21, 2024 – Sally Allain, the inaugural head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation’s D.C. incubator, has left her position after more than four years — to grow Virginia Tech’s health sciences research enterprise.

Allain, a longtime J&J exec who built up and led the local JLabs hub that planted roots on Children’s National Hospital’s Walter Reed campus in spring 2019, stepped away this month, announcing her departure in a LinkedIn post. She’ll start with Virginia Tech next week as chief health sciences growth and innovation officer, a newly created position charged with spinning out technology companies and tapping big-name partners across sectors.

FALLS CHURCH, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Retension Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful closing of its Series A $10.4 million financing round to initiate a well-powered and controlled Phase 2 clinical study in patients with hypertension uncontrolled on two or more antihypertensives.