Biotechnology Newswire

Biotech can’t continue to innovate under strain of Big Pharma market pressures

Biotechnology is one of the United States’ defining strengths. It produces most new medicines, translates discovery into survival and sits at the center of modern healthcare. Yet the system that supports it is under strain, as it was never built for what …

Chancery Sends Sinovac Biotech Suit To Antigua And Barbuda

By Jarek Rutz ( May 18, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT) -- The Delaware Chancery Court on Monday dismissed a shareholder suit against Sinovac Biotech Ltd. and several investors, ruling a fight over control of the China-based vaccine maker belongs in Antigua and Barbuda …

Advanced startups wow Techweek audience across biotech and AI

The breadth and scope of current AI and advanced technology development in New Zealand were highlighted on the opening day of the annual Techweek conference on Monday through a trio of case studies covering biotechnology, family management and efforts to …

Inside Biotech: Island Pharmaceuticals pushes deeper into US...

A growing Ebola outbreak in central Africa has reignited investor interest in antiviral biodefence plays, helping lift shares in Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:ILA, OTC:ILA) just as the company moves deeper into US government-linked Marburg virus programs …

UC-Led Biotech Platform Prepares For World-First Spaceplane Testing

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Faculty of Engineering Associate Professor Sarah Kessans and her team have developed a fully automated, high-throughput platform that could reduce work traditionally carried out by astronauts …

Biotech Startup Cellogen Therapeutics Raises ₹20 Cr from Kotak Alts

SUMMARY Kotak Alts invested ₹20 Cr in Cellogen Therapeutics, a cell and gene therapy startup developing CAR-T treatments for cancers and blood disorders The investment, made via the Kotak Life Sciences Fund I (KLSF-I), comes after Natco Pharma earlier …

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S. biotech’s China problem, a Regeneron flop, and much more

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that oh-so familiar routine of online calls, dashing about, and deadlines has predictably returned. But what can you do? The …

<![CDATA[Politics, Capital Markets, Misinformation and the Impact on Biotech: Q&A with Jeremy Levin]]>

Marty Makary is reportedly out as head of FDA. This comes during a turbulent time for health agencies in the US government. Since coming into power last year, the current administration has made significant changes to leadership roles, with entire …

Sen. McCormick tours NSF-funded AI-powered biotech labs at Penn

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick visited the University of Pennsylvania's AI-driven AIRFoundry Friday, where researchers are using artificial intelligence, robotics and automation to speed up drug discovery and biotechnology research. WHYY's Carmen …

Hatch Powered by Bessel brings biotech startups to Fairhope for pitch finale

GCM Staff Report A growing Gulf Coast innovation hub took another step forward on May 7 as Hatch Fairhope and Bessel hosted the finale of their second annual biotech and medtech accelerator program, bringing 10 startup companies to Fairhope for an evening …

Three Biotechs That Are Top Takeover Targets

© jetcityimage / iStock Editorial via Getty Images Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY | LLY Price Prediction) is the stock everyone wants to talk about, and the reasons are obvious: Mounjaro revenue jumped 125% to $8.66 billion last quarter, the company raised full- …

Windlas Biotech reports temporary disruption due to labour protests in Uttarakhand

Windlas Biotech has reported a temporary disruption in operations at certain manufacturing sites due to statewide labour protests in Uttarakhand. The unrest, affecting various industrial areas including Dehradun and Haridwar, led to a stoppage of work at …

Nominations now open for Fierce Biotech's 2026 Fierce 15

As we get back into the groove after another inspiring and energizing Fierce Biotech Week, it’s already time to look to the future. That means reigniting our annual hunt for the latest crop of trailblazing biotechs we sense will shape the industry of the …

Falkirk Council planners pore over biotech firm's plans for temporary cabins

A biotech firm has been given the green light to set up cabins to serve a variety of purposes at its business site. MiAlgae Ltd lodged a planning application with Falkirk Council on March 19 looking for permission to put temporary cabins in place for use …

Top Indian Biotech Startups Navigating Through the Complexities of Oncology

India’s homegrown CAR?T breakthrough, NexCAR19, is making advanced cancer treatment far more affordable and proving that world-class oncology innovation can be built in India. At Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital, a 64-year-old doctor turned patient …

Commission mulls mandate for captured CO2 in products under EU Biotech Act

Agricultural Biotechnology Market 2026: $159.2 Billion Size, 5.81% CAGR and Gene-Editing Breakthroughs

The global agricultural biotechnology market is projected to reach USD 268․9 Billion by 2034 SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The agriculture biotechnology market is no longer a fringe conversation happening in university …

Far from tech hubs, CNY biotech firm creates game-changing research tool and opens research center

Far from the high tech research centers, a central New York company opens a research center Monday focused on its flagship product and on a line of stem cells it is growing for researchers to use. The flagship product is a first-of-its-kind way for …

Top 10 universities in Nigeria offering biotechnology ranked by facilities, fees and cut-off marks

Universities in Nigeria offering biotechnology include the University of Lagos, the Obafemi Awolowo University, the University of Ibadan, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, among others. These NUC-accredited institutions offer biotechnology as a four- …

EROS Innovation Launches ErosADI: The Sovereign Cultural AI OS for Identity, Economic Participation and AI-Native Era

Programmable economic OS on rights-cleared data—unifying sovereign AI, identity, AI agents & cultural exchange for creators and governments. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eros Innovation today announced …

FLEXIFAI wins an award 'Payment Service Provider of the Year' reaching up to 95% approval rates in Africa

AI-driven payment platform Flexifai wins the Payment Service Provider Award and demonstrates a 70-95% success rate. NAIROBI, KENYA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flexifai participated in the iGaming AFRIKA Summit, the largest event in …

Foundry Flow launches to eliminate manual app packaging delays in AWS WorkSpaces

Foundry Flow removes the manual effort from getting Windows applications into AWS WorkSpaces, with one-click packaging and automatic publishing LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cloudhouse today announces the launch of Foundry …

Secure I.T. Environments Upgrades UK Telecoms Operator Data Centre Cooling with 69% energy drop and ROI in 1.29 years

Mission critical telecoms data hall upgraded with new free cooling infrastructure with no service disruption LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secure I.T. Environments Ltd (SITE), one of the UK’s leading design and build …

ESG launches Titanium as billing and compliance pressures intensify in Industrial & Commercial (I&C) energy market

New platform combines pricing, billing, CRM and market interactions for I&C suppliers. CHORLEY, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESG Global, a market-leading energy software company, has launched Titanium, a purpose-built platform …

How NTA Is Transforming Automotive Dealerships with Intelligent AI Vehicle Inspection Systems

SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The automotive retail industry is rapidly shifting toward digitalized operations, and the role of an AI vehicle inspection system manufacturer for automotive dealerships has become …

Celerity to Showcase the Future of Business Messaging at London Tech Week 2026

BulkSMS and Kero unite SMS, WhatsApp for Business and RCS for Business into one intelligent messaging ecosystem LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celerity, the global messaging group behind BulkSMS and Kero, will exhibit …

IntainMARKETS Launches on Ownera's SuperApps Platform, Bringing Asset-Backed Finance to Institutional Tokenized Markets

AI-enabled diligence, administration and settlement now native to FinP2P for issuers and investors executing whole loan sales and securitizations LONDON, LONDON, CITY OF, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ownera, a UK fintech …

China’s Top 3 Concrete Pump Pipes Manufacturer in 2026: Leading Industry Innovation and High-End Manufacturing

Global Infrastructure Demand Driving Continuous Growth in Concrete Pump Pipe Market CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anhui, China, May 19——In 2026, the global construction and infrastructure sectors continue to …

Online Tutoring UK Offers Online Tuition for Students Nationwide

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Group and Private Online Tutoring UK is a tutoring service that delivers academic instruction to students across the United Kingdom through a remote, online format. As suggested …

Chinese Top 3 Control Pendant Manufacturer in 2026: Leading Global Innovation & Industrial Control Precision

Driving Industrial Automation with Safety, Reliability, and Precision CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wenzhou, Zhejiang，May 19, 2026——The industrial control pendant—often referred to as a pendant control station, push …

AI Robotic Vending Solutions Gain Attention Ahead of 2026 Football World Cup

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to draw billions of eyes and millions of fans to host cities across North America, creating an unprecedented surge in demand for quick, convenient, and …

Singapore’s Growth Ensemble Opens UAE HQ to Connect GCC and ASEAN Markets

As Dubai cements its position as the world's most ambitious growth market, Growth Ensemble establishes its international headquarters in the UAE. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growth Ensemble, the specialist …

Singapore's Growth Ensemble Expands to UAE, Deepening Its Presence Across the GCC-ASEAN Corridor

As ASEAN-GCC trade enters a defining new phase, Growth Ensemble establishes a permanent, senior presence in Singapore and Dubai to help drive business growth. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growth Ensemble, the the …

FlyDealFare Strengthens Travel Support for USA to India Flights During Global Uncertainty

FlyDealFare provides reliable travel assistance, flexible support, and affordable flight options for travelers booking USA to India flights. LIVONIA, MI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the global uncertainty and changing …

Understand Tech Launches the AI Application Factory: Apps, Builder, and the Appliance They Run On

On-premise AI ecosystem: apps for technical and regulated industries, a no-code app builder for the rest, and a secured NVIDIA GB10 appliance to plug in. MONTPELLIER, FRANCE, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Understand Tech is launching …

Quantoz Payments strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Folkert Miedema as incoming CFO

Quantoz Payments appoints Folkert Miedema as incoming CFO, strengthening its leadership team as the company expands its digital money infrastructure. UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantoz Payments B.V. (Quantoz), the …

MoveMe Expands Across Europe as Global Mobility Demand Accelerates

Luxembourg-headquartered global mobility company strengthens presence in the Netherlands and prepares for US expansion following recent investment momentum AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoveMe, the Luxembourg- …

AU Small Finance Bank adopts Intellect’s Purple Fabric to accelerate its AI-First Banking journey

Leading India’s AI-first banking transition, with AU Small Finance Bank as an early adopter of scalable, enterprise-wide AI CHENNAI, INDIA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and …

Tibet’s Thawing Lakes Accelerate Greenhouse Gas Release

GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new review synthesizes research on Tibetan Plateau lakes, revealing that climate warming is turning these high-altitude ecosystems into major greenhouse gas sources. Melting permafrost and …