Technology transfer

NASA Joins Group to Advance Wildfire Coordination, Capabilities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The interagency group provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.

Key Points: 
  • The interagency group provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
  • The group works to support the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy's goals of restoring and maintaining resilient landscapes, creating fire-adapted communities, and responding to wildfires safely and effectively.
  • "Harnessing our Earth observation capabilities and cutting-edge technology in safe air operations, we are poised to make new connections that will bolster wildfire fighting efforts across the government."
  • To support the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, NASA will leverage the combined contributions of research and development, data gathering and distribution, and technology transfer from three NASA mission directorates in the areas of earth science, space technologies, and aeronautics.

Research Solutions Launches AI Platform to Automatically Create Technology Landscape Reports

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS), a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations, today launches their new Technology Landscape Module.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS), a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations, today launches their new Technology Landscape Module.
  • This software module, designed for Technology Scouts, offers a streamlined process to generate Technology Landscape Reports in minutes instead of several weeks.
  • The module utilizes advanced AI (including Generative AI) to find, extract, and synthesize vital insights from many trusted sources in one solution, including Patents, Scientific Journals, Clinical Trials, Grants and the proprietary Technology Transfer Opportunities Database.
  • "By combining unique and proprietary datasets with advanced AI into a single solution, we're able to help inform and drive strategic planning with accurate and authoritative technology reports in a matter of minutes," said Eléonore Dixon-Roche, Product Manager at Research Solutions.

Coya Therapeutics Licenses Intellectual Property Rights for Use of Next Generation Immune Modulatory Biologics in Combination with COYA 301 to Enhance Regulatory T Cells (Tregs) in Inflammatory Diseases

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multiple therapeutic programs intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function, has expanded and strengthened its patent estate beyond COYA 302, which is a combination of COYA 301 with CTLA-4 Ig.

Key Points: 
  • Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYA) (“Coya” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing multiple therapeutic programs intended to enhance regulatory T cell (Treg) function, has expanded and strengthened its patent estate beyond COYA 302, which is a combination of COYA 301 with CTLA-4 Ig.
  • UNeMed will receive payments upon achievement of certain milestones and will be eligible to receive tiered low single-digit royalty on net sales.
  • This included a 4-to-6-fold higher expression of Tregs in mice treated with the combination compared to treatments with either cytokine alone.
  • Coya’s foundation and progress in low-dose IL-2 research makes them an ideal company to leverage our findings to date.”

MeiraGTx Announces $50 Million Milestone from Janssen Pharmaceuticals

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

“We are very happy to announce that the LUMEOS extension study has been initiated, which triggered the $50 million milestone payment to MeiraGTx under the asset purchase agreement with J&J,” said Alexandria Forbes, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of MeiraGTx.

Key Points: 
  • “We are very happy to announce that the LUMEOS extension study has been initiated, which triggered the $50 million milestone payment to MeiraGTx under the asset purchase agreement with J&J,” said Alexandria Forbes, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of MeiraGTx.
  • MeiraGTx anticipates receiving an additional $15 million in near-term milestone payments later in 2024.
  • The Company will receive up to a further $285 million upon first commercial sales of bota-vec in the U.S. and EU and for manufacturing technology transfer.
  • MeiraGTx also entered into a commercial supply agreement with J&J for bota-vec manufacturing, which the Company anticipates will generate additional revenue during the product launch.

The historic collaboration between Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group expands: partnership agreement signed for new research in the mobility sector

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing shared research programmes in the mobility sector.

Key Points: 
  • The Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing shared research programmes in the mobility sector.
  • The signing ceremony took place today at the Rectorate of the Politecnico di Torino.
  • In attendance were Guido Saracco, Rector, Politecnico di Torino; Giuliana Mattiazzo, Vice-Rector for Technology Transfer, Politecnico di Torino; Francesco Tutino, Chief Human Resources & Information Technology Officer, Iveco Group; and Marco Liccardo, Chief Technology & Digital Officer, Iveco Group.
  • Iveco Group employs more than 35,000 people around the world and has 20 industrial sites and 29 R&D centres.

Fervo Energy Drilling Results Show Rapid Advancement of Geothermal Performance

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Today at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Fervo Energy (“Fervo”) published early drilling results from its Cape Station project that exceed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) expectations for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).

Key Points: 
  • Today at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, Fervo Energy (“Fervo”) published early drilling results from its Cape Station project that exceed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) expectations for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).
  • These results substantiate the rapid learning underway in the geothermal industry and signal readiness for continued commercialization.
  • Fervo has consistently reduced drilling times and costs in horizontal, high-temperature, deep granite drilling.
  • “Since its inception, Fervo has looked to bring a manufacturing mentality to enhanced geothermal development, building a highly repeatable drilling process that allows for continuous improvement and, as a result, lower costs,” said Tim Latimer, Fervo Energy CEO and Co-Founder.

IESE-trained startups create 102,800 jobs worldwide, raise $14.5 billion in capital

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies founded by the IESE Business School community have created 102,800 jobs worldwide and raised $14.5 billion in capital, including 3 unicorns.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies founded by the IESE Business School community have created 102,800 jobs worldwide and raised $14.5 billion in capital, including 3 unicorns.
  • - 14.5 billion dollars in capital raised by companies founded by IESE students and alumni.
  • (1) 102,800 jobs created by IESE-trained entrepreneurs in 5 continents: This encompasses 80,724 jobs by IESE-alumni founders, and 22,076 jobs by IESE-related founders.
  • (2) $14.5 billion of capital raised by IESE alumni-founded companies: It only tracks around 6% of IESE-alumni startups, some of the largest, since 1998.

Ocean Aero, INTRA Defense Technologies, and MEMR Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Maritime Technology Advancements in Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

This strategic alliance was facilitated by Lockheed Martin, which holds a significant stake in Ocean Aero and provides trusted expertise across a variety of disciplines.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic alliance was facilitated by Lockheed Martin, which holds a significant stake in Ocean Aero and provides trusted expertise across a variety of disciplines.
  • This partnership will introduce and implement disruptive maritime technology to the region through Ocean Aero’s Triton AUSV—the world’s first and only autonomous underwater and surface vehicle—capable of servicing a large and growing set of applications in the Kingdom.
  • (Photo: Ocean Aero)
    Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, this partnership promotes the localization of cutting-edge engineering, job creation, and technology transfer.
  • With the support of INTRA Defense Technologies and MEMR, Ocean Aero will fortify Triton fleets with ongoing component development, routine maintenance, and continued industrialization in the region.

High Point Aerotechnologies Establishes Subsidiary in Singapore to Provide Counter-Drone Capabilities Across Southeast Asia Region

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Monday, February 5, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a leading provider of counter-drone solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new regional subsidiary, High Point Technologies Pte Ltd (HPT), with its headquarters in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a leading provider of counter-drone solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new regional subsidiary, High Point Technologies Pte Ltd (HPT), with its headquarters in Singapore.
  • Al White, CEO of High Point Aerotechnologies, stated, "We are thrilled to open our doors in Singapore, a dynamic and forward-thinking nation at the forefront of technological advancement.
  • This expansion underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive counter-drone solutions to governments and organizations across Southeast Asia, as we have in the region for over 10 years.
  • Regional expertise: Leveraging HPA's deep understanding of the unique drone threats in Southeast Asia to tailor solutions to specific needs.

Breakthrough Institute Endorses Bill to Improve Climate Data Coordination at USDA

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Breakthrough Institute endorses the Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act , introduced this week by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), along with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Breakthrough Institute endorses the Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act , introduced this week by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), along with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX).
  • This legislation includes proposals for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a new scientific advisory committee focused on agriculture climate research; create a “Rural Climate Alliance Network'' to strategically align agricultural climate research, data systems, and technology transfer; and direct USDA to issue a report to Congress that identifies the research, data systems, and technical assistance needs of farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities.
  • These efforts will ensure the federal agriculture climate research agenda is driven by science and coordinated with producers to address both immediate and long-term climate challenges.
  • As the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices continue to expand, it is now more important than ever that USDA programs and agencies actively coordinate their climate research, data collection, and monitoring efforts.