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Biotech

Midwest biotech startup news — gene therapy, biomanufacturing, iPSC technology, medical devices, and university research spinouts across the region.

Biotech

The infrastructure advantage: build the shovel, not just the goldmine

Chicago's Syntax Bio expands Series A to $14.4 million, adds new leadership

Elanco commits $25M to launch animal health venture fund in Indianapolis

Most University Innovations Aren’t Meant to Be Startups

Midwest Moxie: Using sound waves to evaporate tumors - Histosonics

Startup Wisconsin Podcast: Jessica Silvaggi of UWM Research Foundation

Why does promising scientific innovation fail to launch?

Ecovia Bio raises Series B to scale biodegradable biopolymer production

Trailhead Biosystems in Ohio Secures $40M to Expand iPSC Manufacturing

Minnesota’s Vyriad closes $85 million Series B and plans trial for myeloma.

Why a Bay Area Biotech Company Set Up Shop in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Columbus startup DNA Nanobots raises $3.5 million

Founder Stories: Charlie & Madeline of Intero Biosystems

Chicago and Indiana startups lead with $25,000 AgriNovus Velocity awards

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