The Insider: Community Edition - June 2022
News & Announcements
Prometheus Materials raises $8 million for their zero-carbon building alternatives
The biotech and engineering spinout closed its Series A Funding Round with $8 million to decarbonize the building materials industry.
Powering the next generation of vehicles: Solid Power begins pilot production of solid-state EV batteries
Based on 精品SM在线影片's patented technology, Solid Power has begun pilot production of an innovative solid-state battery cell that promises to offer electric-vehicle owners more range and shorter recharging times at a lower cost. Testing will begin with Ford and BMW later this year.
Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone
Minus Materials is propelling eco-friendly construction with carbon-neutral cement
Methane: As concerns rise about this greenhouse gas, CU startup works to plug leaks
Venture Partners spinout LongPath Technologies CTO discusses research journey after testifying before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee June 8
Inaugural deep tech accelerator opens new doors and markets for campus startups
Deep tech cohort pitches progress after inaugural accelerator.
To space and beyond: Virridy raises millions in Series A funding
Formerly SweetSense, the CU spinout snagged $5.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development and adoption of its satellite-connected sensors for managing water, energy and agricultural resources.
Darwin Biosciences named a 2022 Colorado Company to Watch
The CU startup was recognized for their work towards less invasive tests with simple, user-generated results to empower people with direct knowledge of their health.
Think Bioscience snags first place at entrepreneur competition
AbbVie and MBC BioLabs announced Think Bioscience as one of two winners of their 2022 Golden Ticket Competition. The award supports entrepreneurial scientists and emerging biotechnology start-ups to accelerate early drug discovery and innovation for the potential benefit of patients worldwide.
Emerging Innovations
Monitor the skies with air traffic index
This new method determines the best flow patterns for airplanes during hazardous weather events.
The next generation of crops with the help of fungi
Using the fast-growing and filamentous fungi, Neurospora crassa, to improve the growth conditions of crops and woody biomass