Healthtech & Biotech

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How Gambit Bio Intends to Redefine Cancer Diagnostics

How Gambit Bio Intends to Redefine Cancer Diagnostics

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for the loss of 10 million lives in 2020. To prevent these deaths, cancer needs to be detected at an early stage. But detection remains a challenge, particularly in lower-income countries, where there is a dearth of diagnostic tools.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for the loss of 10 million lives in 2020. To prevent these deaths, cancer needs to be detected at an early stage. But detection remains a challenge, particularly in lower-income countries, where there is a dearth of diagnostic tools.

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How to Invest in the Cannabis Industry

How to Invest in the Cannabis Industry

Despite cannabis (also known as weed or marijuana) being illegal in a large part of the world, the global cannabis market was worth US$28.26 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to US$197.74 billion by 2028. Gone are the days when venture capital firms would dismiss cannabis companies as problematic investments.

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Despite cannabis (also known as weed or marijuana) being illegal in a large part of the world, the global cannabis market was worth US$28.26 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to US$197.74 billion by 2028. Gone are the days when venture capital firms would dismiss cannabis companies as problematic investments.

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A Startup Making Hearing Implements Accessible TODOC

A Startup Making Hearing Implements Accessible: TODOC

Over five percent of the global population, that is, 432 million adults and 34 million children, suffer from hearing loss. One of the biggest problems that this section of society faces is the lack of hearing implements. Although 80% of those with hearing loss live in developing and underdeveloped countries, most of the world’s cochlear implants are consumed by developed countries.

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Over five percent of the global population, that is, 432 million adults and 34 million children, suffer from hearing loss. One of the biggest problems that this section of society faces is the lack of hearing implements. Although 80% of those with hearing loss live in developing and underdeveloped countries, most of the world’s cochlear implants are consumed by developed countries.

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What is Deep Tech and Why is it Important

What is Deep Tech and Why is it Important?

Deep technology is the latest addition to the startup universe and to the world of innovative problem-solving. The term “Deep Tech” was coined by Swati Chaturvedi, the founder of the digital investment platform PropelX. It refers to startup companies based on substantive scientific or technological innovation.

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Deep technology is the latest addition to the startup universe and to the world of innovative problem-solving. The term “Deep Tech” was coined by Swati Chaturvedi, the founder of the digital investment platform PropelX. It refers to startup companies based on substantive scientific or technological innovation.

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Indian unicorns

6 Indian Unicorns in 4 Days: A Week Like No Other for the Indian Startup Ecosystem

Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four

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Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four

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Ripsey, Healthtech

How She Did It: Building A Healthtech Company in India

India is in the midst of a health tech boom. Alekhya Boora talks to Jumpstart about how she, along with her co-founder, built their healthtech company Ripsey in the face of this opportunity. A few years ago, the definitive face of the healthtech industry in India was telemedicine platform Practo. Few, if any, had access

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India is in the midst of a health tech boom. Alekhya Boora talks to Jumpstart about how she, along with her co-founder, built their healthtech company Ripsey in the face of this opportunity. A few years ago, the definitive face of the healthtech industry in India was telemedicine platform Practo. Few, if any, had access

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[ Press Release ] Avance Clinical and Medidata Celebrate Strategic Partnership and Inhouse Expert Accreditation Milestones

ADELAIDE, AU, Feb 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The leading Australian CRO for biotechs, and Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific CRO Market Leadership Award winner, Avance Clinical continues to celebrate their strategic partnership with Medidata, and the accreditation of seven Medidata inhouse experts. The two organizations have been working together to deliver world-class clinical research services to Avance Clinical’s

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ADELAIDE, AU, Feb 26, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The leading Australian CRO for biotechs, and Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific CRO Market Leadership Award winner, Avance Clinical continues to celebrate their strategic partnership with Medidata, and the accreditation of seven Medidata inhouse experts. The two organizations have been working together to deliver world-class clinical research services to Avance Clinical’s

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wearable_tech

Explaining Wearable Technology: Opportunities and Challenges

Wearables that tick the boxes for fitness-tracking, disease-prevention, and exercising with style By Alice Chuck Wearable technology, or “wearables” for short, are technological devices that can be worn as accessories, sportswear, or even skin tattoos, serving health, aesthetic, and entertainment purposes. From fitness-tracking smartwatches, to smart yoga pants that guide your movements using internal sensors,

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Wearables that tick the boxes for fitness-tracking, disease-prevention, and exercising with style By Alice Chuck Wearable technology, or “wearables” for short, are technological devices that can be worn as accessories, sportswear, or even skin tattoos, serving health, aesthetic, and entertainment purposes. From fitness-tracking smartwatches, to smart yoga pants that guide your movements using internal sensors,

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[Press Release] Two Immigrants, One Unique Plan For A Biopharma

– This is the story of how the scientific careers of an intrapreneur (Redkar) and an entrepreneur (Yu) came together to cofound and colead Apollomics. – By Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science Leader HONG KONG, Feb 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The American Dream is why the United States is considered the “land of opportunity,” and why

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– This is the story of how the scientific careers of an intrapreneur (Redkar) and an entrepreneur (Yu) came together to cofound and colead Apollomics. – By Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science Leader HONG KONG, Feb 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The American Dream is why the United States is considered the “land of opportunity,” and why

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Jumpstart_Brinc Holds Second-Ever Fully Virtual Demo Day

Brinc Holds Second-Ever Fully Virtual Demo Day

Brinc’s 14th demo day featured solutions from across foodtech, cleantech, medtech, logistics, hardware and IoT, with a mix of startups from Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. This is the second time that Brinc is going fully online with its demo day. On Thursday, venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc concluded its 14th

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Brinc’s 14th demo day featured solutions from across foodtech, cleantech, medtech, logistics, hardware and IoT, with a mix of startups from Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. This is the second time that Brinc is going fully online with its demo day. On Thursday, venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc concluded its 14th

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Qiming Venture Partners Closes US$440M RMB Fund

Qiming Venture Partners Closes US$440M RMB Fund for Early and Growth Stage Startups

Prominent China-based VC Qiming Venture Partners closes its RMB Fund VI months to focus on early-to-growth stage healthcare and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) companies. Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Venture Partners has closed its RMB Fund VI at RMB 2.852 billion (US$440 million), according to a statement by the firm. The firm is looking

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Prominent China-based VC Qiming Venture Partners closes its RMB Fund VI months to focus on early-to-growth stage healthcare and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) companies. Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Venture Partners has closed its RMB Fund VI at RMB 2.852 billion (US$440 million), according to a statement by the firm. The firm is looking

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Critical Sectors

Tech’s Year in Review: Critical Sectors

By Monika Ghosh and Sharon Lewis This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of healthtech and biotech, foodtech and agritech, and sustainability. This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries

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By Monika Ghosh and Sharon Lewis This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of healthtech and biotech, foodtech and agritech, and sustainability. This article is the last of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries

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VENTURE SUMMIT VIRTUAL CONNECT WEST

Jumpstart is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invite you to join us at Venture Summit Virtual Connect Special offer: Register Now & Save an extra 20% off the Early Bird Rates with discount code “JUMPSTARTVIP” * Call for Top Innovators Details below Venture Summit Virtual Connect Where Innovation Meets Capital March 16th – 18th

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Jumpstart is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invite you to join us at Venture Summit Virtual Connect Special offer: Register Now & Save an extra 20% off the Early Bird Rates with discount code “JUMPSTARTVIP” * Call for Top Innovators Details below Venture Summit Virtual Connect Where Innovation Meets Capital March 16th – 18th

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Phase Scientific International Wants to Make Regular Rapid Antigen Tests Possible for All

PHASE Scientific International has built rapid antigen tests based on the easy-to-use home pregnancy testing mechanism. The device is designed to enable mass rapid testing and tracking for COVID-19. Ricky Chiu speaks with Jumpstart about the tech behind the innovation. It’s been a busy year at Hong Kong-based biotech startup PHASE Scientific International. The Bill

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PHASE Scientific International has built rapid antigen tests based on the easy-to-use home pregnancy testing mechanism. The device is designed to enable mass rapid testing and tracking for COVID-19. Ricky Chiu speaks with Jumpstart about the tech behind the innovation. It’s been a busy year at Hong Kong-based biotech startup PHASE Scientific International. The Bill

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[Press Release] Azooka Labs unveils Safe MTM to Store COVID-19 Samples at Room Temperature for up to a week

Molecular Transport Medium at the price of VTM BANGALORE, INDIA, Dec 15, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Azooka Labs, a leading safe fluorophore company with specialization in Molecular Biology products, reveals its first range of novel COVID-19 diagnostics products. RNA Wrapr is a molecular transport medium for COVID-19 sample collection, developed as part of the COVID-19 response team from

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Molecular Transport Medium at the price of VTM BANGALORE, INDIA, Dec 15, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Azooka Labs, a leading safe fluorophore company with specialization in Molecular Biology products, reveals its first range of novel COVID-19 diagnostics products. RNA Wrapr is a molecular transport medium for COVID-19 sample collection, developed as part of the COVID-19 response team from

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Apply AI 50 Campaign to get free rewards

[Press Release] Apply AI 50 Campaign to get free rewards!

In response to the theme of the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) “AIoT Invigorates Smart City”, every year the organizer presents the AI 50 Campaign, selecting innovative AI application cases in the field of smart city around the world, expecting to accelerate the integration and application of AI and IoT, and hoping more industries

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In response to the theme of the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) “AIoT Invigorates Smart City”, every year the organizer presents the AI 50 Campaign, selecting innovative AI application cases in the field of smart city around the world, expecting to accelerate the integration and application of AI and IoT, and hoping more industries