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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

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Yet, the R&D process for drug discovery relies on 2D monitors, keyboard, and mouse, which limits the understanding of complex 3D structures or interactions and contributes to massive R&D costs averaging $2.5B “Understanding structure empowers our users to understand how their designs function,” he wrote in an email. per drug.”.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

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Our survey respondents think the ecosystem is strong in sustainable energy, medtech, food tech, life sciences, marketplaces, deep tech, gaming and media. The investment scene is described variously as focusing on software, clean tech, life sciences, biotech, organoids, 3D bioprinting, AI and VR/AR. Utrecht is a bit lagging.”

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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billion in research and innovation it has to spend this year. Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people.

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Femtech Startups are booming

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“Matisse” breast implants consist of 3D printed biomaterials and allow a natural reconstruction of the breast. The company has raised $26m from a number of biotech investors. Founded in Spain, Cocorintim is one of the many European startups using textile innovation to improve women’s daily lives.