Also, FDA’s New Cancer Imaging Approval, $710M Oncology Licensing Deal and more Materials 1. Polaron has won the inaugural £1 million Manchester Prize. The Manchester Prize is a challenge prize aimed at British-led AI breakthroughs for the public good, launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The
Plus, $200M for AI-Powered Scientific Discovery, and Major Investments in Plastic Recycling Technologies. Get chemical industry insights in your mailbox. No fluff, just facts. Carbon Capture Aramco Ventures, the investment arm of Saudi Aramco, has invested in Ucaneo, a Berlin-based startup focused on direct air capture (DAC) technology to remove
Plus, Epoch BioDesign’s $18.3M Series A, Honeywell’s $2.16B Sundyne acquisition & more. Stay updated on the latest developments in the chemical and allied industries. Materials 1. Syensqo and Vartega are collaborating to advance the circularity of carbon fiber composites. This collaboration aims to create an ecosystem
Plus, Medtronic's FDA approval for Parkinson's device, Thermo Fisher Scientific's $4.1B acquisition of purification deal & more. Stay updated on the latest developments in the chemical and allied industries. Materials Micromeritics Instrument Corporation and Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) have announced a
Viridien & Matnex are joining forces to advance AI-powered materials discovery, Scania is acquiring Northvolt’s heavy industry battery business, and Sherwin-Williams has struck a $1.5 billion deal to acquire BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints unit. Plus, Aramco is entering the Philippines’ retail fuel market, ABB & Bilfinger are
In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Climeworks’ latest advancement in Direct Air Capture through its collaboration with Avantium, Siemens’ strategic partnership to expand green hydrogen production, and Pfizer’s FDA approval for its antibody-drug conjugate Adcetris. Plus, Avantium and Amcor’s push for sustainable, plant-based packaging, Owens
In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Techmer PM’s latest acquisition to expand its color concentrates business, Syensqo and Ardent Technologies’ partnership in carbon capture, and Aganitha’s AI-driven push for therapeutic research. Plus, Jabil’s strategic move in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical’s efforts in
In this edition of The Chem Ledger, I cover Oxyle’s $16M funding to tackle PFAS pollution, Philips’ AI-powered leap in cardiac imaging, NTPC’s CO₂ battery project, and LyondellBasell’s HDPE expansion. Plus, a look at AI-driven drug discovery and Mattiq’s push for low-iridium hydrogen catalysts. Stay updated
Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. This week I highlight partnerships, major funding rounds, and key acquisitions shaping the industry. Materials Science 1. Solid4m Inc. has partnered with Proto Manufacturing to enhance high-throughput powder diffraction solutions. This partnership
Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. Three weeks into 2025, the chemical industry is already shaping up for an eventful year. In this edition, I explore key developments across materials science, pharmaceuticals, energy, and life sciences, along with
Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. In this week's edition, I cover significant events across key sectors, including materials, energy, pharma, petrochemicals, and packaging. From advancements in holographic displays and battery manufacturing to regulatory milestones in
Several notable developments have occurred in the chemical industry in the past week. I bring you the latest updates across key areas, including strides in climate action, setbacks in the pharmaceutical sector, funding milestones achieved by spin-off and spin-out companies, advancements in manufacturing, major mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
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Exploring the Latest in Materials, Pharma, Oncology, and Startups: Contracts, Investments, Innovations, Mergers & Acquisitions and more.
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Regulatory Updates, M&A, Investments, and Collaborations in the Pharma, Chemicals, and Startups.
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This week’s roundup of significant deals, strategic investments, key collaborations, and notable startup news.
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A Weekly Overview of Strategic Acquisitions, Funding Milestones, and Stake Adjustments Shaping the Chemical and Materials Industries.
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Strategic Moves in the Chemical, Tech, and Healthcare Sectors: Major Acquisitions, Collaborations, and Regulatory Milestones
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India and Germany have taken a significant step forward in their R&D partnership with a new agreement focused on advanced materials to tackle global challenges. Their collaboration has already seen success through projects like “added value from waste” and sustainable packaging. A new joint call for AI proposals
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Oncology Deals 1/ Merck & Co. has recently acquired Modifi Biosciences, a spinout from Yale University, for an upfront payment of $30 million. This acquisition also includes the potential for additional payments that could exceed $1.3 billion, depending on the success of the company's developments. Modifi Biosciences,
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Green Chemistry The 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award and CMO Excellence in Green Chemistry Award honor leaders in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. This year’s recipients—Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, and PharmaBlock—have made significant contributions to advancing environmental sustainability in industrial practices. Boehringer Ingelheim’s Efficient Synthesis: Boehringer Ingelheim developed a
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Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL), established in 1952, is India’s top and the world’s third-largest color manufacturer, with a market cap of ₹76.31 billion and a presence in 85+ countries. Last week, SCIL announced a deal with Germany’s Heubach Group to acquire assets and shares, forming
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Safeguarding U.S. Biotechnology and Shaping New Market Dynamics
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Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Materials