Biotech North

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“Hardly any modern antibiotics on the market work against MBL-producing bacteria and we now have a technology at hand that can become a game-changer.” Bjørn Klem, CEO of AdjuTec Pharma AS, is ready to take the company's enzyme inhibitor into a First-In-Human clinical trial after the summer. In the first article of our new series The Start-up Spotlight, we interviewed Bjørn to learn more about the health challenge of antimicrobial resistance and the commercial opportunities of the new product his company is developing. This series is produced in collaboration between the Norwegian health clusters Oslo Cancer Cluster, Norway Health Tech, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, The Life Science Cluster and Biotech North, and funded by Viken fylkeskommune. https://lnkd.in/dq8G3ciG

Bioprospecting is the exploration of natural sources for small molecules that could be developed into commercially valuable products for industry, including medicine, agriculture, aquaculture, bioremediation, cosmetics, and nanotechnology. To respond to the needs for novel molecules and activities from the broadest range of marine bioresources, EUREMAP will implement a unique and well-coordinated European and cutting-edge technology-based platform, bringing together the complementary expertise of EU-OPENSCREEN, EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre, EMBL and ELIXIR in chemical biology, drug discovery, marine biology, and data science. Our project aims to develop tools and technologies towards the sustainable exploitation and processing of marine resources, by optimizing and exploiting existing bioprospecting pipelines in the field. Stay updated! UiT- The Arctic University of Norway Fundacion MEDINA UGent Tel Aviv University Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research SINTEF Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Sorbonne Université European Research Executive Agency (REA) Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Centre national de la recherche scientifique #euremap #marinebioprospection #blueeconomy #EU_RIs

The first 1000L of Kelpinor biostimulant is now exported!!🎉🇩🇪 I mean - how cool is THAT?! The 31st of May 2024, a new milestone was achieved. This is the kind of news I have been longing to share with you ever since we founded our company 🌱 For us as a team, this is the peak achievement until now🤝 Interesting learning for me is how important it is to find the right customer, not only „a“ customer. Our one is also the kind that want to see their grandchildren in the eyes and tell them how we try to help the climate turn back around😊 Thank you to all of you who have supported Kelpinor for the past, and thank you to all who said that we are too ambitious - that fuels us way beyond your imagination😁 This is just a beginning - let‘s go!! Kelpinor - Enabling The Regenerative Future Through Seaweed🌊 Large thank you to my team - they are the real enablers: Nils Christoffer Joys Røang Johan Ludvig Holst Jakob Kienzler Lydia Anastasia Schmidt #biostimulant #seaweed #natural #regenerative #agriculture

UBI POSTCARD FROM TROMSØ! ✨Last week, UBI's business coach Andreas Lindberg visited Tromsø, invited by ProTromsø AS to promote networking and collaboration in the Arctic region. This was part of an EU project, Team Nordic Arctic, involving Umeå kommun, Tromsø, and Oulu and the focus was on life sciences and the gaming industry. ✅Back in Umeå, we asked Andreas some questions about his impressions: ❓Can you describe your activities at the meeting in Tromsø? 📣 ”I presented Umeå Biotech Incubator, Umeå’s Life Science industry, and our efforts to advance it through the Life Science City project. There are many exciting developments in Norway's biotech scene, but Sweden has a longer tradition and more experience in commercializing research in this field, which we are happy to share”. 📣”Line Kjelstrup from Biotech North introduced Tromsø’s “Blue Biotech” industry, which revolves around "Marine Bioprospecting." This involves studying marine organisms for applications in life sciences. A fascinating example was given by Jeanette Hammer Andersen from KinSea Lead Discovery AS / Marbio, about a preclinical project on FLT3 inhibitors for treating blood cancer. I also learned about Norinnova AS’ work (TTO/incubator), met with Ole from Zooca - The Calanus Company and Rune from Marealis AS, and visited ArcticZymes, which produces enzymes replicated from marine organisms.” ❓Is there a history of collaborations between Umeå and Tromsö? 📣 ”Yes, between the chemistry departments, including Peik Haugen from UiT- The Arctic University of Norway and Fredrik Almqvist from Umeå universitet, although no current project is active. There has also been joint work on antimicrobial research, with Jörgen Johansson from UmU still serving on the scientific advisory board for CANS at UiT.” ❓ Moving forward, what potential collaborations do you see between Umeå and Tromsø? 📣 ”Between the academic institutions, combining UiT’s marine bioprospecting expertise with Umeå’s knowledge in chemistry and drug development. There are also possibilities between ArcticZymes, and Umeå-based startups/companies in utilizing enzymes in biotech.” ❓ What other insights did you gain from your visit to northern Norway? 📣 ”The collaboration model between UiT and ArcticZymes is interesting from a regional perspective - they work closely together, benefiting UiT's research, enhancing innovation, and supporting ArcticZymes, which benefits the entire Tromsø community. In Umeå, we have plans to strengthen regional collaboration, initiated with the Open up for Innovation project earlier this year. More information on this will be shared soon…” ❓ Finally, did you engage in any outdoor activities in northern Norway? 📣 ”Yes! I took the chance to go kayaking on the sea under the midnight sun, surrounded by fjords and mountains - it was MAGICAL!" #umeåmerlifescience #biotech