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The handiwork of the latest cohort of start-ups to come through SOSV’s RebelBio accelerator in Cork will be on show at a Demo Day in London.
15 biotech and life sciences start-ups representing the bleeding edge of science and entrepreneurship will be presenting at the RebelBio Demo Day in London.
The Demo Day takes place tomorrow (26 July) at Imperial College London White City Incubator.
For those who can’t be there in person, it is possible to register and attend a live stream of the entire event online, which will be produced by QI TV, also noted as the producers of hit TV show Blackadder.
The 15 companies are emerging from a four-month programme that saw each start-up gain access to investment worth more than $100,000, as well as access to lab and office space, and a network of hundreds of mentors.
RebelBio is one of SOSV’s global accelerators. It was originally known as IndieBio EU and was one of two branches, with the second accelerator in San Francisco (the pair rebranded as RebelBio and IndieBio, respectively).
Notable companies from the SOSV accelerators include: Opentrons (HAX), Helixworks (RebelBio), Perfect Day (RebelBio), Afineur (RebelBio), Pili (RebelBio) and Memphis Meats (IndieBio).
So, here are the world-changers:
Kaitek Labs
Kaitek Labs is developing a proprietary, rapid and ready-to-use toxin detection kit with engineered bacterial biosensors.
Valanx Biotech
Valanx Biotech is a university spin-out offering a patented method for high-efficiency protein conjugation for cancer drug targeting and other uses.
Galactica Biotech
Galactica Biotech is using a proprietary, artificial intelligence-based service to match drug targets with new indications for drug repurposing.
OaCP
OaCP offers patented reagents for genomics applications, such as accelerating genetic tests for cancer diagnosis from three days to two hours.
SexPositive
SexPositive works on a point-of-care diagnostic kit for rapid testing of sexually transmitted diseases at home, on the road and anywhere.
NuLeaf Tech
NuLeaf Tech uses biomimetic engineering to create self-powered and ecologically integrated wastewater treatment systems for agricultural producers.
CyCa OncoSolutions
CyCa OncoSolutions has developed a proprietary material as a biomolecular device for programmed delivery of anticancer drugs.
SwaLife Biotech
SwaLife Biotech discovers, extracts and synthesises novel anticancer plant alkaloids for cosmetics and medical use, targeting DNA damage response.
Khonsu Therapeutics
Khonsu Therapeutics is developing therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory indications in human and animal health. It acts as a real power protein to alleviate several diseases at once.
Phyteau Functionals
Phyteau Functionals is developing a first-of-its-kind treatment using natural plant compounds to manage diabetes, weight and metabolism.
Plantedit
Plantedit develops non-GMO designer foods with its plant genome-editing platform in order to feed 9bn people.
Cell-Free
Cell-Free is developing rapid prototyping tools for protein and DNA synthesis with live monitoring via an app.
Alternative Plants
Alternative Plants produces cosmetic active ingredients from plant stem cell cultures, preserving endangered plant species while unlocking nature’s most powerful botanical treasures.
Hemoalgae
Hemoalgae produces the potent and extremely high-value anticoagulant protein Hirudin, using an optimised strain of microalgae.
Canuevo
Canuevo is making functionalised micro-encapsulations as a delivery vehicle for cannabinoids in medicine and health, launching the medical cannabis revolution.
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