Innosphere Ventures

Join us for Innovation After Hours: Collaborative Climate Resilience tomorrow, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Innosphere Fort Collins. Local government leaders from Denver and Fort Collins will discuss their climate action plans and partnerships with the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine. The event includes an open discussion on how communities, governments, and industries can collaborate for a sustainable future. Don't miss this, head to https://lnkd.in/gAxrxvax today!

OncoBLAZE LLC,?an innovative academic startup founded out of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)?and an?Innosphere client company, has been awarded a $374,000 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by The National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is the second STTR Phase I grant the company has secured within its first year, having previously received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) earlier in 2024. This new funding will enable OncoBLAZE to conduct preclinical studies in rodent tumor models, further validating its cutting-edge cancer recurrence prevention technology. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/giE-g4Xu

Jura Health, an Innosphere Ventures client company committed to health equity for rare disease patients and their families, is pleased to announce that Samba Scientific has made a strategic investment in the company. Samba Scientific, a leading scientific marketing company, with expertise in demand creation for growth-stage companies, will help Jura reach more patients with low or no-cost access to rare disease testing and crucial guidance for next steps. On average, it takes 6 years to get an accurate diagnosis for someone suspected of having a rare disease.?During this time, a patient will typically see more than 16 physicians with an average cost of $220,000 to find the diagnosis. This doesn't have to be the case. Check out how they are doing it differently. Follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/gSv7US2d

Join our SAGE - Innosphere Ventures team tomorrow, November 13th, for an inspiring presentation by Elliot Strand, CEO of PAGE Technologies! PAGE Technologies is pioneering the future of water and soil monitoring, developing next-gen solutions that will transform how environmental data is captured, shared, and utilized. With a PhD in Material Science and Engineering from CU Boulder, Elliot is leading PAGE Technologies to new heights, and we're thrilled to recognize the company as one of the inaugural awardees of the NSF ENGINES: Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine grant. This achievement underscores their commitment to driving impactful, data-driven solutions for climate resilience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader at the forefront of environmental innovation! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gZD-rEXG

Today we honor all Veterans. Happy Veterans Day from our whole team!

As a proud partner powering the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, we at Innosphere are thrilled to share the announcement of the grant winners who will be spearheading groundbreaking climate resilience projects across our region.?Read the release here: https://lnkd.in/g3yQ8bCX

Join us for Innovation After Hours: Collaborative Climate Resilience on November 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Innosphere Fort Collins. This event will showcase the impactful efforts of local governments in partnership with the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine to develop comprehensive climate resilience plans. Key speakers include Elisabeth Cohen from the City of Denver, who will discuss Denver’s climate action plan and progress toward eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, and Jacob Castillo from the City of Fort Collins, who will share insights on energy transition and environmental resilience initiatives. The event will also feature a facilitated open discussion on regional collaboration for climate resilience, moderated by Angie Fyfe. RSVP today and engage with local climate leaders to explore how communities, governments, and industries can collaborate to build a sustainable and resilient future.

Engaging and thought-provoking discussion by the IAH panelists Joel Dudley, Partner at Innovation Endeavors, Doug Chapnick, Founder & CEO of BioLoomics, and Hannah Gordon, PhD, MSCI, Chief Product Officer at Enveda Biosciences?on the transformative role of AI in drug discovery! The audience was deeply engaged, eager to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate the creation of groundbreaking new medicines. The panelists presented a compelling case for the immense potential of these tools to revolutionize drug development. A truly fantastic event that showcased the future of innovation in medicine!

Important Venue Update for Tonight's Innovation After Hours Event! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had a change of venue for tonight’s Innovation After Hours event in Boulder. New Location: Kiln 2101 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 We’re just down the street from the original venue at the Boulder Chamber, so we hope this won’t cause any inconvenience. Everything else remains the same—expect a great evening of conversation and collaboration! We look forward to seeing you there.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Weekend Weather for wrapping up our summer with an incredible show on the patio. And a big thank you to our amazing community for always showing up, connecting, and fostering innovation. Building a strong community is at the core of what we do, and we’re grateful for everyone who contributes to making it thrive.