ASX-listed biotechnology company Cynata Therapeutics has sealed a partnership agreement with Fujifilm as it makes a big step towards a commercial manufacturing deal for its proprietary Cymerus stem cell therapy products and eyes an accelerated push into the all-important United States drug market. The company is planning a stage two trial of the therapy to treat bone marrow recipients.
Half of the top twelve trending companies in Techboard's ranking this fortnight are health-techs, with Perth continuing to assert its credentials in the space.
Safety and security companies featured heavily in Techboard's top trending startups this past fortnight, with five out of the top ten companies representing the category.
Listed companies have made up a strong contingent of this fortnight's hottest startups and tech companies, with the top five spots all taken by ASX-listed or soon-to-be listed companies.
FEATURE: Biotech and IT companies are enjoying renewed investor interest, but these innovative businesses are facing a changing capital raising market featuring less government support and, in Perth, a drastic shift in the venture capital sector.
Perth-based clean technology firm EcoQuest has signed a deal with independent New South Wales grocery store chain Franklins to stock its biodegradable disposable nappy products.
