Zebra Analytix Announces Upcoming Launch of ScentZ GC
Zebra Analytix, a leader in advanced chemical analysis technologies, today announced the upcoming launch of its ScentZ GC compact Gas Chromatograph.
VIC Fellows Spotlight: Olivia Asfaha, PhD
The VIC Fellows Program offers experienced professionals the opportunity to learn how to identify and evaluate high-potential innovations from around the world. We’re proud to showcase the members of the 2025–2026...
VIC Tech Expands Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of Global Business Leader Rajeev Nair
VIC Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajeev Nair, a seasoned global business executive with nearly three decades of experience scaling and transforming multinational organizations, to its Strategic...
Market Access for IVD Tests in Europe: England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
Introduction VIC Technology Venture Development is pleased to introduce the second installment in a new educational series on international market access for IVD tests. This White Paper developed by our strategic...
Fostering Life Science Innovation: Part 3 – Moving University Inventions Forward
In the third part of the continuing series on the broader topic of Fostering Life Science Innovation, we zoom in on the important concept of transitioning technologies from the university lab to the next stage of...
Enhance Diagnostics Announces Leadership Transition: Dr. Matthew Leming Appointed CEO
Enhance Diagnostics, a clinical-stage company focused on non-invasive diagnostic solutions announced today a key leadership transition. Dr. Matthew Leming, PhD, formerly Chief Scientific Officer, has been appointed...
Solenic Medical Announces Successful Use of Its AMF Technology Under FDA Compassionate Use Authorization
DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2025 -- Solenic Medical, a medical device company developing an innovative treatment for orthopedic implant infections, today announced the successful, FDA-authorized compassionate use of its...
VIC Fellows Spotlight: Amuche Anakor, MD
The VIC Fellows Program offers experienced professionals the opportunity to learn how to identify and evaluate high-potential innovations from around the world. We’re proud to showcase the members of the 2025–2026...
The Life Science Investor Roadmap: Navigating Funding Pathways from Seed to Exit
Investing in life sciences is both challenging and rewarding. The sector demands significant capital, long timelines, and careful diligence, but it also offers the chance to back breakthroughs that improve and save...
VIC Tech Expands Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of Life Sciences Leader Alex Cameron
VIC Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Cameron to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Alex is a globally experienced life sciences executive with a proven track record of launching innovative products,...
Zebra Analytix Announces Successful Completion of IARPA PICARD Project
Zebra Analytix, a leader in advanced chemical analysis technologies, today announced the successful completion of its contract with the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) for the PICARD project.
Cellia Science Awarded $306K NIH SBIR Phase I Grant to Develop Point-of-Care Diagnostic for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Cellia Science a biotechnology company advancing rapid, cell-based diagnostic technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a $306,872 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the National...
Enhance Diagnostics Awarded $307K NIH SBIR Grant to Develop Simple Breath Test for Monitoring Blood Ammonia in UCD Patients
Enhance Diagnostics, announced today that it has been awarded a $307,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the...
VIC Tech Expands Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of MedTech Leader Dr. Jeff White
VIC Tech, a venture studio building life science companies from university and federal lab innovations, announced today the appointment of Dr. Jeff White to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). A seasoned life science...
Adapting to the New Normal: How Early-Stage Life Science Companies and Investors Can Navigate Uncertainty
The life sciences industry has always been shaped by waves of disruption, but in 2025 the turbulence feels more structural than cyclical. Early-stage companies and their investors now find themselves facing delayed...
Solaris Vaccines Expands Expertise with Appointment of Dr. Taru Dutt as Director of Bacterial Countermeasures
Solaris Vaccines, a biotechnology company pioneering a novel approach to vaccine development, announced the appointment of Taru Dutt, PhD, as Director of Bacterial Countermeasures. This strategic addition strengthens...
Bridging Science and Industry: A Conversation with Alberto Schena of Knowledge Transfer UNIL CHUV
In 2024, the University of Lausanne licensed its technology into i-Seq Biotechnology, Inc., a company formed by VIC Tech to advance novel, broad-spectrum vaccines and therapeutics against infectious disease pathogens...
Solaris Vaccines Strengthens Scientific Leadership with Appointment of Dr. Jonathan O. Rayner
Solaris Vaccines, a biotechnology company pioneering a novel approach to vaccine development, announced the addition of an accomplished scientist to its leadership team. Jonathan O. Rayner, PhD, joins as Chief...
VIC Tech Announces New Class of Fellows
The VIC Tech investment model is unique, sourcing promising life science innovations directly from universities nationwide. It provides funding to launch startup companies and advance these technologies, ultimately...
VIC Tech 2025 Mid-Year Update
VIC Tech achieved key milestones in H1 2025, including portfolio advancements, strategic partnerships, and talent development. We remain focused on FDA submissions, clinical trials, and scaling initiatives to drive...
VIC Tech Expands Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of MedTech Innovator and Gastroenterology Expert Virender “VK” Sharma, MD
VIC Tech, a venture studio building life science companies from university and federal lab innovations, announced today the appointment of Virender “VK” Sharma, MD, to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). A recognized...
Market Access for Medical Devices in Europe: England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
Introduction VIC Technology Venture Development is pleased to introduce the first installment in a new educational series on international market access for life science innovations. This white paper, developed by our...
Women Shaping Life Sciences: Laura Lyons on Purpose, Perseverance, and Patient-Centered Innovation
In an industry where advanced degrees and technical titles often take center stage, Laura Lyons brings something just as powerful to the table; lived experience, heart, and a relentless drive to make life better for...
Enhance Diagnostics Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Fayetteville, AR – July 8, 2025 – Enhance Diagnostics, a clinical-stage company focused on non-invasive diagnostic solutions, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough...
Nob Hill Therapeutics Expands Strategic Advisory Board with Two Distinguished Leaders in Respiratory Drug Development and Pulmonary Medicine
Albuquerque, NM - Nob Hill Therapeutics (NHT) is pleased to announcethe addition of two prominent experts to its Strategic Advisory Board: Dr. Mark Parry-Billings, a seasoned biotech and pharmaceutical executive with...
VIC Fellows Spotlight: Dhananjay Tambe, PhD
The VIC Fellows Program provides an opportunity for individuals with relevant expertise and interest to learn how to identify and evaluate promising innovations from global sources. We are pleased to highlight the...
Cellia Science Awarded $2M NIH SBIR Phase II Grant for Real-Time Bone Marrow Adequacy Assessment
Cellia Science announced today it has been awarded a $2M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of the National...
Five Years of Impact: The VIC Fellows Program and the Future of Life Science Innovation
Launched in 2019, the VIC Fellows Program was created to harness the talents of individuals from a wide variety of scientific, medical, and commercial backgrounds and immerse them in the dynamic world of life science...
Fostering Life Science Innovation: Part 2 – Inventing with the End in Mind
The first article in this series [blog.victech.com/fostering-life-science-innovation-part-1-an-ecosystem-roadmap] set the stage by defining the primary components, drivers and benefits of life science innovation...
VIC Fellows Spotlight: Nicole Shirkey-Son, PhD
The VIC Fellows Program provides an opportunity for individuals with relevant expertise and interest to learn how to identify and evaluate promising innovations from global sources. We are pleased to highlight the...
From the Corner Office with Enhance Diagnostics
Tell us about Enhance Diagnostics. Enhance Diagnostics is a trailblazing medical diagnostics company developing breath-based, at-home testing for chronic conditions such as a Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD) and Chronic Kidney...
Solenic Medical Achieves Milestone: First Patient Successfully Treated in Early Feasibility Clinical Trial
April 2, 2025- ADDISON, TX – Solenic Medical Inc., a pioneering medical device company focused on non-invasive solutions for infected metallic implants, today announced a significant achievement in its mission. The...
SFC Fluidics Collaborating with Duracell to Power Innovative Diabetes Devices
Fayetteville, AR / Bethel, CT – SFC Fluidics, Inc. (“SFC”) and Duracell U.S. Operations, Inc. (“Duracell”) are collaborating to efficiently deliver power to SFC’s dual-hormone insulin and glucagon delivery pod. The goal...
VIC Fellows Spotlight: Karim ReFaey, MD
The VIC Fellows Program provides an opportunity for individuals with relevant expertise and interest to learn how to identify and evaluate promising innovations from global sources. We are pleased to highlight the...
Fostering Life Science Innovation: Part 1 – An Ecosystem Roadmap
Introduction What does it take to create and nurture life science innovation and why is it important? No doubt, this is a broad and deep topic, and would not be adequately addressed in a single white paper. As a result,...
Silji Abraham Joins VIC Tech Board of Directors
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – VIC Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Silji Abraham to its Board of Directors. Abraham brings over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, life sciences, medical devices,...
Solenic Medical Strengthens Advisory Boards with Key Appointments
DALLAS, TX – Solenic Medical Inc., a pioneering company in non-invasive infection control for metallic implants, proudly announces the addition of three distinguished experts to its advisory boards. The expansion...
VIC Tech 2024 Annual Report: Executive Summary
2024 was a highly productive year for VIC and our portfolio companies. Click Here to download the Annual Report Executive Summary or view it below.
VIC Tech Welcomes Tony Cruz as Managing Director
Expanding Operations in Atlanta to Foster Life Science Innovation Across the Southeast. ATLANTA, GA – January 20, 2025 – VIC announced today that Tony Cruz has joined the firm as Managing Director of its Atlanta branch....
A Letter From Our CEO
As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to share that VIC Tech has once again demonstrated resilience and ingenuity in a challenging venture capital landscape. Despite continued headwinds, 2024 was marked by...
