Uviquity, a deep tech startup specializing in solid-state photonic disinfection, announced today that it has raised $6.6 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercialization of its far-UVC semiconductor technology. The round was led by Emerald Development Managers with participation from leading agri-food investor AgFunder and global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL.

Vivici, a Dutch precision fermentation startup developing next-generation dairy ingredients, has announced a manufacturing partnership with US-based Liberation Labs. Under the agreement, Liberation Labs will produce Vivici’s lead ingredient, Vivitein™ BLG, at its new Richmond, Indiana facility starting in 2026.

In a significant step toward fusing advanced technology with the enduring power of nature, consumer health leader Haleon has entered a strategic collaboration with biosciences firm Brightseed to harness artificial intelligence for the discovery of health-boosting plant compounds.