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Latest developments and announcements about projects, partners and direction within GRID.
Spin-out SOLASTA Bio raises $14m in new funding
The leading agri-biotech company completed an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its unique peptide-based, nature-inspired bioinsecticides – the first of their kind to be developed worldwide.
Thousands attend festival celebrating new bridge
GRID partners the University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council supported the community-driven celebration with funding, along with Govan, Elderpark, Linthouse, Trust and Wheatley Housing Associations.
Bridge ceremony marks countdown to public opening
The completion of the new Govan-Partick Bridge has been formally marked ahead of its public opening on Saturday.
Ceremony marks milestone for life sciences in Glasgow
The new hub will focus on advancing and delivering precision medicine technologies through the R&D stage ahead of commercialisation while generating impact for people living in GRID.
University of Glasgow launches MedTech Innovation Fund
The fund of more than £500,000 will build on the institution’s strengths in life sciences and engineering, supporting innovative health care solutions that can deliver a positive impact on society.
Clydebuilt Festival to celebrate new bridge
The festival returns to the Riverside Museum on September 7 & 8 from 10am until 7pm, and is timed to start as the new Govan-Partick Bridge opens to the public for the first time on Saturday.
Countdown to opening of Govan-Partick Bridge
The formal opening of the new crossing will take place on Friday September 6 - with ministers from the Scottish and UK Governments, the leader of Glasgow City Council, Ms Aitken, and local school children.
University of Glasgow to lead on quantum hubs
University of Glasgow researchers are to have leading roles in two of five new quantum technology hubs announced by the new UK Science Secretary during a visit to GRID's anchor institution.