by Birgit Johnston | Sep 23, 2020 | Alliances, Thought Leadership
If there’s one thing that incubators know how to do, it’s innovate. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that while the global pandemic provided challenges for everyone in every industry, incubators were able to find creative ways to survive and thrive. A recent... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 9, 2020 | In the News
Every year, Breakout Labs hosts Unboxing — our annual showcase in which Breakout Labs portfolio companies “unbox” their scientific innovation. Because the world looks very different this year and we cannot gather our wonderful community for this special event, we’ve... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 2, 2020 | In the News
MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PQ Bypass Inc, a medical device pioneer bringing new advancements to the treatment of advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD), announced today that they received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Ferolyn Fellowship
In these modern times, women who already juggle busy professional and personal lives – not to mention most caregiving responsibilities – often forget to take care of their own health. Emme, which was co-founded by Ferolyn Fellow graduate Amanda French, is taking one... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Companies, Education
Good ideas can come from anywhere, but as the Fogarty Institute has found over and over, the Stanford Biodesign Summer Extension program is a rich source for innovation. That’s why it has partnered with Stanford Biodesign to give promising projects even more hands-on... 