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Starpharma has received a $3.7 million R&D Tax Incentive refund for the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to advancing dendrimer technology and biotechnology innovation in Australia.

Invion Limited has affirmed its compliance with ASX disclosure rules following the US FDA’s granting of Orphan Drug Designation for its anal cancer treatment candidate INV043. The company detailed the timing and verification process behind its announcement.

Dimerix Limited reported a 22% reduction in its FY2025 loss to $13.25 million, driven by strong licensing revenues and advancing its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for DMX-200. The company secured new global partnerships valued at up to AU$1.4 billion, bolstering its cash reserves and commercial prospects.

Biome Australia has secured key distribution partnerships with Mecca and Go Vita, launching its Activated Probiotics range into premium beauty and health food channels across Australia.

Zoono Group Limited has raised an additional A$992,000 through a shortfall placement, boosting its working capital to support global expansion of its shelf-life extension technology. The company also linked CEO share incentives to ambitious sales targets, signaling confidence in growth prospects.

Biotron Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $318,572 for FY2025, bolstered by a $1.27 million capital raise and a $1.81 million R&D tax rebate, as it advances clinical and preclinical antiviral programs.

Imagion Biosystems reported a $1.66 million loss for the half-year ending June 2025 while progressing its MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent towards a Phase 2 FDA trial and securing $3.5 million in new funding.

Mesoblast Limited is set to release its full-year financial results and operational highlights for 2025, spotlighting its FDA-approved cell therapy and expanding global partnerships.

Cambium Bio has updated its placement, raising A$2.17 million to fund late-stage clinical trials for its lead ophthalmology product, Elate Ocular®. The capital raise reflects strong investor interest and strategic backing.

Invion Limited posted a $8.8 million loss for FY25, marking a 56.5% increase, while advancing clinical trials and securing fresh capital. The biotech faces a going concern warning amid ongoing development and funding challenges.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a robust half-year with an 88% increase in net profit, driven by rising royalties from DAYBUE™ sales and progress in its NNZ-2591 clinical program. The company also completed a $39.6 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with Sonic Healthcare Australia to broaden access to its innovative blood-based breast cancer test, BREASTEST plus™, across Sydney. This move formalizes a commercial rollout following successful trials and aims to improve early detection for women with dense breast tissue.