Latest Autism Spectrum Disorder News

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million from ThirdGate Capital to advance its HOPE® 1 drug targeting autism-related Phelan-McDermid Syndrome through FDA clinical trials. This funding milestone sets the stage for pivotal regulatory progress in the US.

Neurotech International has locked in $4 million through a share placement to advance its promising paediatric neurological drug, NTI164. The raise, supported by both new and existing investors including company directors, aims to fund critical clinical and regulatory milestones.

Neurotech International has received a $4.73 million R&D tax incentive refund, reinforcing its clinical development efforts in paediatric neurological disorders. The funds will support ongoing trials and working capital needs.

Neurotech International has initiated an Authorised Prescriber program for its lead therapy NTI164, expanding access for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Australia. The company also secured a Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the US FDA for NTI164 in Rett Syndrome, marking a key regulatory milestone.

Zelira Therapeutics has made significant progress in its HOPE 1 clinical trial program, completing a key FDA submission and securing a $650,000 non-dilutive R&D loan facility to support ongoing development and working capital needs.

BlinkLab Limited has completed its U.S. pilot study for the Dx 1 smartphone-based autism diagnostic device, demonstrating strong accuracy and securing FDA alignment for its pivotal trial. The results mark a significant step toward transforming early neurodevelopmental diagnostics.

Neurotech International has secured a key FDA designation for its lead drug NTI164, advancing its potential to treat Rett syndrome with regulatory and financial benefits.

TALi Digital has successfully placed 446 million shares to close the shortfall from its recent entitlement offer, raising $446,000. The company also highlights its strategic acquisition of You Can Do It! Education, expanding its reach in digital health and social-emotional learning.

Zelira Therapeutics reported a significantly reduced loss of AUD 3.85 million for FY25, driven by clinical progress and strategic funding for its HOPE® cannabinoid medicines. The company also expanded its patent portfolio and commercial footprint across key markets.

Neurotech International reported a 23% revenue drop and a doubling of its net loss to $10.6 million for FY25, driven by reduced R&D grants and high development costs. Despite financial pressures, the company marked significant clinical and regulatory progress for its NTI164 cannabinoid therapy.

Neurotech International reports encouraging Phase I human pharmacokinetic results for its pediatric cannabinoid drug NTI164, alongside published clinical trial data in Rett Syndrome and key regulatory progress in the US and Australia.

Zelira Therapeutics reports promising diabetic neuropathy study results with ZLT-L-007 surpassing Lyrica, while converting $3.25 million in notes to equity to bolster HOPE® 1 clinical development.