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Island Pharmaceuticals has raised $9 million to advance its antiviral drug Galidesivir through the FDA’s Animal Rule pathway, targeting inclusion in the US Strategic National Stockpile for biodefense viruses.

Island Pharmaceuticals secures FDA confirmation on Galidesivir’s development under the Animal Rule, unlocking a streamlined two-stage approval process and significant commercial incentives.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has delivered key milestones in the first half of FY26, including a strategic partnership with IMV Technologies and progress in clinical studies, while maintaining a strong cash position to support its U.S. expansion and product launches.

OncoSil Medical Limited has announced a fully underwritten $2 million entitlement offer alongside a $6 million placement to fund its clinical and commercial growth initiatives. The capital raising includes new shares and options, with shareholder approvals pending for certain components.

Biome Australia has secured ethics approval to commence a pivotal human clinical trial of its proprietary probiotic strain BMB18, aiming to validate its benefits on digestive, sleep, and mood health.

Actinogen Medical has raised approximately $17 million through a share placement and purchase plan to fund the completion of its pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial following encouraging interim results.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$653 million capital raising to fund the clinical advancement of four RNA-based drug candidates targeting genetic diseases with significant unmet needs. The raise extends the company’s cash runway to 2030, supporting key clinical milestones and a transition to commercialisation.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a substantial $653 million equity raise to fund clinical trials for four promising drug candidates targeting genetic diseases. This capital injection aims to advance the company’s pipeline through critical human efficacy milestones.

Imagion Biosystems has submitted its Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. FDA for its MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, marking a pivotal step toward launching a Phase 2 clinical trial for breast cancer detection.

Argenica Therapeutics has won a crucial regulatory waiver from the European Medicines Agency, removing the need for paediatric trials for its stroke drug ARG-007 and clearing the way for faster adult market approval in Europe.

Invion Limited has secured a $2 million non-dilutive grant from the South Korean government to advance preclinical studies for oesophageal cancer, expanded its global Photosoft technology license, and raised $1.3 million via convertible notes to strengthen its financial position.

Invion Limited has raised $1.3 million through a convertible note offering anchored by its CEO and a major shareholder, aiming to fast-track clinical trials for multiple cancer treatments.