Funding
Scientists receive $14.2 million NIH award to map the body’s ‘hidden sixth sense’
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A team led by Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian at Scripps Research, working with collaborators at the Allen Institute, has secured a five-year, $14.2 million NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award to build what they describe as the first atlas of interoception—the internal sensory system that helps keep breathing, blood pressure and digestion in balance. ([eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1101449?utm_source=openai))
Baseten Raises $150 Million in Funding
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AI infrastructure company Baseten secured $150 million in a new funding round, valuing the firm at $2.15 billion. The investment will support expansion of its AI deployment platforms. This occurred on September 8, 2025.
IQM Quantum Raises 320 Million Dollars
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European quantum computing firm IQM Quantum secured 320 million dollars in funding, pushing its valuation beyond 1 billion dollars. The investment supports advancements in quantum technology. This marks a significant step for Europe in the quantum computing sector.
Government to achieve UHC through funding and better services
The Kenyan government has announced a plan to align health and financial needs, ensuring better healthcare services for citizens under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program. Principal secretaries from the health and treasury ministries have pledged timely funding and infrastructure improvements. This follows an April announcement that 21.3 million Kenyans already benefit from enhanced services.
Stoke Space secures $510 million in Series D funding
Stoke Space, a rocket company founded in 2020, announced a $510 million Series D funding round on Wednesday, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $1 billion. The investment will support the completion and first flights of its innovative Nova rocket, targeted for launch in 2026. CEO Andy Lapsa stated the funds provide 'the runway to complete development' of the vehicle.