Milestones in the development of VPCIR
Step 1
Basic research Aarhus University (AU), Aarhus University Hospital and
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on restriction enzymes
Step 2
Proof of concept in testing for E. coli using restriction enzyme patterns
Step 3
Establishment of VPCIR.COM ApS
Step 4
Submission of VPCIR patent application by AU/CUHK
Step 5
Grant at DKK 1.5M
from Innovation Fund Denmark
Step 6
Development of first-generation assay (Listeria) commences
Step 7
Grant at DKK 0.9 M from Novo Nordisk Foundation
Step 8
Exclusive license agreement between VPCIR and AU/CUHK on use of patent
Step 9
Investment by a group of Danish business angels at DKK 1.7 M
Step 10
EU Commission grants Seal of Excellence to VPCIR
Step 11
The group of dedicated business angels, organized in VPCIR Invest ApS decides to increase their commitment and investment level in VPCIR
Step 12
VPCIR has successfully negotiated a €134.000 loan arrangement with the Danish Vaekstfonden
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