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Scoop
14-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
NZ's Methane Reducing Vaccine Selected As Global Finalist For Innovation Showcase In Boston, USA
Press Release – Lucidome Bio Lucidome Bios pioneering solution has been hailed as a potential holy grail for climate action in agriculture – a low-cost, high-impact tool that could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. New Zealand agricultural biotech company Lucidome Bio has been selected as one of just fourteen global finalists to pitch at the Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation USA event this week in Boston – a significant opportunity to showcase its world-first methane-reducing vaccine on the international stage. The Innovation Showcase is a premier global platform for breakthrough companies in animal health and agtech to present game-changing innovations to a live audience of industry leaders, investors and collaborators with attendees voting for the most promising 2025 ventures. Lucidome Bio's pioneering solution has been hailed as a potential 'holy grail' for climate action in agriculture – a low-cost, high-impact tool that could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. 'As a nation globally renowned for agricultural excellence and innovation, it's fitting that New Zealand is stepping onto the world stage with a breakthrough that could help reshape the future of farming. Lucidome Bio's selection as a global finalist is more than a recognition of scientific achievement; it's a signal that New Zealand is leading the charge in practical climate solutions for agriculture. Lucidome Bio is proud to represent the strength of Kiwi science, the power of partnership, and the potential of a vaccine that could transform farming systems around the globe,' said David Aitken, Chief Executive Officer of Lucidome Bio. How it works: microbiome meets methane Lucidome Bio's vaccine aims to trigger an animal's immune system to produce antibodies in saliva that suppress the activity of methane-producing microbes (methanogens) in the rumen. These microbes are responsible for the majority of methane emitted through livestock burps which is a significant contributor to climate change. From research to reality: bringing the vaccine to farmers Lucidome Bio was established by AgriZeroNZ, with the support of the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre and the New Zealand government, to accelerate the commercialisation of this breakthrough – consolidating New Zealand's intellectual property, scientific talent and funding into a single high-growth venture. The company continues to work closely with AgResearch, with leading scientists seconded into the business and providing access to research facilities. The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium remains a shareholder, alongside AgriZeroNZ. 'A vaccine that reduces methane would be transformative for farmers worldwide. What we're developing has the potential to fundamentally shift how livestock emissions are managed – offering farmers a practical, cost-effective tool that doesn't compromise productivity. It's a solution that works with nature, not against it. Being recognised on the global stage affirms not just the calibre of New Zealand science but the urgency and relevance of what we're building. It isn't innovation for innovation's sake – it's a critical lever for climate action in agriculture and we're proud to be leading from the front,' concludes Lucidome Bio's Chairman Bridgit Hawkins. Other finalists in the 'Production animal health showcase' category include Barnwell Bio, Flox, Fluxergy, Tribe Biotech and Verility.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
NZ's Methane Reducing Vaccine Selected As Global Finalist For Innovation Showcase In Boston, USA
New Zealand agricultural biotech company Lucidome Bio has been selected as one of just fourteen global finalists to pitch at the Animal Health, Nutrition and Technology Innovation USA event this week in Boston - a significant opportunity to showcase its world-first methane-reducing vaccine on the international stage. The Innovation Showcase is a premier global platform for breakthrough companies in animal health and agtech to present game-changing innovations to a live audience of industry leaders, investors and collaborators with attendees voting for the most promising 2025 ventures. Lucidome Bio's pioneering solution has been hailed as a potential 'holy grail' for climate action in agriculture - a low-cost, high-impact tool that could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. 'As a nation globally renowned for agricultural excellence and innovation, it's fitting that New Zealand is stepping onto the world stage with a breakthrough that could help reshape the future of farming. Lucidome Bio's selection as a global finalist is more than a recognition of scientific achievement; it's a signal that New Zealand is leading the charge in practical climate solutions for agriculture. Lucidome Bio is proud to represent the strength of Kiwi science, the power of partnership, and the potential of a vaccine that could transform farming systems around the globe,' said David Aitken, Chief Executive Officer of Lucidome Bio. How it works: microbiome meets methane Lucidome Bio's vaccine aims to trigger an animal's immune system to produce antibodies in saliva that suppress the activity of methane-producing microbes (methanogens) in the rumen. These microbes are responsible for the majority of methane emitted through livestock burps which is a significant contributor to climate change. From research to reality: bringing the vaccine to farmers Lucidome Bio was established by AgriZeroNZ, with the support of the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre and the New Zealand government, to accelerate the commercialisation of this breakthrough - consolidating New Zealand's intellectual property, scientific talent and funding into a single high-growth venture. The company continues to work closely with AgResearch, with leading scientists seconded into the business and providing access to research facilities. The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium remains a shareholder, alongside AgriZeroNZ. 'A vaccine that reduces methane would be transformative for farmers worldwide. What we're developing has the potential to fundamentally shift how livestock emissions are managed - offering farmers a practical, cost-effective tool that doesn't compromise productivity. It's a solution that works with nature, not against it. Being recognised on the global stage affirms not just the calibre of New Zealand science but the urgency and relevance of what we're building. It isn't innovation for innovation's sake - it's a critical lever for climate action in agriculture and we're proud to be leading from the front,' concludes Lucidome Bio's Chairman Bridgit Hawkins. Other finalists in the 'Production animal health showcase' category include Barnwell Bio, Flox, Fluxergy, Tribe Biotech and Verility.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Selects Finalists for 2025 Innovation Showcase
Winners include early-stage companies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 22nd annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, today announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Innovation Showcase. The selected outstanding early-stage companies have developed cutting-edge solutions that combine both value and innovation to the Enterprise IT space. The finalists will receive key exposure to many of the world's most creative and influential IT executives at the in-person Symposium from May 19-20, 2025. "We are excited to introduce the finalists for the 2025 Innovation Showcase, an annual highlight of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium," said Anton Teodorescu, Chair of the Innovation Showcase. "It's an honor to continue to support emerging enterprises as they connect with industry leaders, fostering collaborations that consistently drive meaningful innovation and mutual success." The 10 Innovation Showcase Finalists for 2025 are: Aperio–Boston, Massachusetts Aperio addresses the top barrier to industrial AI by delivering scalable, trusted Data Quality that enables analytics, compliance, and efficiency. Arundo Analytics–Houston, TexasDelivering AI solutions and virtual assistant technology to drive excellence in asset heavy industries. Simplifying operations, accelerating decisions. Bluumly–San Clemente, CaliforniaBluumly is an AI-powered marketing platform that transforms how micro-businesses create, optimize and execute digital marketing across all channels. DataTrails–Santa Clara, CaliforniaDataTrails – Provenance Signed, Sealed, Delivered. It's no wonder responsible businesses rely on us. DBOS–Boston, MassachusettsDBOS is a durable computing system that simplifies software development and protects the business from the effects of software crashes and errors FenixPyre–New Albany, OhioFenixPyre delivers seamless, zero-trust file-centric security, transparently encrypting data at rest, in transit, and in use. iCustomer–Cambridge, MassachusettsiCustomer enables semantic enrichment, multi-agent AI orchestration with privacy guardrails—activating enterprise customer data for smarter, Marketing decisions & growth. Narratize–Covington, KentuckyNarratize is the AI-powered product intelligence platform that transforms scattered knowledge into market-ready innovations, accelerating development by 46%. Silverthread–Cambridge, MassachusettsSilverthread helps software teams modernize systems by improving code quality and architecture for better maintainability, agility, and decision-making. Skyline Nav–Cambridge, MassachusettsSkyline Nav AI delivers precise, GPS-independent navigation for land and air using computer vision and satellite data—no connectivity required. After careful consideration, the Innovation Showcase judges selected these 10 impressive companies because they: Have an enterprise IT solution product available in the market Are a start-up with less than $10 million in annual revenues Are selling enterprise IT solutions to CIOs or corporate IT departments Show innovation and/or strategic value and potential impact on the top and/or bottom lines The Innovation Showcase will take place at The Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 20, 2025. The full agenda for the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is available at and tickets are available for purchase at About the MIT Sloan CIO SymposiumThe MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is the premier global conference for CIOs and digital business executives to become more effective leaders. CIOs and senior IT executives explore enterprise technology innovations, business practices and receive actionable information that enables them to meet the challenges of today and the future. The Symposium offers a unique learning environment by bringing together the academic thought leadership of MIT with the in-the-trenches experience of leading global CIOs and industry experts. The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is organized and developed by the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association. For more information and to register for this year's Symposium, visit Editor's Note:Journalists interested in press credentials or speaking with any of the Showcase Innovation finalists should contact Kim Schaefer, Warner Communications, at kim@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Broadcasting from Phenom Studios: Agentic AI Showcase Provides HR Teams Exclusive Look into Groundbreaking Applied AI Innovations
Learn How AI Agents for Human Resources Dramatically Reduce Workloads While Keeping Humans at the Helm PHILADELPHIA, April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phenom, an applied AI company specializing in HR, will host a live virtual event diving deep into the most advanced Agentic AI innovations announced at IAMPHENOM. These innovations covered X+ Ontologies, X+ Agent Studio, and a new range of verticalized X+ Agents that are transforming how humans and AI together augment work. The HR Innovation Showcase will educate and inspire talent acquisition and talent management professionals across healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, restaurant, and education on the transformative power of intelligence and automation for hiring, developing and retaining talent. Technology leaders will demonstrate specific use cases of applied AI that empower HR professionals to: Bridge the gap between business objectives and ontologies, which standardize disparate and raw enterprise data to create a structured taxonomy of HR personas, hiring categories, and support functions Deploy AI agents that require zero setup and work together to execute talent acquisition and talent management tasks with speed at scale Enhance hiring, development and retention with AI agents that personalize candidate engagement, streamline onboarding processes and enhance employee experiences Responsibly implement agentic AI with an evaluation framework that considers ethics and compliance Cut HR workloads in half by increasing efficiency and business growth with automation and intelligence Attendees will see exactly how agentic AI can help HR teams dramatically boost productivity while enhancing personalization throughout the talent lifecycle — ultimately equipping leaders with practical strategies to leverage AI agents for streamlined people processes and superior talent experiences. "We don't just design AI to be cool – our applied AI is game-changing for HR leaders looking to align their talent strategies with rapidly evolving business objectives," said Kumar Ananthanarayana, Vice President, Product Management at Phenom. "Elevating human and machine collaboration is critical for organizational survival in an increasingly AI-driven world. Attending the Innovation Showcase will provide the education HR leaders require to maximize agentic AI, keep pace with change and prepare for future talent needs." The exclusive virtual event begins at 10 a.m. ET (4 p.m. CET) on April 23. Register here. Read the official innovation announcement here. About PhenomPhenom has a purpose of helping a billion people find the right work. Through AI-powered talent experiences, employers use Phenom to hire and onboard employees faster, develop them to their full potential, and retain them longer. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, talent marketers, talent leaders, hiring managers, HR and HRIT — empowering diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom X+ Agentic AI and Generative AI, Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, Talent CRM, X+ Screening, Automated Interview Scheduling, Interview Intelligence, Talent Experience Engine, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Contingent Talent Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Marketplace, Workforce Intelligence, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals. Phenom has earned accolades including: Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies (5 consecutive years), Deloitte Technology's Fast 500 (4 consecutive years), 11 Brandon Hall 'Excellence in Technology' awards including Gold for 'Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact,' Business Intelligence Group's Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards (3 consecutive years), The Cloud Awards 2025/2024, The A.I. Awards 2024, and a regional Timmy Award for launching and optimizing (2020). Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Phenom also has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit Connect with Phenom on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. View source version on Contacts Jennifer Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
03-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Broadcasting from Phenom Studios: Agentic AI Showcase Provides HR Teams Exclusive Look into Groundbreaking Applied AI Innovations
Phenom, an applied AI company specializing in HR, will host a live virtual event diving deep into the most advanced Agentic AI innovations announced at IAMPHENOM. These innovations covered X+ Ontologies, X+ Agent Studio, and a new range of verticalized X+ Agents that are transforming how humans and AI together augment work. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Phenom will host a live HR Innovation Showcase to educate and inspire talent acquisition and talent management professionals across healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, restaurant, and education on the transformative power of intelligence and automation for hiring, developing and retaining talent. The HR Innovation Showcase will educate and inspire talent acquisition and talent management professionals across healthcare, retail, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, restaurant, and education on the transformative power of intelligence and automation for hiring, developing and retaining talent. Technology leaders will demonstrate specific use cases of applied AI that empower HR professionals to: Bridge the gap between business objectives and ontologies, which standardize disparate and raw enterprise data to create a structured taxonomy of HR personas, hiring categories, and support functions Deploy AI agents that require zero setup and work together to execute talent acquisition and talent management tasks with speed at scale Enhance hiring, development and retention with AI agents that personalize candidate engagement, streamline onboarding processes and enhance employee experiences Responsibly implement agentic AI with an evaluation framework that considers ethics and compliance Cut HR workloads in half by increasing efficiency and business growth with automation and intelligence Attendees will see exactly how agentic AI can help HR teams dramatically boost productivity while enhancing personalization throughout the talent lifecycle — ultimately equipping leaders with practical strategies to leverage AI agents for streamlined people processes and superior talent experiences. 'We don't just design AI to be cool – our applied AI is game-changing for HR leaders looking to align their talent strategies with rapidly evolving business objectives,' said Kumar Ananthanarayana, Vice President, Product Management at Phenom. 'Elevating human and machine collaboration is critical for organizational survival in an increasingly AI-driven world. Attending the Innovation Showcase will provide the education HR leaders require to maximize agentic AI, keep pace with change and prepare for future talent needs.' The exclusive virtual event begins at 10 a.m. ET (4 p.m. CET) on April 23. Register here. here. About Phenom Phenom has a purpose of helping a billion people find the right work. Through AI-powered talent experiences, employers use Phenom to hire and onboard employees faster, develop them to their full potential, and retain them longer. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, talent marketers, talent leaders, hiring managers, HR and HRIT — empowering diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom X+ Agentic AI and Generative AI, Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, Talent CRM, X+ Screening, Automated Interview Scheduling, Interview Intelligence, Talent Experience Engine, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Contingent Talent Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Marketplace, Workforce Intelligence, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals. Phenom has a purpose of helping a billion people find the right work. Through AI-powered talent experiences, employers use Phenom to hire and onboard employees faster, develop them to their full potential, and retain them longer. The Phenom Intelligent Talent Experience platform seamlessly connects candidates, employees, recruiters, talent marketers, talent leaders, hiring managers, HR and HRIT — empowering diverse and global enterprises with innovative products including Phenom X+ Agentic AI and Generative AI, Career Site, Chatbot, CMS, Talent CRM, X+ Screening, Automated Interview Scheduling, Interview Intelligence, Talent Experience Engine, Campaigns, University Recruiting, Contingent Talent Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Marketplace, Workforce Intelligence, Career Pathing, Gigs, Mentoring, and Referrals. Phenom has earned accolades including: Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies (5 consecutive years), Deloitte Technology's Fast 500 (4 consecutive years), 11 Brandon Hall 'Excellence in Technology' awards including Gold for 'Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact,' Business Intelligence Group's Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards (3 consecutive years), The Cloud Awards 2025/2024, The A.I. Awards 2024, and a regional Timmy Award for launching and optimizing (2020). Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Phenom also has offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. 267-379-5066 [email protected] Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/03/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 04/03/2025 09:33 AM
