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Join us on October 22, from 4–6 PM at the Jack Stephens Spine Institute (12th Floor) for the next UAMS Showcase of Medical Discoveries, focused on UAMS intellectual property and innovations.  The event will feature technologies developed by UAMS researchers and supported through BioVentures, offering a look at discoveries with the potential to improve health […]

What’s the problem? Some neurosurgical procedures require patients to remain awake and responsive. These procedures can cause significant anxiety, making it difficult for patients to perform cognitive or motor tasks critical for surgical success.  What does this technology do? This patent covers an immersive distraction apparatus that integrates with a surgical head frame to deliver virtual reality experiences during awake surgeries.

BioVentures, in collaboration with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to launch the Cancer and Developing Entrepreneurial Technologies (CADET) program. Administered by BioVentures, CADET is designed to equip cancer researchers with the entrepreneurial principles and mentorship needed to translate laboratory discoveries

We were excited to host the kickoff meeting for one of our newest startups, OncoRock Therapeutics, right here at BioVentures!   OncoRock is a biotechnology startup dedicated to transforming academic discoveries into impactful cancer treatments. Their capital-efficient model focuses on acquiring promising university assets, de-risking them through preclinical studies and early-phase clinical trials, and then partnering

Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley sit down for an engaging conversation with Daniel Schroeder and Brent Reader, co-founders of Peanut Pupper, a startup helping anxious dogs with their CBD products. The conversation explores how Peanut Pupper began, what sets it apart, and how its founders are

Do you have a passion for advancing scientific innovation through program leadership? BioVentures is looking for a Research Program Manager to help us build the future of biomedical entrepreneurship and translational research in Arkansas.  This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations.  What you’ll do:  • Lead

Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine are joined by Yulia Batalina and Paolo Piraino, co-founders of adwinesor, a company offering curated wine experiences in NWA. With a shared passion for innovation and problem-solving, Paolo and Yulia have positioned adwinesor as a promising player in the intelligent advertising

Summary In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies, host Caleb Talley and Grace Gill are joined by Permjot Valia, co-founder of Nava Develop Inc., who offers listeners a masterclass in entrepreneurship and investment. Permjot, known for his keen business acumen and international venture capital experience, shares his unique perspectives on what it takes to build

Learn More, RSVP, and Snag Beer Passes. Downtown Fayetteville is gearing up for the region’s favorite entrepreneurial festival. On Friday, September 26, 2025, the seventh annual NWA Startup Crawl will transform the Fayetteville Square into a high-energy celebration of innovation, music, and community. Think local startups, unlimited craft beer, delicious food, and live performances, all

Seventh annual showcase of Northwest Arkansas startups returns 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.; free general admission, live music headlined by Me Like Bees, and pre-sale beer passes now available FAYETTEVILLE, AR | “Startup Crawl 2025: Built to Launch” returns to the Fayetteville Square next week on Friday, September 26, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.  The seventh