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Even the largest pharma companies will need to step outside their sector and collaborate with other organisations, according to new research by PwC.

The German research foundation (DFG) is to extend funding for its collaborative research Excellence Initiative institutions in Bremen, Karlsruhe and Würzburg.

The business angels network Oxford Investment Opportunity Network has enjoyed a record breaking time, investing £3.15 million in 15 companies.

Sanofi-aventis has opened its BIOLAUNCH project in France, where it plans to invest €200 million to develop biotech expertise.

The EU has made a call for greater transparency and accountability in running the Internet when the current system comes to an end in September.

Whatever its shortcomings, FP7 has attracted a good response from researchers, says a progress report on its first two years.

With investors keeping their money in their pockets, and the IPO window nailed shut, the 33 year-old model of biotech funding is outdated, says a new report.