Company common stock to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “IRLA” effective October 12, 2026 Key Management changes include new CEO, Brigette Roberts, M.D.; new CFO, John Militello, CPA; and new COO Keith R. Fandrick, Ph.D. Board strengthened with the addition of Catherine Bonuccelli, M.D., Leone Patterson, James Valentine, J.D., M.H.S., and Drayton Wise Cash balance of $116 million as of June 30, 2026 expected to fund operations through the end of 2028, supporting anticipated clinical data readou
Chandigarh University Launches C-Hub Incubator of Incubators as National Consortium to Take Indian Startups from Ideas to Market CHANDIGARH, India , Oct. 9, 2026 -- Aimed at strengthening access to early-stage investment for startups by connecting India s incubation institutions with investors, industry and policymakers, Chandigarh University brought together more than 400 incubator institutions from more than 20 States and Union Territories, over 100 startups, 80 investors and more than 60 government, policy and industry delegates on a single platform at Incubator & Capital Summit 2026 and ISBACON 2026.
Inaugural competition will connect emerging AI life sciences platforms with validation expertise, investors, and ecosystem partners during JPM Week PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Oct. 8, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- GenScript Biotech Corporation today announced the GenScript and NVIDIA Life Sciences Startup PitchFest , a global competition for startups applying artificial intelligence to therapeutic discovery and life sciences. The program brings together GenScript s wet lab validation and data generation capabilities and NVIDIA s accelerated computing platforms and startup ecosystem to help selected companies advance AI-driven platforms toward biological proof, investor engagement, and industry visibility.
Maybelline s Brave Together Platform Introduces New Campaign That Spotlights the Power of Connection and Support in Mental Health Journeys NEW YORK , Oct. 8, 2026 -- Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Maybelline New York unveiled Together We re Brave, the latest chapter of Brave Together, the brand s global mental health program that has helped more than four million people access free one-to-one support worldwide. The campaign spotlights the unbreakable bonds that help people navigate anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges and celebrates the loved ones who stand beside them when they need it most.
Rebrand expands the company s AI engagement portfolio and introduces a sports-focused revenue platform backed by CapStone Holdings ASPEN, Colo. , Oct. 7, 2026 -- Structurely today announced its rebrand as 21X and the launch of 21X SPORTS , a new business vertical owned by 21X and developed in partnership with GameAbove Sports . The 21X name reflects a broader product portfolio built around the same commercial purpose that has guided Structurely for more than a decade: turn more customer conversations into revenue by capturing demand, sustaining follow-up and moving more opportunities toward action.
More than 550 million prescriptions were filled for medicines with High or Severe supply-chain fragility, according to APIIC’s new national benchmark ST. LOUIS, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 550 million prescriptions in 2023 were filled for medicines with High or Severe supply-chain fragility, according to new analysis released today by the API Innovation Center (APIIC). The findings come from APIIC’s National Fragility Index (NFI), the first benchmark designed to measure and track
New resource hub builds on Collegium’s growing ADHD portfolio and commitment to supporting people and families beyond the clinical setting STOUGHTON, Mass., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of people living with serious and often misunderstood conditions, launched Start Talking ADHD , an online resource hub offering practical guides to people living with attention-deficit/hyperactiv
New DNA and RNA tests expand CNSide beyond leptomeningeal metastases to molecular profiling across CNS oncology HOUSTON, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNSide Diagnostics, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cerenome, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSY) (“Cerenome” or the “Company ”), today announced the commercial launch of two new cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-based molecular profiling tests, available to health care professionals in the United States beginning October 12, 2026: CNSide ® CSF Molecular Profile –
A flexible, browser-based solution, QUANTA Link 5.0 centralizes autoimmune testing workflows. It enhances usability, streamlines workflows, and supports confident decision-making in today s autoimmune laboratories. SAN DIEGO , Oct. 6, 2026 -- Werfen today announced the global launch of QUANTA Link 5.0 , a major advancement in its data management platform for autoimmune laboratories. The new version introduces a browser-based solution designed to simplify daily operations, improve workflow visibility, and support laboratories in managing increasing testing complexity with greater efficiency and confidence.
Startup Policy Forum (SPF) launches DeepVerse, its Centre for DeepTech Innovation, a multi-stakeholder platform to accelerate India s deeptech ecosystem The platform features an 18-member high-powered Advisory Board comprising investors, founders, global technology firms, policymakers, government, and academia Ten leading VC firms come together on the platform to promote India s deeptech ecosystem including Accel India, Lightspeed, Bessemer Venture Partners, Speciale Invest, Endiya Partners, Crane Ventures, Avaana Capital, Iron Pillar, Stride Asset Management and Beenext. The Centre will focus on ten deeptech sub-sectors, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, spacetech, quantum tech, defence tech, biotech & healthtech, cleantech & energy, drones & aerospace, electric vehicles, robotics. DeepVerse builds on 100DesiDeepTechs, SPF s national initiative with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Startup India (DPIIT) and IIT Madras, which identified a cohort of India s 100 leading deeptech startups in May 2026. DeepVerse will soon launch its extensive report to highlight policy actionables across the ten sectors
CognifAI Assist guides customers in the digital lending and servicing process through voice and visual co-browsing, while ORCA uses 200+ AI agents to orchestrate account-level collections. 60-70% of collection journeys completed autonomously without human intervention, driven by outcome-based models. BENGALURU, India , Oct. 6, 2026 -- CreditNirvana , a Perfios company focused on agentic AI-driven debt management, today introduced ORCA and CognifAI Assist, an integrated AI suite that helps lenders collect at 40% lower cost with a 30% higher connect rate, and complete 60-70% of collection journeys autonomously without any human intervention.
The new microbiology laboratory and sterility testing suite are designed for GMP drug product applications. This addition is part of the broader Lexington expansion and includes a dedicated sterility testing isolator, three new biosafety cabinets, and enhanced laboratory capacity. The remainder of the expansion, including commercial-scale fill/finish, is expected to be online in late 2027. MUMBAI, India , Oct. 6, 2026 -- Piramal Pharma Solutions ( PPS ), a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and part of Piramal Pharma Ltd. ( PPL ) (NSE: PPLPHARMA) (BSE: 543635), has opened a new microbiology laboratory at its sterile injectable facility in Lexington, Kentucky. This addition marks a significant step forward in PPS ongoing 85 million Lexington expansion, aimed at enhancing commercial-scale capabilities and improving operational efficiency. The new laboratory was released for routine GMP use on September 11, 2026, and shortly thereafter, its new sterility testing suite was conditionally approved, making the lab one of the first major components to come online in the expansion. The full manufacturing expansion is expected to be operational in late 2027.
India s partner ecosystem to deploy new autonomous coding to scale global development MUMBAI, India , Oct. 6, 2026 -- ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) , the Super Intelligence Control Tower for business reinvention, today announced AI Workflow Factory and Autonomous Engineer solutions that discover where AI can improve work and deliver one unified way to build and run, and extend AI workflows across the enterprise to directly address the execution gaps caused by fragmented, legacy infrastructure.
NEW DELHI , Oct. 5, 2026 -- Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced the launch of Mako 4 SmartRobotics (Mako 4), the fourth generation of Mako, bringing its latest robotic-arm assisted technology to India. Designed to support a more integrated clinical and operational experience, Mako 4 combines patient-specific planning, robotic technology and haptic guidance in a single system across three applications: Mako Total Knee, Mako Partial Knee and Mako Total Hip with Advanced Primary and revision.
New company-wide standard, effective across the VB Health portfolio, establishes requirements for research, clinically relevant dosing, formula transparency, sourcing, U.S. manufacturing and every-batch testing DENVER, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VB Health, a Denver-based dietary supplement company co-founded by a U.S.-licensed physician, launched the VB Health Supplement Quality Standard today, a new public seven-part framework that establishes company-wide requirements for how its supple
Annual program will award funding to early-career healthcare professionals advancing research, education, and innovation in multiple myeloma BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) (Legend Biotech), a global leader in cell therapy, today announced the launch of its inaugural Emerging Leadership & Innovation in Cell Therapy Excellence (ELITE) Program, an annual grant initiative designed to recognize and support early-career healthcare profess
New capabilities enable researchers to analyse, characterise and prioritise antibody candidates at scale Integrated AI models and workflows support better informed decisions about which antibodies to progress experimentally LONDON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dalton Tx , the decision engine for drug discovery, today announced the launch of advanced antibody discovery capabilities within the Dalton platform. The platform brings together antibody design, structure prediction and validation t
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 1, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 1st Imprint to power the new Kroger Rewards Elite Mastercard. Imprint says that they are able to deliver tailored programs that drive measurable increases in engagement and spend through its AI-powered platform. Kroger (NYSE: KR) shoppers can earn point multipliers for groceries, fuel, and dining. Imprint CEO Daragh Murphy will join NYSE Live to discuss the partnership and new growth opportunities for his company. The inaugural Fortune AIQ Summit to take place today at the NYSE. The theme of this year s event is Putting AI to work. Event commences after Fortune and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) revealed the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75 power list. NYSE President Lynn Martin will be among key speakers at the Summit. Yields and employment in focus as the fourth quarter of trading kicks off. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.34%, reaching its highest level since April 2002. The highly anticipated September jobs report is due Friday ahead of market open.
Opens beta for Kemory: one memory layer across every AI one uses providing a way past the cold start for India s own AI model builders. NEW DELHI , Oct. 1, 2026 -- SeKondBrain opened public beta access to Kemory in India, with Indian users context held on Indian soil from day one with servers in India making it For India From India . Kemory, is a permissioned memory layer that remembers what a person has told any AI, so they don t have to re-explain themselves every time they switch between them. Sitting independently, Kemory operates outside any single AI model, so that the knowledge a person establishes with AIs and agents is available to every other AI they use. The product has been built on the premise that AI s real limitation today is not intelligence, but memory, and how often AI suffers from amnesia and hallucination.
As surging passenger assistance demand strains global airports, INFORM s Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software delivers predictive forecasting, real-time control, and decision support to boost service quality and operational efficiency AACHEN, Germany and ATLANTA , Oct. 1, 2026 -- INFORM , a global leader in AI-driven logistics and operational optimization solutions, introduces Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching, a cloud-native SaaS solution designed specifically for passenger assistance operations .
Deployed to every employee s computer, Nexus EDGE sees the problem on the device, understands it against the company s knowledge and systems, and fixes it on the spot all within the user s existing permissions SAN MATEO, Calif. , Sept. 29, 2026 -- Yellow.ai today announced the launch of Nexus EDGE , an agentic desktop application that brings the company s Nexus Universal Agentic Interface directly to the employee s computer. Unlike enterprise search tools and assistants that find an answer and hand the work back to the employee, Nexus EDGE resolves IT, HR, and Operations issues itself on the actual machine, in real time, and strictly within the role-based permissions the employee already holds.
Developed to fit around nursing workflows, ClinicalKey Nursing AI gives nurses fast, traceable answers to clinical questions at the point of care. NEW YORK , Sept. 29, 2026 -- Today Elsevier announced the global launch of ClinicalKey Nursing AI, the clinical AI tool built specifically for nurses and designed to support both point of care decision-making and professional growth across the nursing career journey. With the pressure and demands on nurses continuing to rise, healthcare systems have made significant steps to harness AI s potential, but current AI tools are focused on physicians and disconnected from the reality of nurses daily workflow. Elsevier s global Clinician of the Future 2026; Nurses Edition report found that only 41% of nurses are using AI for work compared to 57% of doctors, and with a lack of nursing specific tools available, nurses are more likely to use tools that are generic, less trustworthy and not suited to their daily work.
BERLIN , Sept. 29, 2026 -- At InnoTrans 2026, the world s largest rail transport exhibition held from September 22 to 25, Huawei unveiled Intelligent RAIL 2.0, a new generation of solutions designed to provide multi-scenario intelligent solutions for the global rail industry. The launch event brought together industry organizations such as UIC (International Union of Railways) and UITP (International Association of Public Transport), along with global customers and ecosystem partners, to explore the future of the industry.
Castrol CORE marks a shift from a product-led cooling proposition to an integrated thermal management offer, bringing together cooling technology, testing, lifecycle support, as well as new design capabilities Castrol s customer research shows growing demand for experienced partners that can simplify increasingly complex data centre cooling requirements Castrol CORE is built on cooling technology validated with leading chip and hardware manufacturers and backed by a global support network spanning 150+ countries
New multiline insurance solution offers up to 2.5 billion in coverage across construction and operations for utility and digital infrastructure clients DUBLIN , Sept. 28, 2026 -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the launch of its Power Lifecycle Program (PLP), a new integrated insurance solution designed to support conventional gas power projects from construction through testing, commissioning and into operations. Reliable power generation is becoming increasingly important as demand for digital infrastructure, cloud computing and artificial intelligence accelerates. PLP is designed to help organizations investing at scale in power generation whether behind the meter for dedicated digital infrastructure or in front of the meter to serve broader grid demand address the growing risks associated with power assets required to meet rising energy needs.
Rebuilt from the ground up for the AI era, Autonomous Enablement OS puts an army of agents to work on the outcomes businesses are measured on: faster ramp, more revenue per seller, and people ready for their next role. The launch comes as Disprz crosses 130 crore in ARR, with 500+ enterprises across 25+ countries. MUMBAI, India , Sept. 28, 2026 -- Disprz, the AI-powered enterprise learning and skilling platform trusted by 500+ enterprises and 3.5 million+ learners across 25+ countries, has unveiled Autonomous Enablement OS ,a bold AI-native system that autonomously does enablement work end to end and coaches every employee in the flow of their work, with a human reviewing and approving what reaches them. With it, Disprz vaults beyond the traditional learning and skilling category toward a far bigger ambition: the autonomous enterprise.
Expansion into France, Germany, Romania and Ecuador strengthens RIMAN s growing presence across two key international regions SEOUL, South Korea , Sept. 28, 2026 -- RIMAN, the global beauty and wellness company redefining K-Beauty through Korean innovation and heritage ingredients, has expanded its international presence to 22 markets with the launch of France, Germany and Romania on September 9, followed by Ecuador on September 15.
Brand-level AI visibility intelligence empowers PR, marketing and investor relations teams to actively command their brand presence across the generative search landscape with a single end-to-end amplification platform. HONG KONG , Sept. 28, 2026 -- AI-powered search and generative answer engines are reshaping how audiences discover and evaluate brands, and communicators are increasingly seeking data-driven insights into their organization s presence within this evolving landscape. To empower PR professionals and marketing and investor relations teams to move beyond traditional SEO metrics and take their AI visibility to the next level, PR Newswire is introducing the AEO & GEO Brand Report . The new capability, integrated into the PR Newswire Amplify platform, provides measurable insights into how AI models reference and position brands, helping customers not only understand their AI footprint but actively shape it through the world s most trusted distribution network.
Keli Walbert brings two decades of commercial leadership and proven track record of successful launches to the Board CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemab Therapeutics (Nasdaq: COAG), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies that reimagine the treatment of blood coagulation disorders to sustain life and human resilience, today announced the appointment of Keli Walbert to its Board of Directors, effective September 24, 2026. Ms. Walb
Following its Dubai debut, BioAro brings its precision longevity portfolio to two major global health and wellness markets NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The longevity industry has no shortage of products focused on healthier aging. What can be more difficult to find is a clear understanding of why a particular formulation exists, what biological science informed its development, and how its ingredients were selected. BioAro Inc. is entering this space with the launch of
As relocation demand rises during the festive season, the platform is helping customers get verified moving quotes and compare costs faster, without the usual back-and-forth. NEW DELHI , Sept. 23, 2026 -- Thepackersmovers.com, one of India s trusted digital directories for hiring verified packers and movers , has announced a simple and faster way for customers to compare and hire the right option for their budget and timeline, especially during the festive season one of the busiest times for household and office relocations across India.
New Commitment to Action will apply Seek Labs’ BioSeeker AI and Sequence Ablation Therapeutics platform to diseases historically underserved by traditional therapeutic development SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seek Labs, a TechBio company building programmable platforms to decode, program, and resolve diseases, today announced the Open Impact Sequence Ablation Therapeutics Program, a new Commitment to Action through the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) focused on advancing th
Under Tilray ownership, BrewDog is back on the front foot — with fresh investment, renewed energy and award-winning beers driving the next chapter for one of the UK and Europe’s biggest craft beer brands. ELLON, Scotland and LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrewDog, by Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is launching a major multi-platform marketing campaign to make one message unmistakable: BrewDog is entering a new era under Tilray ownership, with fresh investment, renewed
CEER s EXOBOT electric sedan and SUV embody Saudi innovation and national ambition, combining visionary design, advanced technologies, outstanding performance, and an exceptional driving experience. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, as CEER s flagship vehicles within a broader vehicle lineup to be launched over the next five years. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia , Sept. 21, 2026 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PIF, revealed EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia s national automotive company. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia s strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and further strengthening Saudi Arabia s position in the global automotive industry.
NEW YORK , Sept. 21, 2026 -- The United Nations Global Compact today launched the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework, a practical global resource designed to help companies place sustainability at the core of procurement and translate sustainability commitments and requirements into day-to-day business practice. Launched during the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, the Framework responds to a critical implementation challenge for companies operating across increasingly complex global value chains. While governments around the world are advancing regulations and policies to promote more responsible and sustainable supply chains, companies also need practical guidance to translate these expectations into the decisions, processes and supplier relationships managed by procurement functions every day.
Platform gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence ahead of quarterly earnings; generally available October 1 NEW YORK , Sept. 21, 2026 -- Guideline, a global provider of advertising intelligence and media plan management technology, today introduced Guideline Signal, a platform that gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence in a single interactive environment. Signal will be generally available October 1, 2026.
Built on the financial-grade open-source agent platform openJiuwen and open compute infrastructure, Huawei builds Agent Factory, Token Factory, and Data-Knowledge Factory to accelerate production-grade agent deployment at scale. SHANGHAI , Sept. 21, 2026 -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei hosted a Global Finance Summit. Jason Cao, CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, delivered a keynote titled Owning Your AI, Advancing Agentic Banking, presenting the proposition Own Your AI, Own Your Intelligence to global financial customers and launching the Huawei Fintelligent AI Solution worldwide.
SHANGHAI , Sept. 21, 2026 -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, the Global Education Summit themed AI Education: Building the Talent Foundation for the Digital & Intelligent Era was successfully held in Shanghai. At the summit, Huawei officially launched the AI Practice LAB (AIPL) Solution globally, and simultaneously released the AI+ Practical Teaching White Paper (referred to as the White Paper ). As AI-driven education transformation gains momentum, the conventional theoretical teaching model can no longer meet the industry s demand for practical capabilities, making AI talent cultivation a top priority for higher education. Drawing on its extensive experience across various industries, Huawei has introduced the AIPL Solution, which is centered around real-world scenarios, real data, and real algorithms. This solution aims to bridge the gap between conventional theoretical teaching and industry needs by introducing real-world industry cases, anonymized data, and engineering tools into teaching practices, helping universities cultivate AI professionals who are truly aligned with industry needs.
GANDHINAGAR, India , Sept. 21, 2026 -- Deakin University GIFT City Campus has announced the launch of its Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence (Professional), a new postgraduate programme designed to prepare the next generation of AI professionals, innovators and technology leaders in India for an increasingly AI-driven world. The programme will commence next year, with applications now open for the inaugural July 2027 intake. Delivered on campus and recognised at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 9, the programme further strengthens Deakin s commitment to building globally relevant, future-focused talent in India.
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 18th Warren Buffett steps down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. In a letter to stakeholders, Buffett said that Father Time always wins. Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) since 1965. The company says Warren Buffett will immediately become chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett replacing him as chairman. AI platform Harvey announced that it raised 550 million in fresh funding. The round gives Harvey a valuation of 15.5 billion. In a statement, Harvey s co-founders said that the capital will help it support law firms, in-house legal teams, and professional services through the next wave of the AI transformation. Harvey COO Katie Burke will join NYSE Live to discuss the recent debut the company s latest offerings. Fintech Entrepreneur Bill Harris launches Evergreen.AI. The platform uses personalized financial, retirement, investment and tax strategies. Evergreen.ai can deliver answers in multiple forms, including charts, tables, and side-by-side comparisons. Harris will join NYSE Live to discuss how his new platform s AI differs from other financial advice apps on the market