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The Venture Catalyst Challenge tasks Imperial students with turning their ideas into new technologies, products and businesses.

Imperial launches search for next generation of entrepreneurs

Biorefining startup Chrysalix Technologies has won significant funding from the EU to scale up its business.

Biorefining startup Chrysalix Technologies wins major European funding

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