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SK bioscience Submits IND for Phase 3 Trial of 2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Reflecting Global Standard Shift

  • Approximately 800 children aged 12 months to 12 years in Korea and abroad, aiming for completion by 2027
  • Rising demand for 2-dose regimen as international standards amid projected global market growth to USD 6.3 billion by 3034
  • SKBS continues strategic R&D to enhance global vaccine competitiveness of its vaccine pipelines

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, today announced that it has submitted an IND (Investigational New Drug application) to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a global Phase 3 clinical trial of SKYVaricella to add the 2-dose (two-shot) indication, aligning with evolving international standards that increasingly recommend two doses to provide stronger, longer-lasting protection against varicella. The trial will evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of two doses in roughly 800 children aged 12 months to 12 years, with completion targeted by 2027.

SK bioscience Submits IND for Phase 3 Trial of 2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Reflecting Global Standard Shift
SK bioscience Submits IND for Phase 3 Trial of 2-Dose Varicella Vaccine Reflecting Global Standard Shift

Varicella vaccines have effectively reduced disease and complications with a single dose, which has been the standard in many countries. However, breakthrough infections may occur over time and international standards are shifting toward a 2-dose schedule to provide stronger, longer-lasting immunity and reduce community transmission.

WHO’s SAGE (Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization) officially recommended a 2-dose varicella vaccination in March 2025, boosting demand in global procurement markets including PAHO. The United States implemented a 2-dose schedule in 2006, cutting varicella incidence by over 85%, and countries such as Germany and Japan have since incorporated 2-dose regimens into their national immunization programs.

Since its launch in Korea in 2018, SKYVaricella obtained WHO PQ certification in 2019, becoming the second vaccine worldwide to achieve this, entering the international procurement market. It has been administered to over 5 million people globally, with supply expanded through Korea’s National Immunization Program, private healthcare providers, and international tenders such as PAHO. Recently, the company signed an additional supply agreement with PAHO for 2025-2027 and plans to accelerate its entry into the global varicella vaccine market through the development of SKYVaricella 2-dose regimen.

Global Market Insights projects that the global varicella vaccine market will grow from USD 3.4 billion (KRW 4.7 trillion) in 2024 to USD 6.3 billion (KRW 8.8 trillion) by 2034, at an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

Ryu Ji-hwa, Head of Development Department of SK bioscience, said, “Our 2-dose varicella vaccine is a strategic pipeline that directly reflects updated international standards and rising market demand. Building on our WHO PQ-backed procurement experience and R&D achievements, we aim to complete development quickly and compete globally with reliable production and superior immunogenicity.”

About SK bioscience

SK bioscience is an innovative vaccine and biotech company, committed to vaccine development and manufacturing to enable more equitable access to vaccines around the world. Leveraging strengths on cutting-edge technologies, SK bioscience has been dedicated to promoting human health from prevention to cure across the globe. With the cooperation of domestic and international governments, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, doctors, and medical experts, all of the SK colleagues are passionately committed to providing high-quality vaccines to those who need them and better public healthcare solutions.

SK bioscience Communications Team

Changhyun Jin (jin99@sk.com)
Jeannie S. Pak (j.pak@sk.com)

Bybit Rising Fund Joins Forces with Ceylon Cash to Ready Sri Lankan Youth for Web3-Enabled Economy

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to reveal the Sri Lankan chapter of the Bybit Rising Fund initiative in collaboration with Ceylon Cash, the driving force behind Web3Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s largest community-led blockchain education and adoption program. The joint initiative serves to promote Web3 literacy and empower the next generation of talent with a passion for blockchain technology and the digital economy.

Through Web3Ceylon, Bybit and Ceylon Cash will curate a series of educational seminars in Colombo (September 20, 2025), Galle (September 17, 2025), Kandy (September 28, 2025), and Ella (October 12, 2025) in Sri Lanka to build awareness and understanding of blockchain technologies. Newcomers, researchers, creators and builders stand to benefit from an effective and engaging introduction into the world of cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology, and on-chain security.

The four seminars aim to connect local builders, learners, and educators with experts at the forefront of blockchain innovation and safety, expanding access to the know-how and vision of a blockchain-enabled future for all, one city at a time.

Highlights

  • Up to 600 seats available across four cities in Sri Lanka
  • Knowledge transfer: Hands-on workshops and sessions on the basics of wallets, smart contracts, and building a Web3 project
  • In-depth insights: Industry insiders and innovators will share real-world case studies of blockchain, diving into the technology, application and utility, and business layers of the technology
  • Connecting with changemakers: Bringing together creators, builders, and entrepreneurs to shape the growth opportunities in Sri Lanka and meet the needs of local communities

Registration is required and subject to approval.

“At Bybit, we believe education is the first step toward building a sustainable Web3 future. Sri Lanka’s vibrant youth and entrepreneurial spirit make it an ideal place to nurture the next generation of blockchain innovators. Through this partnership with Ceylon Cash and Web3Ceylon, we aim to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to participate confidently in the digital economy and become active contributors to the global Web3 ecosystem,” said Nazar Tymoshchuk, Regional Manager at Bybit.

“We devise the seminars with everyone in mind: the speakers will cover everything from the basics to the technical aspects. Whether you are a developer eager to kick start your blockchain journey, a small business owner curious about crypto payments, or a student preparing yourself for the future of Web3, we have something to offer,” said Nisal Chandrasekara, Community Lead at Ceylon Cash.

Bybit Rising Fund Joins Forces with Ceylon Cash to Ready Sri Lankan Youth for Web3-Enabled Economy
Bybit Rising Fund Joins Forces with Ceylon Cash to Ready Sri Lankan Youth for Web3-Enabled Economy

With a fast-growing digital economy, high mobile penetration, and rising interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Sri Lanka is well positioned to capture the transformative opportunities in Web3. As part of Bybit’s World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2025, the Bybit Rising Fund supports community-led initiatives that benefit local Web3 enthusiasts, builders, and educators.  

The Bybit Rising Fund is part of a community outreach program under WSOT 2025, to improve the access to and the quality of blockchain education in local communities. Registration is required for all events and subject to approval.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk  

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Radisson Hotel Group Advances Global Payment Strategy with CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration Platform

DALLAS, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), one of the world’s largest international hotel groups, has achieved a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the successful deployment of CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration Platform across its global portfolio. The implementation establishes a standardized payment framework that supports Radisson’s ambitious growth plans and enhances operational efficiency while delivering a seamless experience for guests worldwide.

Building a Unified Payment Infrastructure

With operations spanning more than 1,580 hotels across 100+ countries, Radisson Hotel Group faced the challenge of managing multiple property management systems, acquirers, and localized payment methods. This fragmented environment increased operational complexity and limited the ability to deliver a consistent guest experience.

The rollout of CellPoint Digital’s platform provides:

  • Standardized Global Payment Processes: A centralized payment flow deployed across regions to ensure consistency.
  • Seamless Guest Experience: A customized Hosted Payment Page supports 20+ languages and works across web, mobile, and app channels.
  • Optimized Approval Rates: Intelligent routing across multiple acquirers to reduce transaction failures.
  • Operational Efficiency: Unified reporting and reconciliation tools streamline processes and reduce administrative burden.

A Scalable Foundation for Growth

The new platform creates a payment infrastructure capable of supporting Radisson Hotel Group’s continued expansion, enabling rapid onboarding of new properties and markets. It also positions the group to integrate additional payment capabilities in future phases, including:

  • Digital wallets and local alternative payment methods
  • Enhanced mobile payment experiences
  • Payment integration for online check-in and check-out

“Standardizing our global payment infrastructure is a critical part of our strategy to improve efficiency and ensure a consistent experience for our guests,” Philippe de Roose, SVP Tax and Treasury at Radisson Hotel Group. “This successful deployment with CellPoint Digital gives us a scalable foundation to support future innovation and growth.”

“Our collaboration with Radisson Hotel Group demonstrates how Payment Orchestration can address complexity at scale,” said Kristian Gjerding, CEO, CellPoint Digital. “This milestone reflects our shared commitment to operational excellence and delivering seamless, secure payment experiences across every channel.”

This successful deployment highlights the growing importance of Payment Orchestration as a strategic enabler for global hospitality brands to drive efficiency, improve guest satisfaction, and create a foundation for continued digital innovation.

For more information about CellPoint Digital’s work with the Radisson Hotel Group or to schedule an interview with Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Digital, please contact Steven Osei at steven.osei@cellpointdigital.com.  

About CellPoint Digital
CellPoint Digital is a fintech leader in payment orchestration and optimization. CellPoint Digital’s main solution is a powerful Payment Orchestration Platform that optimizes digital payment transactions from cards or alternative payment methods and accelerates the deployment of new payment options. Merchants can easily scale their own payment ecosystem worldwide, unify the customer payment experience across their website, mobile apps, and other channels, optimize the routing of each transaction, increase conversion rates, and minimize payment costs.  

CellPoint Digital has offices in Copenhagen, Dallas, Dubai, London, Miami, Pune and Singapore. Visit www.cellpointdigital.com to learn more. 

About Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,565 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. 

The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.  

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 20 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.

At Radisson Hotel Group we care for people, communities and planet and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.

The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.

For more information, visit our corporate website. Or connect with Radisson Hotels on: LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

Altair to Showcase AI-Powered Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, and Connected Defense Solutions at DSEI 2025

Highlights will feature how computational intelligence is shaping the future of aerospace and defense

TROY, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will demonstrate the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and advanced connectivity at DSEI 2025, taking place September 9-12 at the ExCel Centre in London.

Altair will showcase AI-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and advanced connectivity at DSEI 2025, taking place September 9-12.
Altair will showcase AI-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and advanced connectivity at DSEI 2025, taking place September 9-12.

“AI, data, and connectivity are today’s competitive advantages,” said Dr. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defense, Altair. “Altair technologies are helping the defense industry achieve next-level breakthroughs in performance, reliability, and innovation.”

Altair will be featuring:

  • AI-powered digital solutions for research, development and testing (RD&T)Altair helps defense organizations accelerate RD&T by using AI, knowledge graphs, and advanced digital engineering to connect data and tools across domains. These solutions strengthen secure communications, enable faster threat detection, and support real-time decision-making on the battlefield. By unifying information and speeding technology insertion, Altair empowers military forces and government agencies to operate smarter, adapt quickly, and stay mission ready.
  • Optimization through data-driven manufacturing, sustainment, and modernization –
    While the demand for military assets and ammunition is accelerating, military personnel is focused on keeping assets ready for future mission profiles and warfare scenarios. Altair solutions are used to create unified, fused data models that connect information throughout an asset’s entire lifecycle, including managing production machines and maintenance databases, enabling flexible production planning, preventing failures, and automating complex operations with AI agents.
  • Empowering startups in the defense industry – The Altair Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP) equips emerging companies, universities, and research organizations with enterprise-grade tools to deliver advanced technologies at speed and with limited investments.
  • Solutions to identify and prevent cyberattacks – Altair technologies are used by aerospace, defense, military, and government agencies to spot and prevent sophisticated attacks. The solutions enable monitoring of large data quantity at speed, reducing false positives, and helping non experts identify and prioritize real threats.

At DSEI, Altair will be located at the ADS Pavillion, Booth N7-163. For more information, visit https://altair.com/aerospace.

Altair is part of Siemens, who will also be exhibiting its latest innovations in digital manufacturing and hyperscaling production at DSEI 2025, in the Maritime Suite, Greenwich Meeting Room 003.

About Altair

Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com or sw.siemens.com.

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Synechron Celebrates $1 Billion Milestone, Grants Equity to Global Workforce

PUNE, India and NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Synechron, a leading global digital transformation consulting firm, has crossed a remarkable milestone – $1 billion in revenue. In celebration of this key moment, the company is granting restricted stock units (RSUs) to all employees worldwide. 

“Crossing a billion dollars in revenue is a testament to the dedication of our employees and the trust of our clients and partners over the past 24 years,” said Faisal Husain, Synechron’s co-founder and CEO. “By granting RSUs to our employees, we’re ensuring that everyone who helped us reach this milestone shares in its rewards.”

Synechron’s journey to $1 billion in revenue, reached this fiscal year, is result of its unique culture, strong client relationships and innovative thinking. The company over more than two decades has evolved to provide innovative solutions – including in AI, data, cloud, digital and DevOps – to clients across many sectors, including more than 200 marquee financial clients.

Co-founded by Faisal Husain in 2001, Synechron started as a self-funded startup in New York City and bootstrapped its way past a billion dollars in revenue. Today, Synechron is a global family of 16,000 people spread across 59 offices in 21 countries.

“Our people and client relationships have been the driving force behind this major achievement,” said Mihir Shah, president, Synechron. “This moment isn’t just about financial success – it’s a tribute to the people and clients and partners that made it possible.” 

About Synechron

At Synechron, we use the power of digital transformation to drive positive change. As a global technology consulting firm, we blend creativity with innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Synechron’s technologies and strategies span artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, consulting, digital, cloud and DevOps, data, and software engineering. Through our research and development arm, FinLabs, we build award-winning solutions adaptable to the needs of our clients. Synechron has a global workforce of 16,000 employees spread across 59 offices in 21 countries. Discover more on our website or LinkedIn.

For more information:
Rashmi Joshi,
Head – Global PR and Media and Analyst Relations, Synechron
(+91) 9560694654

 

Finloop Unveils Asia’s First Comprehensive Technical Solution for Hong Kong Stock Tokenization

HONG KONG, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited (“Finloop“), a global one-stop Web5 wealth technology platform incubated by Fosun Wealth Holdings, announced that it has successfully collaborated with FinChain, another Web3 brand under Fosun Wealth Holdings, to develop Asia’s first comprehensive technical solution for “Hong Kong Stock Performance-Linked Token”. This initiative not only positioned Finloop as a leader in the real-world asset (RWA) sector, but also provided a replicable industry paradigm for stock tokenization in Hong Kong and across Asia.

  • Multi-Chain Technology Enhances Liquidity for Hong Kong Stocks

The technical solution was led by Finloop, which spearheaded product design, compliance and risk control frameworks, and cross-chain integration, while collaborating with FinChain on cryptographic technology development. FinChain focused on enhancing the functionality of multi-chain smart contracts, optimizing cross-chain coordination mechanisms, and designing efficient clearing routes and liquidity solutions.

The solution was successfully validated in real-world business scenarios of Sisram Medical Ltd (“Sisram”, 1696. HK) under Fosun and achieved multi-chain deployment on four major international blockchains as Ethereum, Solana, Vaulta (formerly EOS), and Sonic, making it Asia’s first “Hong Kong Stock Performance-linked Token” technical solution with multi-chain operational capabilities. Sisram is the first Israeli company to list on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Its unique beauty and health ecosystem offers a diversified product portfolio centered on energy-based devices and injectable fillers, building a customer-centric brand.

  • Building Asia’s RWA Tokenization Ecosystem

This innovation exemplifies the deep integration of “a robust Web2 compliance framework” with “cutting-edge Web3 technological capabilities”. Starting with listed companies, it is the first to combine technical infrastructure, compliance frameworks, and overseas liquidity into an end-to-end one-stop technical solution.

Moving forward, Finloop, in collaboration with FinChain, will continue to provide one-stop comprehensive RWA tokenization solutions for overseas financial markets to numerous Hong Kong-listed companies and global investors. By modularizing and standardizing capabilities such as multi-chain issuance, on-chain accounting, cross-chain transfers, and maturity redemption, this solution significantly enhances asset operation efficiency, offering technical advancements and innovative practices to help establish Hong Kong as an international virtual asset hub, while continually driving the development of Asia’s RWA tokenization ecosystem.

About Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Finloop”), is an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 wealth technology platform that offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, public funds and private funds, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry.

About FinChain

FinChain is a Web3 brand incubated by Fosun Wealth Holdings, dedicated to building a global physical financial blockchain network for users. FinChain collaborates with major public blockchains worldwide to establish a decentralized compliance layer, developing an integrated on-chain identity system. It expands cross-border liquidity resources for financial institutions and stablecoin issuers worldwide, while providing a compliant decentralized infrastructure for fintech developers in various countries. This fosters an on-chain trust mechanism, enhances transparency of financial assets on the blockchain, improves investment and financing efficiency, and collectively builds a compliant ecosystem for decentralized finance.

Bybit WSOT 2025 Attracts Quadruple Squads as $8M Main Competition Commences

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, kicked off the globally anticipated Main Competition of World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2025 on August 27, 2025, as was announced in an official livestream. This follows a 10-day pre-heat stage where traders divided $670,000 in rewards after generating $78 billion in trading volume. The race for the $8 million total prize pool for Main Competition is on until September 15, 2025, representing a defining moment for traders worldwide to rewrite and reshape their future in crypto.

WSOT Main Competition: Unprecedented Scale and Transformation

The livestream, themed WSOT 2025: The Ultimate Trading Showdown Starts Now, is part of the WSOT 2025 livestream series serving global as well as regional audiences in multiple languages. The session featured guest speakers Dusty BC, crypto trader and KOL, Alex Marzell, crypto trader and investor, and Sam, CEO of Tealstreet.

In the livestream, organizers revealed that Bybit WSOT 2025 had shattered previous participation records with over 1,400 squads ready for battle by the end of the pre-heat stage. Over 350,000 participants had signed up, over four times of the total number of competitors in 2024. WSOT 2025’s transformation centers on eliminating traditional barriers that limited competitive trading to high-capital participants. The competition now welcomes traders starting from just $100, creating the most inclusive trading arena of its kind in cryptocurrency history.

The flagship event’s main competition features the Squad Showdown with $3.76 million prize pool, while the Individual Showdown boasts an even larger $4.4 million prize pool for traders of all styles.

Celebrating Trading Excellence on Multiple Stages

With comprehensive support systems spanning educational resources, community engagement, and professional-grade trading infrastructure, WSOT 2025 establishes new standards for what competitive trading can achieve on a global scale.

WSOT 2025 provides unprecedented opportunities for traders to demonstrate their skills across diverse formats. The four-tier system ensures fair competition regardless of capital size, while regional competitions across nine territories allow traders to compete within their geographic communities. 

The competition also pioneered the integration of decentralized trading through the first-ever Onchain Wave on Solana, featuring over $1 million in BBSOL and USDC rewards. Running from August 18 through September 15, WSOT Onchain Wave unites centralized and decentralized traders on a single leaderboard through strategic partnerships with leading Solana ecosystem projects including xStocks, Sanctum, DeFiTuna, Sonic SVM, CUDIS, and Fragmetric.

Industry veteran Dusty BC emphasized the competition’s transformative potential: “For the first time, we’re focusing on smaller traders in the $100 range because it opens up incredible opportunities that were previously unavailable.”

The competition is heating up during exceptionally dynamic market conditions. Crypto trader Alex Marzell noted that “we’re seeing the highest Google search trends for altcoins and trading in the last four to five years,” while market analysis suggests strong momentum building toward Q4 2025.

The convergence of expanded accessibility, record prize pools, and bullish market sentiment positions WSOT 2025 as a flagship event in competitive cryptocurrency trading. The competition’s “Rewrite and Reshape” theme reflects its mission to transform how traders worldwide approach competitive excellence, creating pathways for success previously reserved for elite participants.

For both participants and crypto enthusiasts, WSOT has curated a series of livestreams by topic and region, offering a free platform and research resources presented by the best in the industry. From investment theories (Mandarin), trading playbook of seasoned traders,  excelling in Web3 by Solana’s top builders, to a WSOT veteran’s reflection, the WSOT 2025 livestream series celebrates the trading community and Web3 visionaries across the world.

Making History with WSOT 2025

With a total prize pool of $10 million, WSOT 2025 is one of the most rewarding competition in the industry as it aims to reshape the competitive trading landscape. The convergence of expanded accessibility, record prize pools, and bullish market sentiment positions WSOT 2025 as a watershed moment for competitive cryptocurrency trading. The competition’s mission to “Rewrite and Reshape” stands to transform the rules of trading.

Restrictions and user requirements apply. For the full sets of rules and terms and conditions, users may visit: WSOT 2025.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk /#WSOT2025

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press 
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Seeding The Future Foundation, Institute of Food Technologists, and Welthungerhilfe Announce Evolution of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA; CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; BONN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 2 September 2025 – The Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) today announced the next chapter of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC). With the conclusion of its fourth cycle, operations will transition from IFT to WHH, an international leader in food systems transformation and the fight against hunger in the Global South.

Launched by STF in 2021 and hosted by IFT, the Challenge has become a premier platform for advancing breakthrough innovations. Over four years, it has drawn more than 4,000 applications from 97 countries, awarding $1 million annually to visionary teams tackling urgent food system challenges. The program has accelerated solutions that improve food security, reduce environmental impact, and build resilience in vulnerable communities.

“We are incredibly proud of what the Challenge has achieved and the vital role we played in helping visionary innovators bring forward solutions that improve lives worldwide,” said Christie Tarantino-Dean, CEO of IFT. “Our mission to create healthier, more sustainable, and more accessible food systems has guided this partnership, and we are confident the Challenge will continue to thrive and evolve under WHH’s leadership.”

“IFT’s dedication helped build a strong global innovation platform that has inspired transformative innovations by thousands of teams globally. As we enter the next phase with WHH, we look forward to broadening the Challenge’s reach and continuing to accelerate solutions that ensure safe, nutritious, and sustainable food for all. With decades of experience in agriculture, food security, and innovation, and deep partnerships across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, WHH is uniquely positioned to lead the Challenge going forward.” said Dr. Bernhard van Lengerich, Founder and CEO of STF.

The Challenge will continue to distribute $1 million annually across three award categories for innovations that advance equitable access to safe and nutritious food, promote sustainable and regenerative practices, and deliver trusted, affordable, and appealing solutions:

  • Seed Grants (up to 8 at $25,000 each)
  • Growth Grants (up to 3 at $100,000 each)
  • Grand Prizes (up to 2 at $250,000 each)

Beginning with the 2025–26 cycle, opening October 15, 2025, WHH assumes full operational leadership.

“Welthungerhilfe is honored to lead the Challenge into its next phase,” said Mathias Mogge, CEO and General Secretary of WHH. “At a time of rising humanitarian needs and constrained development budgets, scalable innovations that combine efficiency, sustainability, and equity are indispensable. This Challenge will continue to spotlight and support solutions with lasting global impact.”

For more information about the Challenge, visit https://www.welthungerhilfe.org/global-food-system-challenge or email globalfoodsystemchallenge@welthungerhilfe.de.

Hashtag: #Welthungerhilfe

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Seeding The Future Foundation

STF is a private nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to safe, nutritious, affordable, and trusted food. It supports innovations that transform food systems and benefit both people and planet. More at seedingthefuture.org.

About Welthungerhilfe

WHH is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, striving for a world without hunger since 1962. In 2024, it supported nearly 19 million people in 37 countries. More at welthungerhilfe.org.

About Institute of Food Technologists

Since 1939, the IFT has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world’s greatest food challenges, guiding a community of more than 200,000. More at ift.org.