Report summarizes candidates’ technology and innovation policies

Election day is here, and in good spirit we have reviewed and suggest a recent report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, entitled “Comparing the 2012 Presidential Candidates’ Technology and Innovation Policies”. The report is (thankfully) focused and digestible and gives some good innovation-related insights to the future. FULL REPORT

University of Ulster launches call for proof of concept funding

The Office of Innovation is pleased to advise that the Invest NI-supported Proof of Concept Fund is available with a submission deadline of Friday 30 November 2012. As the name implies, Proof of Concept supports the final phase of the transition from laboratory to commercialisation. To be eligible for proof of concept, projects should be […]

IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run venture fund, shoots to grant $245K in gap funding

Imagine having all the money in the world, in your hands, at your disposal. It’s given to you with the trust that you will make wise investments and fund the future of successful startups and entrepreneurs. This is the challenge IDEA’s Investment Officer Matthew Saitta and his Investment Committee face as they prepare to award the most […]