Lilly, UPenn Nimbus ink $496M biobucks deal
Eli Lilly is forecasting that Nimbus Therapeutics will discover new therapies for treating metabolic diseases, partnering up with the biotech and giving it the chance to collect up to $496 million in biobucks. Per the agreement, Nimbus will work to discover new targeted therapies that activate a specific isoform of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) for metabolic […]
What Drives The University Of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Success-Forbes
In preparation of speaking at the Michigan Tech Week (MTW) on October 12 and 13, I discovered so many connections to the University of Michigan (U-M) that I decided to dig into what powers U-M’s entrepreneurial success. Seemingly everyone knows that the University of Michigan (U-M) is the world’s leading public research institution. What’s not as widely known is […]
UConn, R/GA Ventures, CTNext to Launch Venture Studio Addressing Climate Change
The University of Connecticut, R/GA Ventures, and CTNext are collaborating to launch the Future Climate Venture Studio, which will identify and accelerate companies working in the critical areas of climate and sustainability. The Studio will support startups at any stage of growth with a unique and comprehensive set of partners, assets, and opportunities that reflect […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces 51 “Build to Scale” Grants Totaling $47 Million to Fuel Innovation and Tech-Based Economic Development | U.S. Economic Development Administration
oday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding 51 “Build to Scale” grants – totaling $47 million – to organizations that support technology entrepreneurs, catalyze innovation and fuel economic growth. EDA’s “Build to Scale” program provides annual grants that aim to accelerate technology entrepreneurship by increasing inclusive access to entrepreneurial […]
Eight Finalists Compete for $25,000 in Seed Money at 307 Startup Challenge at UW
Eight entries have been selected as finalists for the inaugural 307 Startup Challenge during the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and WyoHackathon. The finalists will make their pitches to judges today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Conference Center in Laramie. The event is free and open to the public and will be streamed […]