Research Report: The nexus between elite university education and startup funding

The dynamic startup ecosystem of Southeast Asia has been witnessing remarkable growth, attracting a surge of entrepreneurs, investors, and accelerators. Among the crucial determinants of startup success lies the ability to secure venture capital investment, making startup funding an integral component of entrepreneurial endeavours. While various factors influence the likelihood of securing funding, the role […]

Firms, researchers win advanced-industries accelerator grants – BizWest

Companies and researchers in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado make up more than half of the 37 firms and six researchers statewide who have been selected to share in more than $9.5 million worth of grants from the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The grants, either for proof of concept or […]

Houston student startup competition doles out record-breaking more than $3M in prizes

ver the weekend, Houston hosted what is known as the world’s largest and richest intercollegiate student startup competition, and a Texas team took the overall win and over $3 million in investment prizes were given out at the annual banquet. The 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition was held May 11-13 and included mentoring, pitching, and networking for the […]

Startup Accelerator the ‘Next Step’ in UNLV Evolution

The UNLV Office of Economic Development is launching the Black Fire Accelerator, a program dedicated to assisting early-stage companies and cultivating a more fertile and diverse entrepreneurial environment in Southern Nevada. Partnering in the effort is Nevada’s first private incubator and accelerator, Las Vegas-based Zero Labs. The strategic advisory firm has assisted companies ranging in size from […]

USC Students Win Sunstone Prize at New Venture Seed Competition

A team of University of Southern California students with an approach to distribution of items ordered online took home the $35,000 Sunstone Prize on April 27 at the USC Marshall Greif Center’s New Venture Seed Competition. The Sunstone Prize, from Sunstone Management through the Sunstone Community Fund, was the first-place award in the annual competition. […]