Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Impact of JHTV’s Venture Mentorship Program – Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) has many initiatives to support early-stage entrepreneurs, including structured mentorship. The Venture Mentorship Program (VMP) is a transformative experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. It pairs seasoned mentors with budding innovators, fostering a dynamic environment where ideas can flourish and businesses can thrive. It provides business-focused mentorship to innovators from all nine […]
SFU launches i2I Research and Innovation Institute to strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem
SFU’s i2I (Invention to Innovation) Research and Innovation Institute (i2IRII) will serve as the national centre of excellence dedicated to strengthening Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The Institute aims to grow Canadian entrepreneurial capacity by helping researchers translate their discoveries into practical applications, and support innovation by bridging the gap between scientific invention and real-world impact. “A major milestone […]
Villanova University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hosts 14th Annual Pitch Day
VILLANOVA, Pa. (May 22, 2025) – On April 26, Villanova University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) hosted its 14th annual Pitch Day. Held each April, Pitch Day gives students from across the University the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit by pitching an idea for a new business, from the ground up. On Pitch Day, students took part in the […]
New Mayo Venture Partner (MVP) program announced to accelerate innovation – Mayo Clinic News Network
Mayo Clinic’s Business Development team, consistently recognized as one of the top commercialization operations among academic medical centers, is expanding its capabilities through a new initiative: the Mayo Venture Partner (MVP) program. In response to the dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape, Mayo Clinic is enlisting industry veterans to create groundbreaking technologies, co-invest in aligned companies and […]
Uruguay launches new innovation program
Uruguay’s government has launched a program called Uruguay Innovates (U+I), which it says will boost investment and improve development in the country. On May 21, president Yamandú Orsi revealed that the project will seek to “streamline efforts and organize the existing ecosystem,” in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The program seeks to improve research, attract investment, and […]