GAP Insights: Purdue Innovates updates support for both inventors and entrepreneurs
Purdue Innovates exemplifies a best-in-class university commercialization and acceleration system—combining strategic alignment, streamlined operations, and robust partner networks to unlock impact for inventors and entrepreneurs. Since its 2023 launch and 2025 update, the unified initiative clarifies the journey from idea to market for all Boilermakers, providing clear pathways, funding windows, and mentorship while growing the […]
Tulane Innovation Institute launches Founder Lab
The Tulane University Innovation Institute has launched Founder Lab, a new initiative to accelerate the commercialization of Tulane University research by recruiting experienced entrepreneurs to lead ventures with promising Tulane-created technologies that can make a positive societal impact. The Founder Lab positions Tulane as a national leader in academic innovation with fewer than 10 universities nationwide having developed such an […]
Monash Velos Accelerator set to fast-track health research
Victoria is at the heart of health innovation with the opening of a new research accelerator. The Monash Velos Accelerator will focus on the connections between obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The hub will fast-track the invention and development of: heart health therapies clinical products cardiac technology new and innovative models of […]
Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn
Oxford University was an early investor in OrganOx, supporting the company with proof-of-concept funding via the University Challenge Seed Fund and investing further through the Spinout Equity Management Fund. Full story: Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn | University of Oxford
2025 Orange Innovation Fund Grants Announced — Syracuse University
From launching a clothing line for neurodivergent individuals to creating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industries as diverse as health care, computing and drone operation, Orange Innovation Fund grants are fueling a diverse set of entrepreneurial ventures led by University innovators. The competitive micro-grant program, coordinated through the University Libraries, supports student businesses to develop […]
Raymond Corporation University Research Program now accepting proposals for Material Handling Innovations
The University Research Program is now accepting proposals through Oct. 31, 2025, for its next funding cycle. The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) brand, created the University Research Program to encourage and support professors and student researchers to apply their engineering and technical skills to foster innovative research that propels the material handling […]
Rice Office of Technology Transfer and Intel sign subscription agreement for innovation access
Rice University’s Office of Technology Transfer has entered into a subscription agreement with Intel Corporation which will enable the global technology leader to explore and potentially license select patented innovations developed at Rice. Under the terms of the agreement, Intel will pay Rice an annual subscription fee, securing an option to evaluate specified Rice-patented technologies. […]