GAP Insights: $1.5M Gift launches Angel Network to fuel Penn State commercialization
A transformative $1.5 million gift from Penn State alumnus Dr. Richard A. Gottscho has set in motion a new era for innovation at the university. The newly-created Nittany Angels network and funding pool will deliver early-stage investment and infrastructure to startups rooted in university research, bridging market-ready ventures with mission-aligned alumni and community investors. The […]
Indiana University Unveils IU LAB Lifetech Accelerator
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, the world’s most active global innovation platform and venture capital firm, today officially launched the IU LAB Lifetech Accelerator with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Indianapolis. This landmark event, a collaboration with Indiana University, BioCrossroads, and IU Health, marks the beginning of a new era of life sciences innovation for the […]
UK Creator Fund secures £30m to back university spinouts
Based in Kensington, Creator Fund works with scientists to turn academic research into deep tech startups, with notable examples including Glasgow spinout Chemify and Imperial College London spinout Recycleye. Its latest fund has already raised double the amount from its previous fund from 2022 and aims to hold its final close in early 2026. “We should treat our universities less […]
Tulane Ventures invests $250,000 in student-led startup to develop rapid Lyme test
Tulane Ventures, an early-stage investment fund launched by the Tulane University Innovation Institute, has invested $250,000 in Exactics, a biotech startup co-founded by Tulane senior Dylan Murray. The company is developing multiple at-home tests for infectious diseases, starting with a rapid test that will allow users to determine if a tick carries the pathogen that causes Lyme […]
Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Funds awarded to nine faculty from June 2025 cycle
Vanderbilt University announced nine recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the June 2025 cycle, continuing its mission of accelerating translational research and driving innovative solutions to real-world challenges by providing faculty with crucial pre-seed funding across diverse disciplines. The newly selected projects span cutting-edge work in health care, engineering and technology solutions, demonstrating the university’s […]
New fund provides £2.95m boost to Scottish universities to commercialise research | Scottish Financial News
The £2.95m Proof of Concept Fund will support the commercialisation of ground-breaking research across ten Scottish universities including the project targeting blood and solid cancers at the University of Edinburgh. The £125,000 awarded to the project will fund further studies, ensuring it meets industry standards. The pilot Proof of Concept Fund is awarded to projects […]
UC 1819-backed startup Sense Neuro fueled by $17 million |
A strong startup ecosystem can make the difference between a promising idea and a successful business. The 1819 Innovation Hub partners with other incubators, investors, mentors and corporate partners in Cincinnati’s ecosystem. A key collaborator, Alloy Growth Lab, is recognized for helping entrepreneurs transition from concept to company by providing hands-on business development support, access to […]
Blazer Bridge Fund announces $900K in seed funding
Nine innovative projects at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are the 2025 recipients of The Blazer Bridge Fund. The projects range from development of a novel antibody to target cancer to a web-based AI communication coaching app. The Blazer Bridge Fund, an initiative of the Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was launched in 2023 to identify and […]
The Runway at FAU to expand under the College of Business
The Runway at Florida Atlantic will merge under FAU’s College of Business, a move designed to strengthen the synergy between entrepreneurship initiatives and the college’s core mission. The transition includes not just The Runway accelerator, but also programs like Florida Atlantic Wave, aimed to broaden the entrepreneurship brand housed within the College of Business. The programs have collaborated […]
University awards seed grants to 26 faculty members to support advancements in research
In the pursuit of supporting excellence in research, discovery and commercialization, the Office for Research and Innovation at The University of Texas at San Antonio is investing in 26 faculty members across seven academic colleges for the 2026 fiscal year. The seed grants totaling over $440,000 are designed to fuel innovation and support interdisciplinary teams. Known as Internal […]