GAP Insights: Carnegie Mellon / Venture-Integrated Deep Tech Translation Model
What Happened Carnegie Mellon University has launched the Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program, an 18-month cohort designed to accelerate commercialization by preparing researchers for venture capital engagement. Key elements include: Program structure: Post-program support includes extended mentorship, access to investor networks, and potential pathways to proof-of-concept funding or direct investment. What This Means for GAP Leaders […]
GAP Pipeline Brief: Rice University / Helix Earth Energy Efficiency Platform
Award & Investment Overview Helix Earth has raised $12 million in Seed 2 funding to scale its HVAC retrofit technology targeting commercial buildings. The round was led by Veriten and included participation from investors across Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, Houston, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting global demand for scalable energy efficiency solutions. The company was […]
FAU Launches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities across South Florida. The institute integrates multiple entrepreneurship initiatives across FAU, including the Runway at Florida Atlantic, the Wave Program, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the Business Pitch Competition, and the […]
Six finalists to compete for $75K in startup funding at UB entrepreneurship competition | News | beenews.com
Six teams will compete for more than $75,000 in startup funding and in-kind services during the 26th annual Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition at the University at Buffalo on April 16. The final round of the Panasci TEC will take place at the Center for the Arts on UB’s North Campus in Amherst, […]