Five Key Takeaways from Our University Venture Funds Strategic Exchange
Last week, the GAP Community of Action (GAP COA) convened more than 50 leaders of university-affiliated venture funds and innovation organizations from research institutions across North America, South America, Europe, and Australia for a strategic exchange exploring the evolving role of university venture funds within institutional innovation ecosystems. The discussion brought together institutions representing a […]
GAP Pipeline Brief: University of Melbourne Spinout Fluent Advances Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Program Overview University of Melbourne spinout Fluent has secured A$2 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its minimally invasive brain-computer interface designed to restore communication for individuals with neurological disorders that impair speech. The company emerged from the University of Melbourne’s innovation ecosystem, progressing through Proof of Concept funding, the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre […]
Inside the Ben-Gurion University fund where students invest real venture capital | The Jerusalem Post
At Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Cactus Capital student venture fund and Cactus Academy have become a unique hands-on model for entrepreneurial education and early-stage investment. As part of the program, students are selected for the Cactus Academy, where they undergo intensive training to become startup analysts, learning how to evaluate ventures, markets, and […]