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$300K Awarded to UMass Startups for Seed Translational Research Projects : UMass Amherst

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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The UMass Amherst Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program has announced three awards of $100,000 each in 2024 Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) funding to faculty-led teams aiming to advance UMass research towards solutions to real-world unmet needs.

In addition to their highly focused research, each is creating a startup venture to carry technology and product development forward towards a sustainable enterprise that will improve the lives of customers and stakeholders while having positive social and economic impact.

 

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