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The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

Assessing and Reporting Impact and Performance Metrics

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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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Summary

Event Held 8.23.17

Recap of 90-minute Community of Action Discussion on Impact Measures for Gap Funding Programs:

  • Effect of gap funding on the technology commercialization process (process metrics, activity, econ dev, etc.)
  • Ability of gap to attract outside commercial and investment interest (leveraged capital, licenses, community involvement, etc.)
  • Quantifying the need for more attention and resources directed at the capital gap

Program Overview

  • Michigan Tech University
  • Tech Launch Arizona
  • The Rockefeller University
  • University Hospitals
  • University of Utah
  • Washington State University

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Consortium For Gap Fund and Accelerator ProgramS

The Consortium provides a dedicated, institutional coordinating forum for collective insight, program refinement, and structured engagement with aligned commercial, investment, and philanthropic partners.

GAP are an interdependent institutional innovation and capital strategy that includes:

  • Translational research

  • Proof of concept programs

  • Startup accelerators

  • University venture funds

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