Vanderbilt U Innovation Catalyst Fund announces awardees
Vanderbilt University has announced the recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the February 2024 cycle. The program, designed to propel translational research and innovation into real-world solutions, continues to support faculty across diverse disciplines with pre-seed funding. The recent awardees, selected for their groundbreaking projects, include: Matthew Bacchetta, H. William Scott, Jr. Chair […]
Duke launches $20M incubator to turn academic research into industry products
Duke-NUS Medical School is launching a $20 million incubator, LIVE Ventures, to help commercialize academic research projects and transform scientific breakthroughs into clinical applications. The incubator aims to supply academic innovators with expertise and resources from the public and private sectors – including pharmaceutical companies, market data research professionals, investors, and industry experts – to conduct product-market fit evaluations […]
Purdue researchers receive $175K from Purdue Innovates to strengthen market readiness of their work
Duke-NUS Medical School is launching a $20 million incubator, LIVE Ventures, to help commercialize academic research projects and transform scientific breakthroughs into clinical applications. The incubator aims to supply academic innovators with expertise and resources from the public and private sectors – including pharmaceutical companies, market data research professionals, investors, and industry experts – to conduct product-market fit evaluations […]
UC Bearcat Ventures Reveals First Investments
Bearcat Ventures is the University of Cincinnati’s venture capital-focused student organization platform. It introduces students to the details of early-stage startup investments and equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The two local startups selected as Bearcat Ventures’ first investments are Tembo (a Postgres developer platform founded by a former […]
Berkeley SkyDeck widens eligibility for startup accelerator applicants
The Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator is opening its application eligibility beyond startup founders affiliated with the University of California at Berkeley. For the Batch 19 of the accelerator class, Berkeley SkyDeck for the first time will accept applications from founders founders from across the U.S. and international founders, regardless of their UC Berkeley affiliation (a previous requirement). This is […]
3 faculty awarded IU GAP grants to move inventions toward the marketplace
From the formula that shepherded Crest toothpaste to a new method of detecting chemical evidence from surfaces, Indiana University researchers have a long history of inventions that improve health and change lives. To continue groundbreaking discovery, the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office has awarded three researchers $25,000 each from its Gap Fund, which supports projects and enhances […]
Cultivating giants: How nurturing university spinouts fuels innovation ecosystems
Innovation thrives at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Universities serve as breeding grounds for startups poised to disrupt industries with their novel ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Yet, the path from academic breakthroughs to commercial success is laden with challenges, particularly for DeepTech companies with extended development timelines and hefty capital requirements. Here, venture capital emerges as […]
CSU STRATA seeks applicants for Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program
Colorado State University faculty are advancing research and driving innovation. With funding available through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, researchers are accelerating the commercialization of CSU innovations that promise significant economic impact in Colorado. Grants of up to $135,000 are available for eligible projects, with CSU STRATA managing the process. The […]
UB announces first round of seed funding for health projects integrating AI
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drugs customized to a person’s DNA. Streamlined hospital admissions for older adults with complex medical issues. Improved language development in children who are late talkers. A way to enhance surgical skills and patient outcomes. Now underway at the University at Buffalo, these four projects spanning multiple disciplines are using artificial intelligence to […]
VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 21 faculty-led projects that target society’s biggest challenges – VCU News
aculty-led research projects ranging from developing therapies for cancer and opioid withdrawal symptoms to creating artificial wetlands for sewage treatment in urban settings are among the 21 projects that have been awarded funding from the 2024 Virginia Commonwealth University Quest Fund. The fund, administered by VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, addresses major […]