NIH Cuts: A Push for Efficiency or a Blow to US Healthcare Innovation?
President Donald Trump’s administration recently cancelled billions of dollars in funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), causing widespread concern among researchers and tech developers in the healthcare world. These cuts are currently paused while being challenged in court — but regardless of the litigation’s outcomes, healthcare researchers are girding for an eventual reduction […]
Curinos and CoMotion at the University of Washington Relaunch FinTech Incubator
New York, NY – March 18, 2025 – (“Curinos” or the “Company”), a global data intelligence business that combines industry-exclusive expertise, insights and analytics to help leading financial institutions grow their businesses, announced today a new partnership with CoMotion, the collaborative innovation hub at the University of Washington, to relaunch its FinTech Incubator. The Curinos FinTech Incubator, located […]
Chicago Booth and Polsky Center Expand Energy Transition Offerings with $12.5M Gift
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is set to significantly expand its support and offerings for students interested in energy transition innovation thanks to a generous $12.5 million gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky through the Polsky Foundation. The gift is part of a larger $25 million donation to the University of Chicago, which […]
CU Boulder hosts showcases highlighting breakthrough innovations and investment-ready ventures | Venture Partners at CU Boulder | University of Colorado Boulder
Embark is CU Boulder’s deep tech startup creator for matching entrepreneurs with breakthrough innovations. With various CU Boulder technologies ready to make a real-world impact, Embark seeks out motivated entrepreneurs in a competitive application process to join the Embark Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) cohort. The program then provides IP rights, salary support, grant funds, startup […]
New $5M fund aims to lure founders from universities | TechCrunch
Spend time at a university, and inevitably you’ll come across someone who has a plan to save the world, or at least make some small part of it better. It might be merely the optimism of youth, but sometimes they’re actually on to something. Critical Venture Partners is betting that young founders plucked fresh from universities […]
U.S. innovation ecosystem is envy of world. Here’s how it got started. — Harvard Gazette
The participation of the federal government in the nation’s innovation ecosystem has been under scrutiny lately. For decades, federal funds have supported academic research, which in turn, has boosted private development, fueling new discoveries in medicine, technology, and other fields. The Trump administration is seeking to cap reimbursement for indirect research costs for biomedical science, […]
CO-LAB to bring entrepreneurs and innovators together – Inside UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte officials recently opened the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members. “CO-LAB is more than just a space — it’s a catalyst,” said Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “It’s where entrepreneurs and innovators can access the expertise of UNC Charlotte and work together to tackle real-world […]
Innovative research translation and commercialisation accelerated through AU funding boost
AI tools, quantum imaging and mental health therapeutics are among 22 innovative University of Melbourne research projects to receive a critical federal funding boost. SkyOwl, a portable AI tool for aviation professionals, Chromos Labs, a quantum voltage imaging platform and Neurala Biosciences (formerly Psychae Therapeutics), nasal spray dispensing therapeutics for mental health disorders, are three […]
Cambridge UK leaders explore Cambridge US innovation ecosystem | University of Cambridge
The tour included visits to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), Greentown Labs, LabCentral, The Engine, MassRobotics, and Harvard Innovation Labs – each playing a vital role in supporting technology startups and scientific enterprise. The delegates met with entrepreneurs, investors, and research leaders to understand how these organisations facilitate the transition from cutting-edge research to commercial success. […]
Rice Innovation awards third cycle of One Small Step Grants | Rice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University
HOUSTON – (March 13, 2025) – Rice Innovation announced its most recent awardee of the One Small Step Grant, marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for these Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the One Small Step Grant program aims to support lab-stage projects across the Rice campus, providing crucial capital for […]