Princeton innovation funds support advances in artificial intelligence, bioengineering, materials science and more
Princeton Engineering researchers are combining their expertise in chemical engineering, materials and computation to design crystalline materials that can be used to mitigate pollution or make sustainable cements. In bioengineering, another project aims to unravel how dormant bacteria resist antibiotics and incite intractable infections. These are among 21 projects funded by the latest round of […]
Rowan University’s New Venture Competition & Expo awards more than $55K to winning teams
An annual business plan competition in which dozens of teams sought major start-up financing came down to five student groups April 18: a chicken sandwich venture with a line of house-made sauces; a referral management company; a bakery; an online production management platform; and a would-be seller of nutritional supplements for children. After weighing presentations […]
From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization
After Harvard graduate students Benjamin C. Schaefer and Angela Feldhaus spent six years studying the physical mechanisms behind lightweight flight devices, they decided to translate their findings into a new invention. With their research in hand, they approached Harvard’s Office of Technology Development to license their invention for commercial use. Four years later, Schaefer and […]
Blazing a new trail for early-stage innovation: Purdue announces creation of Low Institute for Therapeutics (LIFT)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Prostate cancer. Malaria. Influenza. All diseases one step closer to eradication thanks to the tireless, lifelong efforts of professor Philip Low. Now he’s planning to usher his world-changing innovations into a new era. The creation of the Low Institute for Therapeutics (LIFT) was announced Tuesday (April 29) at an event on […]
Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Showcase celebrates promise of health tech innovation for improving patient care
Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate celebrated the program’s most recent cohort of health tech startups, including 15 innovative businesses from around the world. During the showcase event, held April 23 in Eagan, Minn., each company presented progress and outcomes from the 30-week accelerator program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine. “We are incredibly proud to celebrate […]
UC Davis Health Ventures Launches Health Venture Studio
UC Davis Health is unveiling two brand-new initiatives — the Health Venture Studio and the Investing in the Future of Medicine (IFM) Fund — to more quickly translate university research into real-world solutions that improve human health. Both initiatives are based at Aggie Square, the university’s innovation district in Sacramento, and are led by UC Davis Health […]
MTRAC awards $2.1M to biomedical research projects | The University Record
Twelve innovative biomedical research projects including novel therapeutics, diagnostic tools and medical devices have received more than $2.1 million from the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Life Sciences Innovation Hub. These projects, led by researchers from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Northern Michigan University, seek to improve patients’ quality of life through […]
U Nebraska New Venture Competition awards $82,500 to student startups
Sixty-four student teams recently competed for $82,500 in prizes during the 38th annual New Venture Competition at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship, the two-day business plan tournament featured undergraduate and graduate students from every college at the university, representing 38 majors. “This competition showcases the creativity, resilience and drive of Nebraska students,” said […]
Rice Business Plan Competition 2025 winners announced
Celebrating its 25th year, the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship hosted the celebrated Rice Business Plan Competition this month, doling out more than $2 million in investment and cash prizes to the top-performing teams. “For 25 years, the Rice Business Plan Competition has helped shape how Rice Business shows up in the world by […]
Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding initiative
Enterprise Ireland has announced today (17 April) a new stream of funding under its Commercialisation Fund to help researchers bring their innovations to market. The Proof of Concept Funding initiative offers up to €100,000 over a 12-month period, bridging the gap between initial research and the commercial market. The programme supports a range of activities […]