Argonne National Laboratory selects startups for Chain Reaction Innovations program – Daily Energy Insider
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory recently selected the second group of participants in Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), a program that embeds postdoctoral researchers at the lab where they can work on developing their technologies. © Shutterstock The two-year program will allow participants to access the lab’s scientific expertise, facilities and mentorship to […]
State launches $32 million innovation hub for new Buffalo Niagara startups, includes $13.5M fund
For years, one of the big voids in the Buffalo Niagara economy has been its dearth of entrepreneurs willing to take a chance that could turn a good idea into a thriving business. Now, the state is putting up $32 million over five years to provide funding for those entrepreneurs and give them the work […]
Wistar Institute Spinout Isoma Diagnostics Secures Seed Funding
Isoma Diagnostics, a spinout of Philadelphia’s Wistar Institute, has secured a first round of seed funding from Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the University City Science Center’s Phase I Ventures Program. The company did not disclose the funding amount, but a Wistar Institute spokesperson noted that it was in the six-figure range. Isoma, which launched […]
Seton Hall Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Encourages Student Startups
2018 Pirates Pitch winner Madison Schott (center) with Professor Susan Scherreik and Stillman Dean Joyce Strawser. Six teams of college entrepreneurs recently faced off at the finals of the Stillman School of Business’ eighth annual Pirates Pitch venture fund competition. The student teams vied for $15,000 in cash prizes as well as business resources to grow their […]
UWM faculty to teach Scale Up Milwaukee Growth Accelerator
Elmer Moore Scale Up Milwaukee has changed the name of its Scalerator program to Scale Up Milwaukee Growth Accelerator and brought on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty to teach the course. The format of the business growth training program has also been changed slightly in its fifth iteration, said Elmer Moore, executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee. The […]
UB-affiliated artificial intelligence startup raises $900,000 in seed round to advance driverless boat technology
Buffalo Automation, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that is developing technology for self-navigating boats, has secured $900,000 in seed funding from investors — significantly more than the $700,000 the company set out to raise early this year. The investments will enable the company to expand pilots of its innovative product — a system called AutoMate that […]
ASU announces new network to connect startups with potential investors
President Michael Crow unveiled a new plan to connect entrepreneurs at ASU with investment funding through the Thunderbird School of Global Management. This system, which is expected to get off the ground in the fall of this year, will be called the ASU Thunderbird Investor Network and is an extension of a previous Thunderbird network that was […]
Mercedes-Benz, University of Alabama partner on startup challenge
Mercedes-Benz is partnering with several entities, including the University of Alabama, to drive innovation within the state’s college and professional startup community. The “MBUSI Innovation Challenge” is running through June 19 across two streams of participants – students and professionals, and existing startups – to offer solutions to issues in advanced manufacturing. The winners can […]
Connecticut Innovations hopes its record 2017 returns woo more venture investment
Like a gambler confident in his long-term strategy, Connecticut Innovations doesn’t sweat a bad bet. Losing — as much as $5 million on a single company in one instance — is part of the venture capital investment game. It’s a process that can feel like a slog, particularly in the seven- to 15-year investment cycles […]
Catalyze CU seeks startups to expand portfolio of successful ventures
Catalyze CU is celebrating its fifth year of helping university-affiliated new ventures move further toward success and sustainability. University students, faculty and staff can still submit applications for the 10-week intensive summer program through April 8. Catalyze CU is the startup accelerator for the most promising ideas and technologies at the university. The program runs from May […]