Tulane Awards $150K to Advance Innovation through Provost’s Proof of Concept (PPOC) funding
Three research teams from the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering have received Provost’s Proof of Concept (PPOC) funding from the Tulane Innovation Institute to advance their research into real-world applications that address global challenges and could potentially save lives. These projects include protecting Louisiana’s coastline from storms, using AI to convert privacy-compliant healthcare records into life-saving research, and […]
Galvanizing Impact: Vanderbilt’s Catalyst Grants fuel research
“The Innovation Catalyst Fund is a powerful accelerator that helps our faculty turn bold ideas into tangible impact,” says Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. “From adaptive learning tools to lifesaving medical technologies, these projects exemplify how our commitment to innovation is shaping a better future. As these examples show so […]
The Innovation Blind Spot: Why Corporates and Investors Are Overlooking the GAP Map
Everyone talks about “innovation ecosystems,” but the conversation and capital still flow to the same familiar hubs: Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, New York. Meanwhile, the Midwest, Great Plains, and Southeast are producing a steady stream of world-class research, technologies, and startup founders. These regions aren’t short on innovation. They’re short on visibility. And that’s created […]
Indiana U Angel Network Invests in PrecisionCare AI to Advance Breakthrough in Soft Tissue Therapy
The IU Angel Network, an investment vehicle of IU Ventures, today announced an investment in PrecisionCare AI, a Boomerang Ventures portfolio company pioneering Quantifiable Soft Tissue Manipulation (QSTM™)–a first-of-its-kind technology delivering objective, data-driven insights for physical therapists. Based on years of research, QSTM is designed to optimize treatment, personalize care, and improve patient outcomes as […]
Provost’s Proof of Concept Fund Backs Tulane Projects Using AI to Improve Healthcare Research, Protect Coastlines, and Enhance Drone Security
Three research teams from Tulane University’s School of Science and Engineering have received Provost’s Proof of Concept (PPOC) funding from the Tulane Innovation Institute to advance their research into real-world applications that address global challenges and could potentially save lives. These projects include protecting Louisiana’s coastline from storms, using AI to convert privacy-compliant healthcare records […]
Edinburgh Uni’s ‘trail blazing’ tech incubator goes national
The University of Edinburgh has expanded its flagship tech incubator programme for the first time, welcoming bold new ideas from across Scotland’s university network. A fresh cohort of thirty-six rising tech entrepreneurs will receive backing from Edinburgh’s Venture Builder Incubator, gaining access to funding, office space, and mentorship at the Bayes Centre, the university’s innovation hub […]
UTokyo IPC and Cyber Valley Launch “Valley and Sunrise” to Support European Startups Expanding into the Japanese Market
UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kosuke Ueda; hereinafter “UTokyo IPC”) today announced the launch of a new joint program, “Valley and Sunrise,” in collaboration with Cyber Valley (Headquarters: Germany; Managing Director: Dr. Florian K Mayer), Europe’s leading research consortium in artificial intelligence and robotics. This initiative marks the first joint project following […]
Standing InnOvation celebrates 40 years of tech transfer and 30 years of biotech incubation News, gives out $250K in innovation funding
UF Innovate | Tech Licensing celebrated the achievements of University of Florida innovators at its eighth annual Standing InnOvation event on Wednesday, October 29, recognizing the groundbreaking research discoveries made in fiscal year 2025. This year’s event also marks 40 years since UF began transferring technologies from the lab into the marketplace and 30 years […]
GAP Insights: New Accelerator to Propel Startup Innovation at Georgia Tech
On November 4, 2025, Georgia Tech announced the launch of its new accelerator, Velocity Startups, which will join the Institute’s commercialization ecosystem and operate from Atlanta’s celebrated innovation district, Tech Square. Why this matters Universities and research institutions are under growing pressure to not only generate innovation, but to shepherd it toward market impact and […]
Research Universities for Michigan launches Livable Futures seed funding grants
The University of Michigan is part of a new initiative with research institutions across the state intended to address Michigan’s pressing environmental issues and related economic challenges. The Livable Futures – Water Collaboration Grants initiative was launched this fall by Research Universities for Michigan, or RU4M, an alliance of Michigan research universities that includes U-M, […]