Kenya Investment Authority creates a state-backed new venture fund
The government plans to buy stakes in small and medium sized start-ups that have no access to credit from banks to accelerate enterprise and jobs growth This will be done through a State-backed venture capital fund, which will provide funding and technical support for businesses that have difficulty accessing loans from banks or capital markets.
MassVentures launches under new name, seed fund
First-time entrepreneurs and companies needing bridge funding from seed to Series A rounds will have another avenue to get funding thanks to the state’s venture capital arm, the Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation. The MTDC, which will now operate as MassVentures, will manage a new $5 million investment capital fund to provide bridge funding needed by […]
Texas Startech Foundation accepting applications for Texas Emerging Technology Fund
SAN ANTONIO, Jun 12, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Startech Foundation ( www.startech1.org ) announced today as host of the South Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (STRCIC) that it is now accepting applications from innovation startups located in South Texas for funding by the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF). Created by the State of […]
Coulter Translational Partnership Program guidelines (University of Missouri Example)
Example of expectations and selection criteria for Coulter Translational Partnership Program:
Third Frontier moving to loans
The Dayton region has received nearly $128 million in Ohio Third Frontier funds since 2002, but emerging changes at the bipartisan economic development program have slowed the pace of statewide funding for the current fiscal year.
New Hampshire High Technology Council launches new $100K seed fund competition
CONCORD — There are a half a million new reasons to start a company in New Hampshire. Seeking to ignite the launch of new tech startups in New Hampshire, the NH High Technology Council and the abi Innovation Hub announced a new $500,000 competition.
University of CO-Boulder announces new round of POC grant winners
University of Colorado-Boulder researchers developing next-generation vaccines, drugs to protect against cardiac diseases and other research have been selected to receive grants from the Colorado Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program.
Romania doubles down on it’s software engineers with the Digital Catalyst Fund
Marking the shift in the country’s rapidly growing economy, Digital Catalyst Fund partners include a world-class board of international experts. These range from tech professionals, academics, entrepreneurs and marketers. Founder Crisitian Burci has pledged up to $1.5 million annually, plus 24/7 access to state of the art physical infrastructure.
Portland Seed Fund graduates nine companies
Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) June 07, 2012 The Portland Seed Fund graduated nine companies after completing a 90-day intensive start-up boot camp. They presented at Demo Day on Wednesday to an invitation-only audience of West coast angel and venture capital investors.
German RWTH Aachen University announces its 2012 seed fund awards
This funding instrument (at RWTH) helps generate and develop new ideas and approaches in research. Furthermore, Seed Fund resources indirectly help to enhance the facilities, equipment and infrastructure in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. The essential goal of the Seed Fund is to finance innovative research projects in innovative in the […]