US-China incubator Springs up in Sillicon Valley
innoSpring, Silicon Valley’s first US-China technology startup incubator, officially opened its doors today and welcomed its first intake of 12 technology startup companies to its newly-minted 13,500-square-feet facilities in Silicon Valley. At a by-invitation-only event, InnoSpring also announced the establishment of the InnoSpring Seed Fund.
Oregon Angels back consumer brands in contest
Dozens of investors will collectively make a quarter-million-dollar decision Wednesday, choosing from among a handful of Portland-area startups competing for their money.
Ohio State University accelerator start-up backed by TechColumbus
One of the companies graduating Thursday from Ohio State University’s 10x business accelerator program already had a good head of steam when it entered in February, and just got another turbo boost.
Connecticut TechStart Program fuels Yale start-ups
Three firms founded by Yale engineers are reaping the benefits of a startup incubator program launched last month by Connecticut Innovations, the state’s quasi-public authority responsible for technology investments.
Micro-loans SPARK 12 new Michigan companies
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Twelve Michigan companies have received a combined total of more than $444,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount loaned through the Fund to more than $2.4 million. The companies received the funding to support commercialization of their core products.
Ohio University and Ohio State University Partner inject $35M into early stage technology
Ohio State University and Ohio University are pooling their money to create a $35 million venture capital fund for early-stage technology companies.
TechColumbus puts some seed investment into an economic forecasting tool
Richard Wagner must have seen great potential for growth when he launched his startup, Prevedere Inc., in 2010. The name he chose translates from the Italian as “to foresee,” appropriate for a fledgling company that specializes in helping medium to large-scale businesses predict their economic climate.
Maryland partners with London VC firm to vest InvestMaryland early-stage fund
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development has chosen Altius Associates of London to oversee the state’s new InvestMaryland program.
Michigan Wolverine fund drives student innovation
Wolverine Venture Fund The $5.5 million dollar Wolverine Venture Fund invests primarily in early stage companies. The Fund is one of the world’s first VC funds where students are partners in the investment decision-making process.
Wilfrid Laurier University encourages innovation through President’s Innovation Seed Fund
Waterloo – The President’s Innovation Seed Fund (PISF) is accepting proposals for innovative programs that can help Laurier generate new revenue and/or reduce operating costs.