$500M endowment aims to back NC university innovation through valley of death
A North Carolina organization is using $500 million to rescue university research innovations from “the valley of death.” Innovations that don’t make it out of the research and development (R&D) phase often fail in the “valley of death” — the period after the product is developed but before it’s on the market. Projects in this […]
From student investor to startup success | Waterloo News | University of Waterloo
As an alum of the first Student Investment Fund (SIF) cohort, a student-led initiative at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) that gives students real-world investing experience, Andy Wang (BCFM ’13) is familiar with the benefits of experiential education that extends beyond classroom walls. On his journey to a successful career in mainstream finance, Wang has prioritized his […]
UCD gets new accelerator for disruptive AI start-ups
A new accelerator has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD) to support start-ups working on exciting AI products. This AI Ecosystem Accelerator will be delivered by NovaUCD, the university’s hub of innovation and start-up activities. The six-month accelerator is being launched in partnership with CeADAR, Ireland’s research centre for applied AI. The focus of […]
Advanced Industries grant program awards $780K to CSU research concepts fueling economic growth
Funds are provided to Colorado State University through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade with the goal of accelerating commercialization of CSU innovations with high potential for creating economic impact in the state. CSU STRATA manages the selection process for these funds in conjunction with the CSU Office of Sponsored Programs. CSU STRATA received 23 applications for […]
University of Central Florida Enters $6M Cooperative Agreement to Develop Research Commercialization Hub
The University of Central Florida has spawned some notable entrepreneurs over the years, from O’dang Hummus creator Jesse Wolfe ’15 to Luminar co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Jason Eichenholz ’95MS ’98 PhD and Kismet Technologies founder Christina Drake ‘07PhD. However, the vast majority of these savvy businesspeople are UCF graduates who have turned their ideas into impactful and innovative solutions […]
Five UND students advance in startup funding, support program
Last month, in a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking, the University of North Dakota hosted a pitch event at the Memorial Union. Five students walked away with the promise of mentorship, resources and up to $10,000 each to help them turn their startup ideas from proposals to reality. The event was part of […]
Cincy Inno: UC Venture Lab-backed automatic draft beverage robot startup debuts at CES
University of Cincinnati Venture Lab-backed startup Cooler Keg, which created a portable draft system for beer and other drinks, is making its debut at CES, the world’s largest tech show in Las Vegas, Cincy Inno reported. In December, Cooler Keg founders Anthony Bernas and Racine Gruberman personally delivered the first 10 Cooler Kegs that were purchased as part of […]
UMMC/UMB Innovation Challenge Award Recipients Announced
This past summer, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), launched the third annual UMMC/UMB Innovation Challenge, a competition offering several opportunities for awards up to $125,000. This competition builds off our shared University of Maryland Medical System value of discovery, welcoming all of you to submit […]
$1M gift to Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund to provide fuel for UArizona ventures
An anonymous donor has made a $1 million gift to the Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund – an early-stage fund designed to help fund University of Arizona startups launched to commercialize ideas and innovations stemming from the work of university faculty, staff and students. The Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund is designed to establish an evergreen funding […]
Relationship reset: How spinouts can collaborate with their university | EU-Startups
Amidst the abundance of innovation and talent within universities, a lack of collaboration among key stakeholders poses a significant obstacle to achieving this vision. Venture capitalists, once enthusiastic about investing in new companies, now exhibit a more cautious approach, spending more time on due diligence. Consequently, universities face the pressing need to adopt a founder-first […]