UC’s research tiers: Catalysts for academic-corporate collaboration | University of Cincinnati

Industry-academic collaborations have long been seen as a win-win-win: companies access top talent for research and development; students gain marketable skills applying classroom learning to practical problems; and faculty gain more opportunities to solve problems that matter. As a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the University of Cincinnati frequently attracts the attention of Fortune 500 and […]

The BioInnovation Institute welcomes eight new companies to its Venture Lab program

BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, today announces that eight new companies have entered its Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies. The cohort is strategically aligned with BII’s focus on supporting innovative early-stage start-ups within human and planetary health. The 12-month Venture Lab program is designed […]

UWM Research Foundation awards $180,000 in new Catalyst Grants

Advancements in electric vehicle battery packs, lithium extraction methods and cancer treatment are among the projects funded through the UWM Research Foundation’s Catalyst Grant program this year. The program, supported by the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Clarios, has awarded a total of $180,000 to promising research and development in areas where UWM has […]

A garden of innovation: Mayo Clinic, ASU seed grant to fund medical discoveries | ASU News

Endometriosis diagnostics. Tumor detection. Blood-based biomarkers. Bone repair. These are just a handful of the medical solutions Arizona State University researchers and Mayo Clinic doctors aim to explore through an innovative funding opportunity concentrated on collaboration between physicians and academics.Sixteen pilot studies will be explored through the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for […]

Local Universities Invest in Houston Innovation

In addition to its growing network of incubators, accelerators, makerspaces, coworking spaces, and non-profits, Houston’s leading academic institutions are also investing in the region’s innovation ecosystem. The University of Houston is set to break ground on a 70,000-square-foot, high-tech Innovation Hub this fall that is projected to open in spring 2025. The $52 million hub […]

From Ideas to Solutions | NC State News

Big ideas are born at NC State on a regular basis. Bill Spruill knows that — which is why he decided to donate close to a million dollars to the university in support of the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF). Starting this year, Spruill’s 2ndF Research Commercialization Fund will provide additional support to annual awardees of the CIF. “When […]

Discovery to Impact Makes 4th Investment Through UT Seed Fund

AUSTIN, Texas — Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $250,000 in Group1, a UT-affiliated startup aiming to revolutionize the energy industry by developing potassium-ion battery technology. The investment will help Group1 increase its workforce, expand production capacity of its product potassium cathode material, Kristonite™, to pilot scale, and forge […]

UChicago endowment to invest in startups with roots on campus

The University of Chicago is designating $25 million from its endowment to invest alongside established venture funds in startups led by faculty, students, staff and alumni, expanding a commitment to grow entrepreneurship and research commercialization on campus. The Office of Investments, which manages the University’s $7.1 billion endowment, will oversee the UChicago Startup Investment Program as part of […]

New Businesses and Student Entrepreneurs through Startup Funding and University Support 

In today’s dynamic business landscape, launching a new enterprise demands dedication, ingenuity, and substantial resources. Among the critical determinants of a startup’s triumph, securing adequate funding stands out as paramount. Recognizing the pivotal role universities play in nurturing budding entrepreneurs, institutions are taking proactive steps to provide scholarships, startup funding, and a plethora of resources, magnifying […]