Cambridge University’s Enterprise Fund makes first seed investments
Cambridge University’s Enterprise Fund has made its first investments, in Cambridge CMOS Sensors, Inotec AMD, and DefiniGEN. The fund was launched in May and closed in September and combines a seed scheme with EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme). CMOS Sensors, based on research from the university’s engineering department, is involved in nanosensors which require very little […]
U Chicago’s Philanthropic-supported proof of concept fund delivers $40,000 to move a streamlined approach to clinical trials
Thirteen-year-old Gilberto is suffering from refractory neuroblastoma, a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that has dissipated throughout his body. Recently, he hit a roadblock in his treatment that is all too common at hospitals and clinics around the country. His doctor wanted to enroll Gilberto in a clinical trial. Alas, the trial was not […]
U Texas Horizon Fund invests in video transfer start-up, Latakoo
(Oct. 25, 2012) — Latakoo, a start-up company that offers an easy-to-use online video transfer product, has been selected to receive a $200,000 investment from the University of Texas (UT) System Horizon Fund. The investment is significant news for latakoo and for The University of Texas at San Antonio, which is part owner in the […]
SUNY University at Buffalo funds two proof of concept projects, imaging and coating
Two UB research teams will receive funding from the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to develop a novel multispectral imaging technology and a glazing technology for windows that will reduce energy costs. The UB awards are part of a group of six that the SUNY Research Foundation, which administers TAF, announced last week. The accelerator […]
U of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and illinoisVentures coating start-up, Autonomic Materials, graduates and grows
A company seeking to commercialize “self-healing” technology for paints and coatings has graduated from the University of Illinois business incubator and moved to a site southwest of Champaign. Autonomic Materials, which uses technology developed by UI Professor Scott White and colleagues, has relocated to the former Syngenta Crop Protection facility 3 miles south of Bondville.
Denmark offers proof of concept funding scheme
The Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation through the National Network for Technology Transfer delivers a proof of concept scheme to support the evaluation, development, and eventual commercialization of early-stage technology (). Recently, The CONNECT Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have partnered to leverage the National program to support proof of concept […]
IDEA student incubator backs three Northeastern ventures
IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run accelerator, just announced it’s new cycle of investments. Three companies–two internet/web based, and a disease-monitoring biosensor co–received $10K earch to support their development. IDEA was featured as a model in our Mind the Gap iWorkshop Series on gap support programs.
INCITE fund announces three more investments into IT, healthcare, and transportation
A state investment fund designed to support innovative small businesses announced a new round of investments Monday. The INCITE Co-Investment Fund, which provides public dollars to supplement private investments by venture capital funds and investors in Tennessee companies, said three companies will receive $5.3 million in funding, $1.55 million of which will come from INCITE. Franklin-based Agilum Healthcare Intelligence Inc., a […]
AUT venture fund supports three student entrepreneurs
Now in its fourth year, the AUT Venture Fund attracts the creative minds of students from across every faculty at AUT University. Students are required to come up with a venture that is product, service or technology focussed, with a domestic and/or international orientation. The funding committee then grants start-up funds, mentoring and professional development […]
Alabama Innovation Fund supports four U Alabama Research Projects
Four University of Alabama research projects were among 15 such projects at state universities that have received a total of $4 million in grants from the Alabama Innovation Fund. Gov. Robert Bentley announced the grants Wednesday at the state’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference in Hoover, saying the ongoing research and innovation will help create jobs […]