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 […]
University of Hertfordshire launches fund to support student ideas
The Enterprise Fund has been launched to support students with innovative and viable business ideas. Financial awards and mentoring support will be provided to students judged to have enterprising ideas, a clearly identified market gap and scalability. Financial awards will be granted following the completion of an application form, demonstrating proof of concept and proof of […]
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign details proof of concept initiatives, recent recipients
There is a well-known funding gap between basic laboratory research and the resulting commercial products. Proof of Concept (POC) funding has proven to be a crucial element in bridging this so called “valley of death” between research and development. The goal of POC funding is to “de-risk” an invention such that the technology is more attractive for […]
Virginia Commonwealth announces call for POC proposals, funded by federal DOC i6 Challenge
What is the Virginia Innovation Partnership (VIP)? VIP is a statewide network designed to accelerate innovation and economic growth. One of only seven multi-institution initiatives to win federal funding as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s i6 Challenge in 2012, VIP is bringing together universities, community colleges, corporations, investment capital and other resources to […]
Scottish packaging company readies for global expansion, seeded with monies from SMART:SCOTLAND proof of concept program
Thanks to ongoing support from Scottish Enterprise, Insignia Technologies Ltd is preparing to take its groundbreaking packaging technology to a global, £multi-billion market. The company created an intelligent ink that changes colour when exposed to external influences such as time, oxygen and humidity levels. Developed by leading chemist Professor Andrew Mills, the technology can be […]
University of Ulster launches call for proof of concept funding
The Office of Innovation is pleased to advise that the Invest NI-supported Proof of Concept Fund is available with a submission deadline of Friday 30 November 2012. As the name implies, Proof of Concept supports the final phase of the transition from laboratory to commercialisation. To be eligible for proof of concept, projects should be […]
Report summarizes candidates’ technology and innovation policies
Election day is here, and in good spirit we have reviewed and suggest a recent report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, entitled “Comparing the 2012 Presidential Candidates’ Technology and Innovation Policies”. The report is (thankfully) focused and digestible and gives some good innovation-related insights to the future. FULL REPORT
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 […]
Drexel University announces new venture fund
Less than a week after Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced a public-private venture fund, a Philadelphia university said it will launch a venture fund next year. Drexel University president John Fry mentioned the venture fund as part of a presentation mapping out the university’s plans for transforming a section of the surrounding neighborhood into an […]
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 […]