Fitz Gate Ventures collects $10 mln for maiden fund into Princeton University- PE Hub
Gate Ventures today announced that it has raised $10 million for its first fund. Founded in July 2016, Fitz Gate Ventures invests in startups in which a Princeton alum, faculty member or student is either a founder or member of the senior management team, and to date it has invested in five early stage companies. […]
University of Victoria’s Innovation Centre adds to thriving tech sector
Greater Victoria’s burgeoning high-tech sector may want to brace itself — it’s about to get even bigger. That’s the warning from Jerome Etwaroo, associate director of the Coast Capital Savings Innovation Centre at the University of Victoria, who said his campus program has been brimming with life since it was relaunched last year. “Watch out […]
University of Southern Mississippi Researchers Use I-Corps Grant to Develop New Polymer Technology
At The University of Southern Mississippi, research and innovation are fueling new discoveries in technology that offer real-world applications in the private and commercial sectors. Nothing illustrates this synergy better than a recent National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps grant fostered within the University’s School of Polymers and High Performance Materials. The $50,000 grant – the […]
U of Minnesota Venture Center launches record 18 startup companies in FY17
The University of Minnesota announced today that it launched a record 18 startup companies over the past year based on discoveries and inventions by its researchers. Launching new companies through the Office for Technology Commercialization’s Venture Center is one of the primary ways the University brings cutting-edge research beyond the lab and into the marketplace. […]
University of Georgia Idea Accelerator to welcome largest class to date
The University of Georgia Idea Accelerator will soon welcome its fall 2017 class, potentially the largest in its four year history. The UGA Idea Accelerator is an eight-week program run by the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), in conjunction with the UGA Entrepreneurship Program and Four Athens, a local tech and entrepreneurship incubator. Students in each class work to develop viable […]
University of Delaware founder gets $474K from State to fund new cancer drug company Prelude
Delaware’s Council on Development Finance has voted a $474,491 grant to Prelude Therapeutics, the latest company founded by Dr. Krishna Vaddi, whose previous cancer drug development company, Incyte, is now one of the state’s largest public companies. Prelude, another cancer drug “discovery-based biotech company” that employs around 12 at the University of Delaware’s Star Campus […]
Foundation presents $200K gift to further SSU’s Innovation Accelerator
Shawnee State University Development Foundation has received a $200,000 commitment from the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation, to fund SSU’s Innovation Accelerator Project. The Innovation Accelerator Project aims to renovate buildings in downtown Portsmouth, Ohio, to become the center for economic growth and development for the community. The state-of-the-art accelerator will serve SSU students, local […]
Orbityl, LevelJump named outstanding ventures at NEXT Canada Venture Day
This morning, 12 of NEXT Canada‘s ventures pitched at the organization’s seventh annual venture day, which included an audience of over 250 investors, mentors, donors, and partners at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Venture Day celebrates the end of NEXT Canada’s two spring and summer programs: Next 36, which supports young founders of early stage […]
American University of Sharjah calls on entrepreneurs to participate in the Sheraa Accelerator program
The second edition of Sheraa’s accelerator program is now accepting UAE and international entrepreneurs applications for its second cycle. Sheraa, Sharjah’s official entrepreneurship center, is based at the American University of Sharjah and runs the Emirate’s flagship accelerator program, focusing on scaling innovative, high-growth ventures that drive economic diversification and job creation. “Our second edition […]
Hong Kong X Technology Fund backs six startups, expands to Jordan
Hong Kong X Technology Fund has backed six HK-based emerging technology companies as part of an accelerator programme. This coincides with the launch of its second X-LAB, a co-working space for technology companies, in Jordan on 12 August 2017. This will see several of the investee companies move into X-LAB, sponsored by publicly-listed Sino Group, one […]