Ontario launches Health Innovation Pathway to accelerate new medical technologies
Ontario says they’ve launched the Health Innovation Pathway, a new program designed to accelerate the adoption of health-care technologies and improve patient care across the province. The initiative they say, focuses on Ontario-made innovations, including medical devices, digital tools, medical imaging, lab and genetic testing, and new models of care. The pathway aims to ensure […]
New Baylor venture competition brings AI startup craze to Waco
There are 498 private AI companies valued at over $1 billion. A new initiative in the Hankamer School of Business has many hoping number 499 comes from Baylor. “Think you’ve got the next big idea in AI?” asks the flyer for Baylor’s inaugural AI Venture Challenge, a Shark Tank-style startup competition in which Baylor students can win […]
GAP Insights: MUSC Launches $30M in Health Venture Funding to Spur SC Innovation
The Medical University of South Carolina has unveiled a groundbreaking $30 million venture fund initiative to accelerate health innovation and economic growth statewide. With two complementary funds—the $20M 1824 Health Ventures Fund I for university spinouts and the $10M South Carolina Health Innovation Fund for state-focused companies—MUSC is leading the charge to propel research-based breakthroughs […]
Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups through Runway and Spinout programs
Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups to its campus this September through its Runway Startups Program — with ventures tackling challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety. To date, more than 120 companies have launched from the Runway program — run by the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute […]
UConn to Host Inaugural Tech Showcase –
UConn will host its first-ever Tech Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 18, gathering some of the state’s top innovators in celebration of groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial talent. The Showcase will provide opportunities for established professionals, newcomers, and students alike. It will feature cutting-edge business startups, presentations from career-motivated postgraduate students, expert insights from UConn faculty, and achievements […]
University of Michigan Bold Challenges awards nearly $1 million in ‘Accelerate’ grants
The Bold Challenges Initiative has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 10 University of Michigan teams pursuing large-scale, interdisciplinary grants. The projects receiving “Accelerate” funding range from finding ways to treat a common cause of heart disease to identifying the barriers that low-income families face when trying to utilize early-intervention programming designed for infants […]
GAP Insights: Transatlantic collaboration: Vanderbilt, Liverpool award first joint research seed grants
The Vanderbilt–Liverpool Joint Research Seed Grant program exemplifies how early-stage, strategically matched funding can unlock deep, international academic collaboration. By starting with relationship-building around shared competencies (in music and broader research strengths), the program advances impactful partnerships. Three key takeaways for best practices: 1.Leverage Mutual Institutional Strengths: Seed funding should target areas of evident synergy, […]
Introducing the 2025 ilab x Momentum Accelerator cohort at University of Queensland
For the first time, The University of Queensland’s Ventures ilab Accelerator is partnering with the Momentum Accelerator to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for UQ-affiliated startups. This combined program supports two distinct streams, each with unique goals and funding opportunities to help get their ideas off the ground. The ilab stream is designed for early-stage ventures, typically at or near product-ready […]
MSU Research Foundation launches $4M startup competition, shot at $1m grand prize
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has secured $4 million to transform PitchMI as a founder-focused startup competition aimed at fueling Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The reimagined PitchMI will award eight $250,000 investments to regional winners, who will then advance to a statewide final for a shot at an additional $1 million grand prize. By the […]
GAP Insights: Utah officials betting Nucleus Institute to become a hub where research and technology materialize
Utah has elevated its innovation game with the launch of the Nucleus Institute, now the central hub galvanizing research, business, and talent across the state. This initiative brings together government, higher education, and industry, focusing on tangible results: breakthrough commercialization, coordinated investment, and a dynamic statewide talent network. What Sets Nucleus Institute Apart •Integrated Approach: […]