Jefferson University launches $2M fund for hemp innovation and sustainability
$2 million gift from Australian philanthropist Barry Lambert will spur a new Jefferson Health initiative to promote innovation in the use of industrial hemp. The cannabis crop is on the cusp of a resurgence in the United States as federal restrictions have eased in recent years, paving the way for commercial cultivation for various industries. […]
Lab-to-market study explores success
ANN ARBOR—Universities and federal laboratories are the cornerstones of American innovation, developing new products that address important societal issues and drive economic growth. The University of Michigan, with support from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology, studied public research universities across North America to identify best practices for bringing new […]
UA Startup to Bring Holographic Video Glasses Into View
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences have developed a new breed of augmented reality display that is capturing high-tech imaginations. Inventor and professor Nasser Peyghambarian, Ph.D., has been working on video holograms for over two decades. Today’s popular virtual reality technology uses goggles that completely block out the outside world. In contrast, augmented reality […]
15 Key Questions Venture Capitalists Will Ask Before Investing In Your Startup
Venture capitalists make decisions constantly about whether or not to invest in various startups. The majority of the time, the answer is no. There can be many reasons for this decision, including that the startup is not within the firm’s focus or stage of desired investment. But assuming the company is within the investment parameters of the fund, […]
IllinoisVENTURES funds startups across University system
Tom Parkinson was looking for an opportunity to work with tech-based startups in a research university setting. He found IllinoisVENTURES and became the senior director of the program. IllinoisVENTURES is a capital firm devoted to assisting entrepreneurs, including faculty, students and alumni from the three campuses of the University of Illinois System. “We provide startup and […]
[Recommended Watch for Our Community] ‘The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
I like movies. Especially those that take you on a rollercoaster that leaves you walking away with a mixed bag of unresolved thoughts/feelings/ideas. Movies that make you think. I highly recommended cautionary documentary and the rise and fall of Theranos. Theranos was an extreme case of potential fraud, patient abuse, and it seems like a […]
3 things we learned mapping Baltimore’s startup ecosystem–Universities are central
Even in a midsized city such as Baltimore, there are hundreds of resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. From accelerators to mentorship programs, these resources are offered by universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and other local companies to help strengthen and grow the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Knowing what resources are […]
Universities shift to biotech, med-tech startup mode
Food allergy professor Cathryn Nagler has become a celebrity of sorts. The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation gets emails almost every week from people—oftentimes parents of children with food allergies—looking for an introduction and asking if they can support her work. Nagler’s startup, ClostraBio, develops therapies that prevent or treat allergic […]
How a gift activated a new social impact entrepreneurship design in inside higher ed
In 2009, The Lewis Family Foundation gave a generous gift to Babson College with the express desire to galvanize faculty, students, staff, and alumni around the greater notions of social entrepreneurship and social impact, influencing Babson’s core strategy to educate leaders who will create economic and social value simultaneously. President-Elect Stephen Spinelli MBA’92, who will […]
The Value of Industry-University Collaborations in Water Research
Traditionally, research conducted at many universities falls under the category of fundamental research, which is primarily conducted to enhance our basic knowledge in a certain area. In the trenchless technology industry, and regarding the university researchers active in the field, the focus has been much more on the application of knowledge to solve engineering and […]