The Pentagon launches a military-grade university startup accelerator
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched a 12-week university accelerator program modeled after Y Combinator, offering $500,000 to 15 early-stage teams from U.S. universities. Targeting dual-use technologies in AI, cybersecurity, space, and energy, the initiative aims to bridge academic innovation with defense procurement pathways while capitalizing on rising student interest in […]
University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders cut ribbon on Catalyst project, new era of innovation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has unveiled its $97 million Catalyst innovation hub in Omaha’s EDGE District, marking a transformative step in bridging academic research with commercial viability. Developed in partnership with GreenSlate Development and Koelbel & Co., this 170,000-square-foot facility repurposes the historic Omaha Steel Works site into a collaborative ecosystem for […]
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announces grants to CU Boulder and CU Denver startups and researchers | Venture Partners at CU Boulder | University of Colorado Boulder
The latest round of Colorado’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program funding showcases the state’s sophisticated approach to bridging the commercialization gap between university research and market-ready technologies. OEDIT’s $1.65 million investment across 35 recipients demonstrates a strategic focus on technologies that will drive Colorado’s economic competitiveness in global markets Three Takeaways: 1.Diversified Technology Portfolio Approach: The […]
Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Impact of JHTV’s Venture Mentorship Program – Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) has many initiatives to support early-stage entrepreneurs, including structured mentorship. The Venture Mentorship Program (VMP) is a transformative experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. It pairs seasoned mentors with budding innovators, fostering a dynamic environment where ideas can flourish and businesses can thrive. It provides business-focused mentorship to innovators from all nine […]
SFU launches i2I Research and Innovation Institute to strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem
SFU’s i2I (Invention to Innovation) Research and Innovation Institute (i2IRII) will serve as the national centre of excellence dedicated to strengthening Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The Institute aims to grow Canadian entrepreneurial capacity by helping researchers translate their discoveries into practical applications, and support innovation by bridging the gap between scientific invention and real-world impact. “A major milestone […]
Villanova University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hosts 14th Annual Pitch Day
VILLANOVA, Pa. (May 22, 2025) – On April 26, Villanova University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) hosted its 14th annual Pitch Day. Held each April, Pitch Day gives students from across the University the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit by pitching an idea for a new business, from the ground up. On Pitch Day, students took part in the […]
New Mayo Venture Partner (MVP) program announced to accelerate innovation – Mayo Clinic News Network
Mayo Clinic’s Business Development team, consistently recognized as one of the top commercialization operations among academic medical centers, is expanding its capabilities through a new initiative: the Mayo Venture Partner (MVP) program. In response to the dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape, Mayo Clinic is enlisting industry veterans to create groundbreaking technologies, co-invest in aligned companies and […]
Uruguay launches new innovation program
Uruguay’s government has launched a program called Uruguay Innovates (U+I), which it says will boost investment and improve development in the country. On May 21, president Yamandú Orsi revealed that the project will seek to “streamline efforts and organize the existing ecosystem,” in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The program seeks to improve research, attract investment, and […]
The Runway at Florida Atlantic Announces 15th Venture Class
The Runway at Florida Atlantic recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 15th cohort of its Venture Program. The Venture Program provides the most promising startups and talented entrepreneurs in South Florida with an opportunity to join a year-long program that offers resources from FAU’s Innovation and Business Development pipeline, entrepreneurial instruction, structured team-based […]
Murphy, NJIT and NJEDA Unveil NJII Venture Studio
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) marked a milestone in the state’s innovation economy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NJII Venture Studio. The event featured remarks from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, NJIT President Teik C. Lim and Michael Johnson, president of NJIT’s New Jersey Innovation […]