New $5M fund aims to lure founders from universities | TechCrunch
Spend time at a university, and inevitably you’ll come across someone who has a plan to save the world, or at least make some small part of it better. It might be merely the optimism of youth, but sometimes they’re actually on to something. Critical Venture Partners is betting that young founders plucked fresh from universities […]
U.S. innovation ecosystem is envy of world. Here’s how it got started. — Harvard Gazette
The participation of the federal government in the nation’s innovation ecosystem has been under scrutiny lately. For decades, federal funds have supported academic research, which in turn, has boosted private development, fueling new discoveries in medicine, technology, and other fields. The Trump administration is seeking to cap reimbursement for indirect research costs for biomedical science, […]
CO-LAB to bring entrepreneurs and innovators together – Inside UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte officials recently opened the CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate leaders and community members. “CO-LAB is more than just a space — it’s a catalyst,” said Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “It’s where entrepreneurs and innovators can access the expertise of UNC Charlotte and work together to tackle real-world […]
Innovative research translation and commercialisation accelerated through AU funding boost
AI tools, quantum imaging and mental health therapeutics are among 22 innovative University of Melbourne research projects to receive a critical federal funding boost. SkyOwl, a portable AI tool for aviation professionals, Chromos Labs, a quantum voltage imaging platform and Neurala Biosciences (formerly Psychae Therapeutics), nasal spray dispensing therapeutics for mental health disorders, are three […]
Cambridge UK leaders explore Cambridge US innovation ecosystem | University of Cambridge
The tour included visits to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), Greentown Labs, LabCentral, The Engine, MassRobotics, and Harvard Innovation Labs – each playing a vital role in supporting technology startups and scientific enterprise. The delegates met with entrepreneurs, investors, and research leaders to understand how these organisations facilitate the transition from cutting-edge research to commercial success. […]
Rice Innovation awards third cycle of One Small Step Grants | Rice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University
HOUSTON – (March 13, 2025) – Rice Innovation announced its most recent awardee of the One Small Step Grant, marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for these Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the One Small Step Grant program aims to support lab-stage projects across the Rice campus, providing crucial capital for […]
Glasgow uni innovation cluster development fund ‘oversubscribed’
The Innovation Cluster Development Fund was launched in the New Year to feed a pipeline of new and innovative ventures coming out of the campus that have potential to grow and establish themselves as new businesses. Interest was so strong in the new funding stream that the initiative was many times oversubscribed and is indicative of the high volume […]
U Tennessee Chancellor’s Innovation Fund
The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, launched in 2023, offers seed funding to support faculty and their research teams in developing and commercializing new technologies. Each year, five winners are carefully selected to receive a one-time award of $50,000 to invest towards the refinement and prototyping of their lab-based technologies. The fund prioritizes innovation that addresses real-world […]
Syracuse Orange Innovation Fund Spring 2025 Grant Applications Open
Syracuse University Libraries is accepting spring applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the Orange Innovation Fund grant now through Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. Interested applicants can access the application template online or e-mail OrangeInnovation@syr.edu to request an application package. Grants up to $5,000 per award will be made, with a total of up to $50,000 per academic […]
ASU-led Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine funds 8 promising tech startups
In the startup world, tech companies often fall victim to what’s known as the “valley of death” — the gap between technological proof of concept and actual viable product. Aiming to bridge this perilous gap, an Arizona State University-led, multi-institutional enterprise is funding eight promising companies with technologies that stand to spur economic growth in […]