University Of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab Partnering With Flywheel For SustainableCincy Cohort
The University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab—in partnership with the Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub—announced it is helping five socially minded startups grow. The first-ever SustainableCincy collaboration between these two startup accelerator programs is expected to drive positive social impact and innovation throughout Greater Cincinnati. As one of Queen City’s longest-running business accelerators, UC’s Venture Lab […]
Indiana U lands $138M grant from Lilly Endowment to fund new biosciences accelerator
Indiana University has landed a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment that will fund construction of a state-of-the-art facility to drive advancements and commercialization in biosciences and develop talent in the sector. IU announced the gift Thursday morning, calling it the largest grant it has ever received in support of research and development. The […]
University of Glasgow launches Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator in partnership with STAC
The Infinity G accelerator numbers 15 ventures including 10 spinouts, from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology, and is designed to nurture and advance groundbreaking deeptech ventures. Alessia, Glanadair, AevaSpec, Flora Wind, ForceBiology, Diabetes Companion, Hoofsmart, Orthovis, Quantcore, Quantrologee, RX Watt, Scotia Biotech, SepSense, and Unravel Health join the first cohort, a 13-week accelerator hosted […]
Ateios Systems Secures $350K NSF Grant for Battery Innovation
Ateios Systems has secured $350,000 in grants from the NSF Engines: Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine to advance its innovative, environmentally friendly battery electrode manufacturing. Their RaiCure™ technology aims to eliminate toxic chemicals, enhancing battery performance while reducing costs, with the first product, RaiCore™ HV LCO, launched in July 2024.
From the blackboard to the boardroom: why university is a great place to become an entrepreneur – Physics World
What does an idea need to change the world? Physics drives scientific advancements in healthcare, green energy, sustainable materials and many other applications. However, to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, physicists need to be equipped with entrepreneurship skills. Many students dream of using their knowledge and passion for physics to change the world, […]
Breakthrough Fellowship Program aims to help researchers become founders – Australian Manufacturing Forum
State government-backed venture fund Breakthrough Victoria has announced a new $7.5 million Breakthrough Fellowship Program, aimed at supporting researcher entrepreneur talent. According to a statement from the organisation on Friday, the program aims to cultivate “the next generation of startup founders from Victorian universities and medical research institutes” and is predicted to “establish up to 50 […]
TU Dublin spinout gets €1m from Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund
TU Dublin Innovation & Knowledge Transfer Office and Dr Sean Bond, a researcher from TU Dublin, have been awarded a grant from Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund valued at nearly €1 million. Dr Bond’s spinout, Sm:art, uses advanced sensors, machine learning, and automated treatment to prevent structural deterioration in reinforced concrete. By shifting from reactive fixes […]
Monash Venture Studio launched as new incubator for spinouts – Monash Innovation
Monash Innovation has launched Monash Venture Studio, a new addition to their Innovation Ecosystem and an exciting new initiative designed to accelerate research entrepreneurship and innovation. This collaboration, led by The Generator and Monash Innovation, will provide a faster and more efficient pathway for spinning out groundbreaking innovations from the university. The Monash Venture Studio is […]
Washington Research Foundation awards $232K to Mo Li of the University of Washington to develop novel LiDAR technology
Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has awarded a $232,171 phase 2 technology commercialization grant to support research led by Mo Li, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Washington (UW). Li is developing a novel beam-steering technology as a smaller, more robust and less expensive alternative to conventional mechanical LiDAR […]
Launching dreams: UT helps entrepreneurs from
Technology entrepreneurs with big ideas for new businesses can turn their dreams into reality at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. UT is creating and growing tech-based companies right here in East Tennessee, strengthening our regional economy and creating good jobs that support families. “As Tennessee’s land-grant research institution, we are all about speeding the transfer of […]