Commerce Launches New Program to Power Research, Innovation in Kansas
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1), a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansas to leverage federal funding and research and development opportunities […]
FAU Innovation Pilot Awards Drive Faculty Research from Lab to Market
Florida Atlantic University’s Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research has announced the latest recipient of its Innovation Pilot Award Program, continuing a tradition of transforming promising early-stage research into technologies with market potential and societal benefit. Established in 2024, the Innovation Pilot Award Program provides FAU researchers with seed funding to advance early-stage innovations, build prototypes and […]
Auburn University Kickstart Fund Opens Grant Application Window
The AU Kickstart Fund is designed to fulfill the financial needs of Auburn-affiliated new businesses prior to an initial seed or Series A funding event, and will be administered under the governance and oversight of the Harbert College of Business and the New Venture Accelerator. The Window is Open Beginning today, candidates can visit the AU Kickstart webpage to see […]
Government Funding: The Unsung Hero of Innovation and Progress | ITIF
While reducing government investment in scientific research and development may seem like a quick fix to help close the budget deficit, it poses long-term risks to national progress, public welfare, and global leadership. It is not an act of fiscal prudence, but rather a disinvestment in our future. As ITIF has previously written, a 20 percent […]
Government Funding: The Unsung Hero of Innovation and Progress
While reducing government investment in scientific research and development may seem like a quick fix to help close the budget deficit, it poses long-term risks to national progress, public welfare, and global leadership. It is not an act of fiscal prudence, but rather a disinvestment in our future. As ITIF has previously written, a 20 percent […]
$500k University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund investment for AI tool to accurately dose chemotherapy
An artificial intelligence tool designed to ensure cancer patients receive more precise chemotherapy doses, has secured $500,000 in funding from the University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund (The Fund). Developed by researchers from the University of Melbourne and Western Health, the startup called ‘PredicTx Health’, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor chemotherapy doses to each patient. Chemotherapy is […]
When you catch a cold, your immune system jumps into action. Antibodies — your body’s natural defenders — block and neutralize the virus, marking the invader for destruction by other immune cells. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are lab-made proteins that work in a similar way. They’re designed to target harmful cells with precision, making them powerful […]
University of Michigan-Flint given $400,000 from state for startup support services
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund announced $400,000 in funding for the University of Michigan-Flint. According to the governor’s office, the funding will be used for startup support services to boost entrepreneurial capacity and build a pipeline of evergreen funds. The University of Michigan-Flint and 12 others were chosen […]
Here are the startups in the 2025 University of Newcastle I2N accelerator
Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N accelerator program, including several ventures led by University of Newcastle students and alumni. The 2025 cohort is tackling mental health breakthroughs, menopause support, smarter job platforms for international students, next-gen loan tech, foolproof plant care […]
Berkeley Talks: How Berkeley became a powerhouse for innovation and startups – Berkeley News
UC Berkeley is widely considered a leader in innovation and startups. Pitchbook university rankings from 2025 announced, for the third year in a row, that Berkeley graduates have founded more venture-backed companies than undergraduate alumni from any other university in the world. Some might wonder, says Chancellor Rich Lyons, if this entrepreneurial energy clashes with Berkeley’s tradition […]