Utah Innovation Fund Awards Eden Technologies $250K
The Utah Innovation Fund, the new state-based venture capital firm headquartered in the UofU’s Thomas S. Monson Center in downtown Salt Lake City, awarded $250K to Eden Technologies for their Reverse Osmosis Centrifuge (ROC) technology that improves the efficiency of brackish and ocean water desalination, producing clean, drinkable water using the same energy as current methods. Eden Technologies is a startup […]
Utah Innovation Fund Awards Eden Technologies $250K
The Utah Innovation Fund, the new state-based venture capital firm headquartered in the UofU’s Thomas S. Monson Center in downtown Salt Lake City, awarded $250K to Eden Technologies for their Reverse Osmosis Centrifuge (ROC) technology that improves the efficiency of brackish and ocean water desalination, producing clean, drinkable water using the same energy as current methods. Eden Technologies is a startup […]
$3.9B ‘Game Changer’ for research, ranking of Texas universities
Harrison Keller, the commissioner of higher education in Texas, was “thrilled” when voters approved a state proposal earlier this month to establish a $3.9 billion endowment to support the state’s “emerging” research institutions. “The proposition was a strong endorsement of the vision that the board has laid out in our state’s strategic plan for higher education,” […]
The UK’s attempt to compete with US spin-outs: Five key takeaways for US investors
Last week, the Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement a number of proposals designed to boost growth in the UK. A detailed summary of these is available here. The Autumn Statement follows the recent BVCA Venture Capital Investment Compact, which included measures to further strengthen the UK’s renowned venture capital industry. The UK Government took the opportunity […]
Funding opportunities to develop UC Santa Cruz innovations
The Innovation & Business Engagement Hub is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities to advance innovations being developed at UC Santa Cruz. Innovation Catalyst Grant The Innovation Catalyst Grant is a proof-of-concept program focused on providing targeted gap funding, training, mentorship, and support to university researchers to help de-risk and/or validate the implementation and adoption potential […]
Imperial leads accelerator initiative to turn AI research into new companies
The AI SuperConnector brings together complementary AI innovation expertise at Imperial, York, Leeds and Liverpool universities. Imperial is leading a new accelerator project that will help early career researchers in artificial intelligence (AI) turn their work into startup companies. Starting in January 2024, the AI SuperConnector will provide a broad training in innovation and entrepreneurship, […]
UF, UF Health to create new technology innovation incubator
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health announced today the creation of a new Research and Technology Innovation Incubator. Selected for support through UF President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding process, this 20,000-square-foot space will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary collaborations among the colleges. The $960,000 initiative also will establish the […]
University of Maryland, Baltimore Receives Landmark Funding to Create New Innovation Hub
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) President Bruce Jarrell, MD, FACS, and University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, announced today that the university has received a four-year, $4 million Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant, shared with the University of Maryland Baltimore County […]
UTA student entrepreneurs earn $100,000 in startup funds
The Maverick Entrepreneurship Program and Award was established to encourage UT Arlington students to explore and express their business ideas in a friendly and encouraging environment. The program is one of the most generously funded student-focused entrepreneurship programs in the country. Students must be sharp as they are reviewed by a panel of professionals in […]
5 AU universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation
The University of Newcastle has signed on as an official partner of Uniseed – Australia’s longest running venture fund dedicated to helping university researchers turn their ideas into products and services that deliver impact for our communities. The University is one of five new institutions to join Uniseed, in a move that doubles the number of […]