Bridging the Gap. Together.
DEVELOP SHARED BEST PRACTICES
ADVOCATE FOR THE GAP COMMUNITY
CONNECT INDUSTRY AND INVESTORS
A Community for University Gap Fund and Accelerator Programs
The Community of Action for academic-affiliated innovation, proof of concept, startup, and venture gap fund and accelerator programs.
Founded in 2018, the Gap Fund and Accelerator Program Community of Action (GAP COA) is the resource for and by university, hospital, and research institution leaders looking to evolve active or to support new gap fund/accelerator programs.
This effort is backed by over 17 years of continued investigation and dedicated support of over 300 gap fund/accelerator program through the innovosource Mind the Gap initiative.

GAP COA Best Practice Focus Areas
Defining Gap Fund and Accelerator Program (GAP) Approaches
Raising and Sustaining GAP Funding
Communicating the Value, Need, and Expectations of GAP Programs
Coordinating GAP Programs with Campus Units and Priorities
Implementing Policies and Incentives (P&I) that Support GAP Programs
Managing Inventor Involvement in the GAP Process
Attracting and Collaborating with Commercial and Investment Partners
Evaluating Technologies and Startups for Grants and Investments
Structuring the Financing and Ownership of GAP Technologies and Startups
Cultivating GAP Talent, Mentorship, and Development Support Programs
Assessing and Reporting Impact and Performance Metrics
What's Included in GAP COA Membership?
- Engage and network with peer institutions
- Save resources and hours by leveraging community experience
- $4,500 in immediate value from access to archived reports/events
- Connect to new sources of investment and commercial partnerships
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Open to any research institution at any point in their gap fund/accelerator evolution.
Whether you have managed a program for years, just started thinking about it, or have hit a roadblock, you will find a home here.