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Forbes: Eight Leading Midwestern Universities Launch A Bay Area Innovation Hub

Eight leading midwestern universities announced today that they are launching a San Francisco–based hub designed to support their startups, advance their research commercialization and connect them with new investors and partners in the San Francisco region. The Third Coast Foundry is being developed as a two-year pilot project by the

March 19, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: University of Sheffield / AmpliSi Silicon Anode Technology

Award & Investment Overview Clean Growth Fund has made a pre-seed investment in AmpliSi, a University of Sheffield spinout developing silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The investment represents the first capital deployment from Clean Growth Fund’s £150 million Fund II, which reached a first close of £49 million. Northern

March 19, 2026

Fund That Tiger Looks To Inject $10 Million Into Clemson University-Led Startups

There’s a new fund ready to put some green behind Clemson orange. Fund That Tiger, a Clemson, SC-based venture capital fund, is set to invest exclusively into Clemson University alumni-led startups and university-born technologies. The fund is targeting to close at $10 million, with LPs made up of a mix of

March 19, 2026

GAP Insights: When Proof of Concept Proves Itself

The UC Regents’ decision to re-up their state-supported POC program is notable not because it introduces a new program, but because it validates an existing one. The systemwide POC fund, established in 2024, has already demonstrated measurable impact: • 47 funded projects across 10 campuses • ~22x follow-on capital attraction

March 19, 2026

McMaster awarded $300,000 to expand Startup Survivor program – McMaster News

McMaster University has received $300,000 from the provincial government to expand entrepreneurship programming for startups. The investment comes from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) as part of their postsecondary funding program, which was created to enhance commercialization efforts within Ontario’s postsecondary sector and drive economic growth. The funding for McMaster will be used to expand the Startup

March 17, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: Rowan Innovation Venture Fund / Robossis Alpha Robotic Surgery System

Program & Investment Overview The Rowan Innovation Venture Fund is supporting the commercialization of Robossis Alpha, a robotic orthopedic surgery platform developed at Rowan University. The startup Robossis was founded by Dr. Hamed Abedin-Nasab, who serves as CEO while also leading research as an associate professor of biomedical engineering. The

March 12, 2026

How U-M created a Midwest startup movement | The University Record

Moving research breakthroughs from the lab into a successful startup company, where they can benefit all corners of society, is a Herculean task. Refinement. Regulations. Competition. And at every step, formidable funding concerns. But over the last decade, the University of Michigan has outpaced institutions across the country in turning

March 12, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: University of Arizona / Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund

Program Overview Tech Launch Arizona launched the Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund to help startups commercializing University of Arizona technologies navigate the early-stage “valley of death,” when companies face the highest risk of failure after launch. The fund’s first investments support three startups emerging from University of Arizona research. Doug Hockstad,

March 12, 2026

GAP Impact: University of Colorado Boulder: $3.7B Startup Capital Raised

Summary University of Colorado Boulder reports that commercialization activities through Venture Partners have generated significant economic and innovation outcomes, reinforcing the role of structured commercialization programs in translating research discoveries into market impact. Startups founded on CU Boulder technologies have raised $3.7 billion in capital funding, demonstrating strong downstream investor

March 10, 2026

$600,000 In Ohio State Funding Supports U Cincy AI And Healthtech Startups

Ohio has awarded more than $600,000 in state funding to healthtech startups emerging from the University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab, reinforcing Cincinnati’s growing reputation as a Midwest hub for healthcare innovation. The funding supports companies developing technologies in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and advanced manufacturing. The startups operate through the

March 10, 2026

18 student startups win UNC 789 Student Venture Fund awards

A low-cost, lab-free diagnostic device for cervical cancer. A data-driven digital marketplace that matches you with the perfect puppy to adopt. An AI-powered search engine that saves you hours of manually weeding through LinkedIn and the web for business contacts. These are just three of 18 student startups announced by Innovate

March 10, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: University of Glasgow / AI Cancer Detection Platform

Program & Research Overview Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed an AI-based diagnostic platform designed to improve early cancer detection by identifying microscopic biological changes in tissue samples. The system uses machine learning to analyze imaging data in ways that may detect cancerous patterns earlier than conventional pathology

March 5, 2026