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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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McMaster Startup Internship program offers students real-world entrepreneurial experience 

The McMaster Startup Internship program gives students a chance to support real business ventures, gain valuable entrepreneurship experience and make lasting career connections. Are you a student looking to grow your professional skills in an exciting startup environment? The new McMaster Startup Internships (MSI) offer students real-world entrepreneurial experience that

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Philadelphia collaboration makes it a standout innovation region

Philadelphia tends to self-identify as an underdog, but the region’s startup and innovation ecosystem is overcoming that reputation. With a lofty goal to solidify itself as a top tech market, the region is leaning into collaboration to get there. Startups, nonprofits, community orgs and local government are all working together

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Three Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering department-affiliated teams awarded $125K each in CU Boulder Lab Venture Challenge 

Three professors from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering were among 10 teams of University of Colorado Boulder faculty, researchers and graduate student innovators awarded $125,000 each in this year’s Lab Venture Challenge (LVC). This year, 14 teams of University of Colorado Boulder faculty, researchers and graduate student innovators competed for a combined $1.25

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