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Vanderbilt U Innovation Catalyst Fund announces awardees
Vanderbilt University has announced the recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the February 2024 cycle. The program, designed to propel translational research and innovation into real-world solutions, continues to support faculty across diverse disciplines with pre-seed funding. The...
Read MoreDuke launches $20M incubator to turn academic research into industry products
Duke-NUS Medical School is launching a $20 million incubator, LIVE Ventures, to help commercialize academic research projects and transform scientific breakthroughs into clinical applications. The incubator aims to supply academic innovators with expertise and resources from the public and private...
Read MorePurdue researchers receive $175K from Purdue Innovates to strengthen market readiness of their work
Duke-NUS Medical School is launching a $20 million incubator, LIVE Ventures, to help commercialize academic research projects and transform scientific breakthroughs into clinical applications. The incubator aims to supply academic innovators with expertise and resources from the public and private...
Read MoreUC Bearcat Ventures Reveals First Investments
Bearcat Ventures is the University of Cincinnati’s venture capital-focused student organization platform. It introduces students to the details of early-stage startup investments and equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The two local startups selected...
Read MoreBerkeley SkyDeck widens eligibility for startup accelerator applicants
The Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator is opening its application eligibility beyond startup founders affiliated with the University of California at Berkeley. For the Batch 19 of the accelerator class, Berkeley SkyDeck for the first time will accept applications from founders founders from across the...
Read More3 faculty awarded IU GAP grants to move inventions toward the marketplace
From the formula that shepherded Crest toothpaste to a new method of detecting chemical evidence from surfaces, Indiana University researchers have a long history of inventions that improve health and change lives. To continue groundbreaking discovery, the IU Innovation and Commercialization...
Read MoreCultivating giants: How nurturing university spinouts fuels innovation ecosystems
Innovation thrives at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Universities serve as breeding grounds for startups poised to disrupt industries with their novel ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Yet, the path from academic breakthroughs to commercial success is laden with challenges, particularly for...
Read MoreCSU STRATA seeks applicants for Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program
Colorado State University faculty are advancing research and driving innovation. With funding available through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, researchers are accelerating the commercialization of CSU innovations that promise significant economic impact in Colorado. Grants of...
Read MoreUB announces first round of seed funding for health projects integrating AI
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drugs customized to a person’s DNA. Streamlined hospital admissions for older adults with complex medical issues. Improved language development in children who are late talkers. A way to enhance surgical skills and patient outcomes. Now underway at...
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