Research Institution Gap Funding and Accelerator Programs (GAP) Insights

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and SAB today concluded the showcase for the ninth cohort of the TAQADAM startup accelerator. The event marked the culmination of six months of development, with 20 ventures preparing to scale within Saudi Arabia’s diversifying economy.  This year’s cohort includes 20 startups

Newswise — ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University’s New Venture Accelerator (NVA), launched in 2024 out of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship (CCE), announces its third cohort of participants. The NVA offers current SLU students and alumni who graduated within the last five years equity-free investments of up to $50,000

Administered by the CUbit Quantum Initiative at the University of Colorado Boulder on behalf of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the program provides targeted, non-dilutive funding to both academic and industry-led teams demonstrating strong commercial potential. Each awardee receives $50,000 to advance translational efforts. This support is especially

Six student-led startups were each awarded $50,000 in funding at The Ohio State University’s 2026 President’s Buckeye Accelerator (PBA) finale, led by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship. The pitch event featured 12 teams presenting their ventures to a panel of judges representing a cross-section of entrepreneurs and business professionals. Teams delivered

The EIC Pre-Accelerator programme focuses on “widening countries” under Horizon Europe, as well as associated nations and outermost regions, where start-up ecosystems often face structural challenges. By directing funding and support to these areas, the initiative aims to unlock untapped potential and reduce disparities across Europe. The selected companies come from 22

On Friday, April 17, the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office hosted the second annual Startup Launchpad, featuring panels discussing various topics and resources useful to researchers, startup founders, and others locally involved in commercialization and innovation. The keynote speaker was Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, who spoke with

DALLAS, April 24, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and drives nearly $415 billion in annual health‑related costs, according to the American Heart Association, highlighting the need for scalable, real‑world health innovation. In response, the American Heart Association is investing in early-stage