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Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups to its campus this September through its Runway Startups Program — with ventures tackling challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety. To date, more than 120 companies have launched from the Runway program — run

UConn will host its first-ever Tech Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 18, gathering some of the state’s top innovators in celebration of groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial talent. The Showcase will provide opportunities for established professionals, newcomers, and students alike. It will feature cutting-edge business startups, presentations from career-motivated postgraduate students, expert insights

The Bold Challenges Initiative has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 10 University of Michigan teams pursuing large-scale, interdisciplinary grants. The projects receiving “Accelerate” funding range from finding ways to treat a common cause of heart disease to identifying the barriers that low-income families face when trying to utilize

For the first time, The University of Queensland’s Ventures ilab Accelerator is partnering with the Momentum Accelerator to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for UQ-affiliated startups. This combined program supports two distinct streams, each with unique goals and funding opportunities to help get their ideas off the ground. The ilab stream is designed for early-stage ventures,

The Michigan State University Research Foundation has secured $4 million to transform PitchMI as a founder-focused startup competition aimed at fueling Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The reimagined PitchMI will award eight $250,000 investments to regional winners, who will then advance to a statewide final for a shot at an additional $1

Victoria is at the heart of health innovation with the opening of a new research accelerator. The Monash Velos Accelerator will focus on the connections between obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The hub will fast-track the invention and development of: heart health therapies clinical products cardiac technology

Oxford University was an early investor in OrganOx, supporting the company with proof-of-concept funding via the University Challenge Seed Fund and investing further through the Spinout Equity Management Fund. Full story: Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn | University of Oxford

From launching a clothing line for neurodivergent individuals to creating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industries as diverse as health care, computing and drone operation, Orange Innovation Fund grants are fueling a diverse set of entrepreneurial ventures led by University innovators. The competitive micro-grant program, coordinated through the University Libraries,