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Biolocity inaugural pitch competition showcases next generation of biomedical innovators | Emory News

Biolocity, a partnership between Georgia Tech and Emory University dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of breakthrough biomedical innovations, successfully hosted its inaugural Biolocity Pitch Competition this summer. The event brought Georgia Tech and Emory innovators together with an accomplished panel of investors, entrepreneurs and commercialization experts.  Designed specifically for innovators

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September 10, 2026

NKU Foundation launches Norse Ventures Fund to invest in students, innovation and regional growth : Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Northern Kentucky University is launching the NKU Foundation Venture and Innovation Fund (Norse Ventures), an initiative designed to drive innovation, expand student opportunity and fuel economic growth in our region. The Norse Ventures Fund combines experiential learning with mission-aligned investing, creating opportunities for students to work alongside experienced investors while

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September 10, 2026

GAP Insights: Brown University / $37M Philanthropic Gift Builds a Bench-to-Bedside Translation Engine

Executive Brief Brown University and Brown University Health are using a $37 million philanthropic investment from the Starr Foundation to create the Starr Healthspan Innovation Alliance, a five-year initiative designed to move discoveries in aging biology from university laboratories into clinical trials and ultimately patient care. The investment connects Brown’s

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September 10, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: Universitat Politècnica de València Spinout iPronics Raises $125 Million Series B to Scale Optical Networking for AI Data Centers

Award & Investment Overview iPronics, a 2019 spinout from Universitat Politècnica de València, has raised $125 million in Series B funding to scale its programmable optical networking platform for AI data centers. The round was co-led by Maverick Silicon and Light Street Capital, with NVIDIA joining alongside Triatomic Capital, Bosch

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September 10, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: Senticell Raises Nearly $7 Million to Advance University of Pennsylvania-Licensed RBC-Based Liquid Biopsy Platform

Award & Investment Overview Senticell has closed an oversubscribed seed financing round approaching $7 million to advance a liquid biopsy platform exclusively licensed from the University of Pennsylvania and based on research pioneered at Penn Medicine. The financing included participation from The Venture City, Capital Factory, Scalpel Ventures, Evoce Capital,

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September 10, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: MSU Research Foundation Venture Funds Complete 23 Startup Investments in Q2 2026

Award & Investment Overview The MSU Research Foundation announced 23 startup investments completed through Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise between April and June 2026, extending its coordinated venture funding model across a broad portfolio of early-stage technology companies. The investments span healthcare, artificial intelligence, financial technology, advanced manufacturing, energy,

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September 10, 2026

Lockheed Martin Ventures, Sumitomo’s Presidio Ventures back Diffraqtion – Aerospace Manufacturing and Design

Diffraqtion, an MIT and University of Maryland spinout building quantum camera platforms for defense and space sensing, announced strategic investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures, the venture arm of Sumitomo Corp., bringing total funding to over $10M. Following strong investor interest, Diffraqtion elected to cap its pre-seed, which also

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September 1, 2026

Congressman secures $3 million for UTC’s Translational Research Program

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has successfully secured $3 million in federal funding to advance the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Translational Research Program. This significant investment underscores UTC’s commitment to pioneering research and innovation that directly benefits the community and the region. The funding, awarded as part of a federal appropriations

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September 1, 2026

GAP Pipeline Brief: Northwestern University N.XT Fund Backs Three Research-Based Startups Advancing Toward External Investment

Award & Investment Overview Northwestern University’s N.XT Fund has selected Amino Cosmetic Peptides Inc., AtomoAI Inc., and GoEco Inc. as its newest portfolio companies, providing GAP funding and venture-readiness support to help the research-based startups advance toward commercialization and external investment. The three companies span regenerative biotechnology, AI-enabled healthcare, and

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August 31, 2026
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