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UF Innovate | Tech Licensing celebrated the achievements of University of Florida innovators at its eighth annual Standing InnOvation event on Wednesday, October 29, recognizing the groundbreaking research discoveries made in fiscal year 2025. This year’s event also marks 40 years since UF began transferring technologies from the lab into

The University of Michigan is part of a new initiative with research institutions across the state intended to address Michigan’s pressing environmental issues and related economic challenges. The Livable Futures – Water Collaboration Grants initiative was launched this fall by Research Universities for Michigan, or RU4M, an alliance of Michigan

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1), a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansas to leverage federal funding

Florida Atlantic University’s Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research has announced the latest recipient of its Innovation Pilot Award Program, continuing a tradition of transforming promising early-stage research into technologies with market potential and societal benefit. Established in 2024, the Innovation Pilot Award Program provides FAU researchers with seed funding to advance

The AU Kickstart Fund is designed to fulfill the financial needs of Auburn-affiliated new businesses prior to an initial seed or Series A funding event, and will be administered under the governance and oversight of the Harbert College of Business and the New Venture Accelerator. The Window is Open Beginning today, candidates can

While reducing government investment in scientific research and development may seem like a quick fix to help close the budget deficit, it poses long-term risks to national progress, public welfare, and global leadership. It is not an act of fiscal prudence, but rather a disinvestment in our future. As ITIF has

While reducing government investment in scientific research and development may seem like a quick fix to help close the budget deficit, it poses long-term risks to national progress, public welfare, and global leadership. It is not an act of fiscal prudence, but rather a disinvestment in our future. As ITIF has

An artificial intelligence tool designed to ensure cancer patients receive more precise chemotherapy doses, has secured $500,000 in funding from the University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund (The Fund). Developed by researchers from the University of Melbourne and Western Health, the startup called ‘PredicTx Health’, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor chemotherapy doses

When you catch a cold, your immune system jumps into action. Antibodies — your body’s natural defenders — block and neutralize the virus, marking the invader for destruction by other immune cells. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are lab-made proteins that work in a similar way. They’re designed to target harmful cells

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund announced $400,000 in funding for the University of Michigan-Flint. According to the governor’s office, the funding will be used for startup support services to boost entrepreneurial capacity and build a pipeline of evergreen funds. The University of Michigan-Flint

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N accelerator program, including several ventures led by University of Newcastle students and alumni. The 2025 cohort is tackling mental health breakthroughs, menopause support, smarter job platforms for international students, next-gen