University Gap Funding and Accelerator Community News

Two faculty members from the College of Engineering & Applied Science recently received Bridge Grants from the UWM Research Foundation to advance their startup companies. Launched in 2021, the Research Foundation Bridge Grant Program helps high-potential UWM startups overcome early funding gaps and accelerate their growth. Bridge Grants are supported

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has launched the Propel Penn State Seed Fund, an initiative designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on experience in venture capital while supporting real-world startups seeking early-stage investment. The Propel Penn State Seed Fund expands access to undergraduate students interested in venture investing

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — 1834 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, announced the launch of its inaugural $20 million fund to invest in startups founded by Tulane University alumni, faculty, and extended community—including those who have engaged with Tulane programs, partnerships, or innovation initiatives. 1834 Ventures has completed a $4.4 million first

Three Indiana University researchers have received $25,000 each from the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office’s Gap Fund, which moves projects closer to commercialization. The Gap Fund is a translational research grant program that helps IU innovators overcome commercialization barriers by increasing the project’s marketability. Through additional targeted research, the fund aims to

These teams are turning their visions into viable ventures backed by the University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab, located within the 1819 Innovation Hub. The UC Digital Pre-Accelerator is one of the region’s premier launchpads for entrepreneurial-minded individuals wishing to take their idea from concept through to commercialization. As part of the Venture

Amplifying its role as a venture creator and investor, Monash University has unveiled Monash Ventures, a new identity that unifies its venture and investment activities under a single, strategic banner. This move signals Monash’s commitment to building and backing high-impact spinout companies that translate world-class research into real-world innovation. Monash Ventures

CU Anschutz is proud to announce the Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship (HIE) Initiative at CU Innovations — a campus-built effort designed to support faculty, staff, and students in turning medical ideas into real-world patient impact. Launching this Fall, HIE marks a new chapter in innovation support at CU Anschutz, expanding

Today, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will partner with Rowan University to create a new multi-location Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in Camden and Mullica Hill. The SIC, operated by Plug and Play, will support the research, development and commercialization of novel medical technologies and devices, serving as an accelerator for South Jersey’s