Accessing the Mind the Gap Report for Research Institutions
Institutional License
Field intelligence on research institution gap fund and accelerator programs advancing research-driven innovation.
The Mind the Gap report provides a field-level view of how research institutions structure and operate gap-stage programs—translational research funds, proof-of-concept initiatives, startup accelerators, and affiliated venture activities—that advance discoveries toward commercialization and real-world impact.
This institutional license is designed for program leaders, research administrators, commercialization offices, and institutional leadership seeking a comprehensive reference for program strategy, benchmarking, and stakeholder communication.
Price: $599 (Institutional License)
Connected to GAP COA
The Mind the Gap initiative both informs and is informed by the Gap Fund and Accelerator Program Community of Action (GAP COA)—a consortium of research institutions collaborating to strengthen gap-stage innovation infrastructure through shared intelligence and coordinated ecosystem engagement.
Institutions participating in GAP COA receive the full Mind the Gap 2025 report as part of their annual participation.
What’s Inside the Report?
Analysis of the early-stage capital landscape supporting research-driven innovation
Strategies for structuring and sustaining gap fund and accelerator programs
Operational frameworks for evaluating and advancing research-originated technologies and startups
Approaches for measuring commercialization outcomes and institutional impact
Emerging models for mentorship, venture development, and ecosystem engagement
Over 50 charts, figures, and diagrams supporting program strategy and communication
Who this is for
The Mind the Gap 2025 Institutional License is intended for research institutions that are:
- Operating or advancing a gap fund or accelerator program
- Refining proof-of-concept and translational funding approaches
- Strengthening startup formation and venture development pathways
- Communicating program value to leadership, donors, and stakeholders
- Evaluating partnership and ecosystem engagement strategies
How Institutions Use this Report
Institutions commonly use Mind the Gap 2025 to:
- Benchmark program structure, governance, and funding models
- Align commercialization and venture development pathways across units
- Strengthen internal decision-making and program design
- Support leadership communications, fundraising narratives, and strategic planning
- Inform partnership conversations with industry, investors, and philanthropy
Accessing the Report for Ecosystem Partners
Organizations seeking to better understand the landscape of research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, or interested in engaging with the broader ecosystem of GAP-stage innovation, are encouraged to connect with innovosource directly.
We work with aligned corporate innovation teams, investment groups, and philanthropic organizations interested in engaging with research institutions advancing translational innovation. Depending on your goals, access to Mind the Gap 2025 may be provided directly or through a broader ecosystem engagement pathway.
To help preserve the integrity and intended use of the report, institutional licenses are generally reserved for internal use by research institutions and participating organizations.
Please contact us to set up a discussion so we can align with your needs and serve as a helpful resource.
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