Mind The GAP 2022 Report
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The University Tech/Startup Valley of Death is Real
Find out what universities are doing about it
17 Years of experience and data to support the development of and partnership with university translational research, proof of concept, startup, and venture gap fund and accelerator programs.
The innovation system that transitions breakthroughs in research from the lab into the marketplace is constrained by the lack of available early-stage capital and development support. This “gap” extends from where the government funding of basic research ends to where existing companies or investors are willing to accept the risk to commercialize or invest in the technology or startup. The negative result is that a large portion of economic creation and commercial potential is left unrealized because it isn’t funded and supported.
This shortage of early-stage development capital and support must be recognized and addressed as a serious threat to future innovation and associated societal benefits. Left without a solution, many promising technologies and startups will stall or struggle to develop on a path of least resistance towards a sub-optimal end.
To address this challenge, research institutions and partners have created technology and startup gap funding and accelerator support programs as a capital and innovation support mechanism. These programs are uniquely positioned to address critical elements of technology development and startup formation from research institutions.
Smart companies and investors are taking notice and making it a strategic, external innovation and investment priority to partner with these university gap fund and accelerator programs through applied research, proof of concept projects, corporate venture investments, and advisory/mentorship. In return, they benefit from insights, competitive positioning, and access to future technology and start-ups.
Inside the Mind the Gap Report
The Mind the Gap Report 2022 is the development guide for current and aspiring university gap fund managers that details 176 active translational research, proof of concept, startup, and venture gap fund and accelerator programs at 97 universities, hospitals, labs, and affiliated organizations.
ANALYZING EARLY STAGE CAPITAL LANDSCAPE
Assessment traditional and emerging forms of early stage capital, including venture capital, angel investment, public funds, private accelerators and where this critical gap funding fits and supports tech and startup development
RAISING AND SUSTAINING GAP FUNDS
Actionable strategies for structuring, raising, and sustaining program funds including an analysis of university re-investment, philanthropic avenues, and public and private sources
DELIVERING IMPACT FROM GAP FUNDS
Demonstrates specific methods to measure and report impact backed by outcomes, including funding activity and commercialization benchmarks, economic development and job creations, outside capital attraction, and return on investment
MODELING THE GAP FUNDNG PROCESS
Operational framework for a full four-step gap funding process including communicating the program, diligence and evaluation of opportunities, funding and establishing milestones, and management and oversight
CULTIVATING TECH AND STARTUP SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Highlighting innovative support approaches including advisory boards, mentorship, opportunity development, space, and others that encourage asset and startup development and engage students, faculty, mentors, and commercial and investment partners
OVER 50 CHARTS, FIGURES, AND DIAGRAMS IN REPORT AND INDIVIDUALLY DOWNLOADABLE
A tool to support your program.
The Mind the Gap Report was written to save program managers and partners time and resources. No need to start from scratch, to commission your own benchmarking effort, or to build the case for stakeholders and leadership.
IT'S ALL IN THIS REPORT.
Access the Full Report
The Mind the Gap Report is AVAILABLE for the following audiences:
- Research universities and labs developing or evolving their GAP program
- Tech-based economic development programs
- Incubators, accelerators, and research parks
- Corporate innovation and venture groups
- Early-stage venture capital and angel investors
Consultants and Service Providers, please contact us for pricing options
The Report
This option is meant for those that are designing/building buy-in for a new or assessing/evolving an existing gap fund/accelerator program. This is the foundational source for data, best practices, and pooled experience.-
Organizational License to Full MTG 2022 Report
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Access to online database of Report's 50+ figures/charts for use internal proposals, presentations, and reports
The Fund Manager Package
For leaders that, backed with the updated Report, want to take it one step further and engage directly with and learn from other global GAP program leaders at the COVERGENCE 2022 Summit.-
The Report Package
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Single registration to our COVERGENCE 22 Summit Oct 20-21st in Salt Lake City, UT
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Join the GAP Community of Action
The Gap Fund and Accelerator Program (GAP) Community of Action is a community of practice/accelerator for university gap fund/ accelerator leaders that work together to share tactics, advocate for the community, and connect to corporate/investment partners-
Fund Manager Package
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8-10 New Model Review and Tactical Web-workshops/yr
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BRIDGE Industry POC program + Corporate/Investor Meet-ups
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Web-workshop archive of all 35+ recorded best practice discussions and materials
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Member Process and Partnering Working Groups
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COA Member Site for archive of community knowledge and member-member communication tools
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Process Documents Library
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Mind the Gap Report custom reporting tools
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And More...
depending on research budget