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The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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Summary

Event Held 6/18/19

Recap of 90-minute Community of Action Discussion on New Gap Fund/Accelerator Models

Experts

  • Tom Murdoch, Innovation Hub, University of Buffalo
  • Joe Runge, UNeTec, University of Nebraska
  • Tim Martin, Innovation Gateway, University of Georgia

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Consortium For Gap Fund and Accelerator ProgramS

The Consortium provides a dedicated, institutional coordinating forum for collective insight, program refinement, and structured engagement with aligned commercial, investment, and philanthropic partners.

GAP are an interdependent institutional innovation and capital strategy that includes:

  • Translational research

  • Proof of concept programs

  • Startup accelerators

  • University venture funds

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