The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds
MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives) offers seed funds to MIT faculty and researchers to support early-stage international projects and collaboration. MISTI Global Seed Funds includes a general fund for projects in any country and several country funds with their own requirements.
Overview: http://web.mit.edu/misti/mit-germany/faculty/MIT-Germany%20Seed%20Fund%20flyer.pdf
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
