October 18-20 | Tucson, AZ

The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

Raising and Sustaining Gap Funding Programs

GET GAP Insights

Join Us

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

The Story

Summary

Event Held 11.16.17

Recap of 90-minute Community of Action Discussion on Raising and Sustaining Gap Funding Programs:

  • Tactics to R&S funds from institutional support and coordination (royalties, equity, donor/alumni funds)
  • Tactics to R&S funds from external support (government programs, foundations, co-investment with corporations/investors)
  • Approaches to keep sources of funding engaged throughout the gap funding process

Program Overview

  • Marquette University
  • Michigan Tech University
  • Rutgers University
  • University Hospitals
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Utah

Additional Materials

Download Presentation Deck

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

Get GAP Insights