IDEA, Northeastern University’s Venture Accelerator, Announces Award Recepients
This past August, IDEA ventures pitched their business plans to IDEA’s Advisory Board with the goal being to receive Gap Funding of up to $10,000. This opportunity is available to ventures on a bi-monthly basis and each business plan is reviewed by IDEA’s student Investment Committee before being selected to pitch. IDEA’s Gap Fund is […]
Forbes Covers Northeastern University IDEA Grants
In the age of startup-mania, accelerators, incubators and the constant search for venture capital,Northeastern Universityis taking a proactive approach to getting would-be founders to an entrepreneurial happy-place. IDEA calls itself a “venture accelerator,” The three-year-old program within the university was founded by students who – after coming face to face with the harsh realities of […]
IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run venture fund, shoots to grant $245K in gap funding
Imagine having all the money in the world, in your hands, at your disposal. It’s given to you with the trust that you will make wise investments and fund the future of successful startups and entrepreneurs. This is the challenge IDEA’s Investment Officer Matthew Saitta and his Investment Committee face as they prepare to award the most […]
IDEA student incubator backs three Northeastern ventures
IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run accelerator, just announced it’s new cycle of investments. Three companies–two internet/web based, and a disease-monitoring biosensor co–received $10K earch to support their development. IDEA was featured as a model in our Mind the Gap iWorkshop Series on gap support programs.
IDEA: Northeastern’s Venture Accelerator launches first wave of ventures
In fewer than two years, IDEA has worked with more than 200 ventures from every college in the university and provided approximately $150,000 in funding to more than a dozen teams, many of which have drawn interest from outside investors. The venture accelerator is in position to dole out some $200,000 in funding within the next year.
Iowa Innovation Acceleration Program supports a state-based medical device start-up
CORALVILLE, Iowa — A medical device maker co-founded by a Siouxland native recently received a major financial boost. A state economic development board awarded Corvida Medical $500,000 to help the company commercialize its innovative device, designed to protect healthcare providers and patients from exposure to chemotherapeutics and other hazardous drugs during preparation and delivery.