University of Ulster launches call for proof of concept funding
The Office of Innovation is pleased to advise that the Invest NI-supported Proof of Concept Fund is available with a submission deadline of Friday 30 November 2012. As the name implies, Proof of Concept supports the final phase of the transition from laboratory to commercialisation. To be eligible for proof of concept, projects should be […]
Pension Funds a Source for Early-stage Commercialization? Silicon Valley Bank Invests in Ireland
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has announced it will lend $100 million to the Irish innovation sector as part of a new partnership with the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF). According to Reuters, SVB intends to invest in Ireland’s technology, life science, cleantech, private-equity, and venture capital businesses over the next five years.