Reporting IMPACT of GAP Fund and Accelerator Programs
The immediate and near-term returns for gap funding most often focus on speeding up the commercialization process so technologies and services can contribute to enriching economies quicker. But, gap funding also has an overarching impact on both the financial and programmatic processes for research institutions and stakeholders, alike. So, what can gap fund managers do […]
Leverage Talent Programs to Support GAP Projects and Startups
NEW GAP Insights Post: Leverage Talent Programs to Support GAP Projects and Startups
Communicate Value of GAP Funds to Stakeholders
The GAP fund and accelerator process has clear focus areas. One of the most important is a strategic approach to communication and promotion which sets the tone for internal and external stakeholders and invites them to participate
Drug discovery proof of concept grants show promise at Temple
An innovative funding model designed to promote interdepartmental collaboration with the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research in Temple’s School of Pharmacy is already showing results. As part of the expansion of the Moulder Center in 2010, the university established a competitive process for awarding two-year, $100,000 Drug Discovery Initiative (DDI) grants. These proof-of-concept grants allow researchers across […]
Tech Launch Arizona announces $715K in awards from new POC program
Nineteen University of Arizona researchers are recipients of Proof of Concept Program Awards by the newly established Tech Launch Arizona, or TLA. The purpose of the program, or POC, is to enable faculty with promising inventions and discoveries to address technological and commercial hurdles – moving them closer to commercialization. The awards, ranging from $10,000 to […]
Vital role of university funds in spurring physics-based technologies
PhysicsToday covers the rich history of the physicist in campus entrepreneurship and the role of university proof of concept, start-up funds, and corporate connections in supporting the transition of idea to reality. PhysicsToday: http://www.physicstoday.org/resource/1/phtoad/v65/i12/p39_s1?bypassSSO=1
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign details proof of concept initiatives, recent recipients
There is a well-known funding gap between basic laboratory research and the resulting commercial products. Proof of Concept (POC) funding has proven to be a crucial element in bridging this so called “valley of death” between research and development. The goal of POC funding is to “de-risk” an invention such that the technology is more attractive for […]
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 […]
U Chicago’s Philanthropic-supported proof of concept fund delivers $40,000 to move a streamlined approach to clinical trials
Thirteen-year-old Gilberto is suffering from refractory neuroblastoma, a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that has dissipated throughout his body. Recently, he hit a roadblock in his treatment that is all too common at hospitals and clinics around the country. His doctor wanted to enroll Gilberto in a clinical trial. Alas, the trial was not […]
Creative Australian government matching schemes are set to target proof of concept and seed stage
NEW dollar-for-dollar schemes backed by the federal government are needed to stop the miscarriage of promising research due to a lack of commercialisation funding. The boost is needed to encourage universities and medical institutes to set aside discretionary funds for crucial early stage proof-of-concept work once Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research […]