What it is
The Mind the Gap Report is a program development guide for current and aspiring technology and start-up gap fund managers that:
- investigates 119 active translational research, proof of concept, startup and venture funds from 75 universities and affiliated organizations
- establishes the need for gap funding and its positioning in the new early-stage capital continuum
- demonstrates the impact of this funding approach for ROI, capital attraction, economic development, job creation, and innovation community development
Who it’s for
Fund managers, stakeholders, and partners at:
- Research universities and labs
- Tech-based economic development initiatives
- Incubators, accelerators, and research parks
- Corporate venture and acquisition groups
- Angel and venture investors
- Policy-makers and international governments
that seek a detailed program roadmap to guide, develop, and benchmark gap funding programs
What’s Inside
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Emerging model for early stage capital |
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Modeling the Gap Funding Process |
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Fund Source and Sustainability Strategies |
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Fund Management |
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Fund Process |
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Support Programs |
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Fund Impact |
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Success Stories |
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