The Tulane University Innovation Institute has launched Founder Lab, a new initiative to accelerate the commercialization of Tulane University research by recruiting experienced entrepreneurs to lead ventures with promising Tulane-created technologies that can make a positive societal impact.
The Founder Lab positions Tulane as a national leader in academic innovation with fewer than 10 universities nationwide having developed such an effort.
“Founder Lab represents an innovative and strategic approach to how research universities can contribute to economic development,” said Tulane President Michael A. Fitts. “By aligning Tulane’s deep technology and scientific expertise with experienced executives, we’re building ventures with strong potential to create long-term regional growth and expand our commitment to make downtown New Orleans a national hub of innovation and biomedical science.”
Led by Kimberly Gramm, the David & Marion Mussafer Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, the Founder Lab was created after months of work designing a unique Tulane model, securing support, identifying experienced entrepreneurs to lead and aligning it with Tulane’s research strengths.
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