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The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

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U Tennessee Chancellor’s Innovation Fund

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October 16-17, 2025 / Seattle, WA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

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The Story

The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, launched in 2023, offers seed funding to support faculty and their research teams in developing and commercializing new technologies. Each year, five winners are carefully selected to receive a one-time award of $50,000 to invest towards the refinement and prototyping of their lab-based technologies. The fund prioritizes innovation that addresses real-world challenges with the goals of supporting faculty and strengthening East Tennessee’s entrepreneurial network.

 

See awardess here: Chancellor’s Innovation Fund – Office of the Chancellor

 

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Consortium For Gap Fund and Accelerator ProgramS

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The Consortium provides a dedicated, institutional coordinating forum for collective insight, program refinement, and structured engagement with aligned commercial, investment, and philanthropic partners.

GAP are an interdependent institutional innovation and capital strategy that includes:

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  • University venture funds

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