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NSF plan to slash ‘indirect’ science funding: will it stick?
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has paused a policy that threatened to cost universities hundreds of millions of dollars a year in ‘research overhead’ payments. The suspension, announced last Friday, follows freezes of similar policies at the US National Institutes
UCI School of Medicine Clinical Innovation Incubator Program
Launched in Fall 2024, the Clinical Innovation Incubator was designed to bridge the gap between clinical insights and scientific innovation at UC Irvine. Spearheaded by Kristen Kelly, MD, and Aditi Sharma, MD, with strong support from UC Irvine School of
MassVentures Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Funding for 26 Deep Tech Startups
BOSTON — Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development and MassVentures announced that 26 companies will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through MassVentures’ SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Grant Program. Launched in 2012, the program helps startups convert research developed under SBIR
New York Tech Launches Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy With $5 Million Venture Fund
In a bold step to strengthen its leadership in entrepreneurship education, New York Institute of Technology has announced the launch of its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy, together with the creation of a $5 million NYIT Venture Fund, to invest in startups—from
New Zealand AUT Innovation Fund Spurs Research Commercialisation
The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has launched the AUT Innovation Fund, a new initiative aimed at turning academic research into commercial ventures that contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth. The fund was formally launched by Hon Dr Shane Reti, Minister for
Renewal of NIH grants linked to more innovative results, study finds
Opinion: In our world, we talk a lot about just how long/much it takes to commercialize university innovation once disclosed, but what about the massive amount of dedication, passion, and resource planning required by the innovators upstream to move from
Sheba Medical Center will open US healthcare startup – The Jerusalem Post
Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest hospital, announced Monday that it would open its first US-based healthcare startup accelerator in Massachusetts, deepening ties between Israel’s medical innovation ecosystem and one of the world’s most renowned biotech hubs. The initiative is part
Purdue University Northwest Announces Winners of the 2025 PNW Big Sell
Three innovators earned investment capital for their startup concept pitches presented on May 3 during the 14th annual The PNW Big Sell pitch competition. The PNW Big Sell is sponsored by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and PNW’s College of Business and Commercialization and
Cedars-Sinai, Redesign Health launch end-to-end venture platform
Cedars-Sinai, in partnership with Redesign Health, has launched a groundbreaking Digital Innovation Platform designed to transform digital health venture creation from ideation to market launch. This new “sustainable innovation center” aims to address escalating healthcare costs, workforce shortages, administrative inefficiencies,
OwlSpark announces students, alumni and staff selected for its 13th cohort
OwlSpark, Rice University’s flagship accelerator, has announced its 13th cohort, featuring 11 innovative startups led by students, alumni, and staff. Since its inception in 2013, OwlSpark has supported 229 founders, launched 104 ventures, and helped participants raise over $116 million