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CincyTech wraps up raising $20 million seed capital fund
Cincinnati startup capital company CincyTech has finished raising its fifth fund, giving it nearly $20 million in new money to invest. Avondale-based CincyTech, based in the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub in Avondale, raised $19.7 million for its fifth
With a mandate to “be bold,” Princeton’s Dean for Research Innovation Funds spark scholarship, educational opportunities and further investments in research
Stepping into the role of Princeton’s dean for research in 2013, Pablo Debenedetti knew he wanted grow the University’s capacity to explore new frontiers of knowledge as well as its ability to impact technological progress and societal well-being. In the highly competitive
University of Michigan’s Desai Accelerator Invests in Four Startups to Launch 2021 Cohort
The Desai Accelerator, a University of Michigan accelerator open to early-stage alumni startups, announced the four companies accepted into its 2021 cohort. As part of the accelerator program, the ventures will be provided with funding, tailored mentorship opportunities, national visibility and other resources
UNC and Duke Team up to Launch Entrepreneurial Startup Hub – Duke OLV
In the past, if you launched a startup in the Research Triangle region, daunting questions arrived faster than answers. How do you navigate the limited avenues of support for turning intellectual property (IP) into products or services? Or compete with
IU Ventures Invests $500K in Mentorship Platform – Inside INdiana Business
The IU Philanthropic Venture fund has made a second $500,000 investment into Mentor Collective, a Boston-based education technology startup that helps universities with mentorship programs. The platform helps to connect first-year and international students with campus life and now has
Innovation thrives within new precision health program | News | University of Calgary
Afirst-of-its kind University of Calgary program embracing innovation at the vanguard of health care is welcoming people from all disciplines who want to become impactful agents of change. The application deadline for the new precision health program that brings together future leaders,
‘Howl-itosis’ a Problem? UArizona Inventor with TLA support Creates Bacteria Strain to Quell Bad Dog Breath
University of Arizona researchers have developed a harmless bacteria strain to battle bad breath in our furry friends. When administered orally, the additive produces a minty aroma that improves dogs’ breath, said inventor Eric Lyons, who developed the technology with co-inventor David Baltrus.
Duke University restructuring tech transfer, corporate partnership efforts | WRAL TechWire
Duke University is restructuring its technology transfer operations in a move the institution refers to in a statement as “sweeping.” The university aims to enhance the ability for its faculty and staff to commercialize their research while simultaneously spurring additional
Huntington Avenue Ventures Announces $1M First-Close Investing in Northeastern University-affiliated Companies
Huntington Avenue Ventures, a new early-stage venture capital firm, today announced their first close. The fund, investing in Pre-Seed to Series A companies with an affiliation to Northeastern University, exceeded its first closing target of $1M USD. With a final target of $2M,
Perceptive Advisors closes $515M fund to fuel more early-stage biotech startups
When Chris Garabedian set out early last year to raise money for a second Perceptive Advisors fund focused on early-stage biotech startups, it took just a matter of months to draw interest from investors willing to commit more than $1