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Cambridge Innovation Capital leads AudioTelligence’s seed funding
Cambridge Innovation Capital plc (CIC), a Cambridge-based builder of technology and healthcare companies, has led a £3.1 million seed funding round into AudioTelligence Limited, a company delivering real-time audio processing technology for the enhancement of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems.
DexCom’s Acquisition of TypeZero Technologies Marks First Exit For University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group Seed Fund
The University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group (UVA LVG) Seed Fund has exited from TypeZero Technologies, Inc. following the recent announcement of DexCom, Inc.’s acquisition of the company. DexCom, a publicly traded company, headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is
Twelve Academic Technologies Selected for Science Center Proof-of-Concept Program
Twelve promising technologies developed at nine academic institutions across the tristate region have been selected as finalists for the University City Science Center’s QED Program. QED is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and product commercialization. Researchers from
UNM tech spinoff attracts $1.5M investment, backed by the State’s Catalyst Fund
A new cell screening and analysis technology that accelerates tissue-processing rates by up to 100-fold is nearing market, boosted by a $1.5 million venture investment in local startup BennuBio. The company is commercializing a University of New Mexico breakthrough in
Cambridge faculty launch £100m science & technology fund with more cash to come
A $10 million investment in genetics business Cambridge Epigenetix has christened a sensational new $100m fund founded by an octet of Cambridge Dontrepreneurs – university scientists backing world-leading pioneers in technologies ranging from Artificial Intelligence to brain research and genetics.
Taking Startups to the Next Level: TransUnion Partners with University of Chicago’s Polsky Center
A new partnership between TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will take startups to the next level with the use of cutting-edge data assets. The program supports entrepreneurial innovation and provides University of
University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Fund Recipients Announced
Ten research projects involving more than 30 University of Arkansas faculty have been awarded grants from the Chancellor’s Discovery, Creativity, Innovation and Collaboration Fund. The Chancellor’s Fund was established in 2016 to promote faculty research that addresses several of the
Alumni gifts to expand entrepreneurship at Loyola
In late July, Loyola received two gifts from alumni totaling more than $1.46 million. The gifts came from Nick Simon ’84, and the Frank family (George Frank ’50 and Tim Frank ’85) with the intention to further expand entrepreneurship at Loyola. Simon has
Malaysia’s Cradle Fund attracted $10m seed funding in the past 9 years
The Malaysian government-linked early-stage investment fund, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, has attracted an additional RM41 million ($9.9 million) seed funding or commercialisation funding from external investors – both local and foreign – from 2008 to 2016 for its CIP Catalyst
2 MSU POC programs get boost to continue in
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Two innovative projects at Michigan State University have a green light today to continue their groundbreaking work. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board today approved a two-year extension and refunding of $500,000 for the University Early State