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Tulane Innovation Institute announces the top ten finalists for $50K Demo Day
The Tulane University Innovation Institute has announced the ten finalists for its $50K Demo Day pitch competition, which will take place on March 26 as part of the inaugural Tulane Innovation Day. Held at the Marshall Family Commons in the Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex on
UCT launches new innovation fund
Dr Andrew Bailey, acting-director of Research Contracts and Innovation at UCT, says: “UCT’s commitment to innovation and technology transfer is exemplified by our investment of R100 million in the South African SME Fund. Through our participation in the UTF and
Alabama Launchpad is raising the stakes for 2025 startup competition
As 2025 kicks off, Alabama Launchpad is shaking up the startup scene with a bold new format designed to supercharge innovation across the state. Known for nurturing early-stage businesses, the program is entering an exciting new era, offering tailored support and funding

UC Santa Cruz Innovation Catalyst Grant program propels research into real-world solutions
UC Santa Cruz has announced the Innovation Catalyst Grant proof-of-concept program awardees, showcasing the campus’s commitment to fostering transformative research with significant societal benefits. The Innovation Catalyst Program, managed by the Innovation & Business Engagement Hub, provides targeted funding, industry

Northeastern’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI) Announces the Fall 2024 Spark Fund Awardees
Northeastern’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI) is proud to announce the Fall 2024 Spark Fund awardees. This cohort represents the cutting edge of innovation, showcasing projects with the potential to drive commercial impact across diverse fields, from intracellular chemistry to advanced

UCSF, GE HealthCare Launch Joint Research Program to Drive Innovation | Imaging Technology News
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and GE HealthCare have launched a Care Innovation Hub, a joint research collaboration to address meaningful clinical challenges in three key areas: accessibility to advanced medical imaging; non-invasive diagnosis

CvilleBioHub secures millions to create first-of-its-kind lab accelerator
ack in 2019, when the leaders of CvilleBioHub were outlining the group’s strategic plan, they set an objective of “doubling the size” of the biotechnology industry in the Charlottesville area by 2030. Nikki Hastings, co-founder and executive director of the

Venture Fund helps Mines students, staff, alumni bring transformative ideas to life
Bold ideas. Industry-leading innovation. Forward-thinking businesses. The Mines community is known for pursuing new ventures that provide solutions to industry and societal challenges. To help students, faculty, staff and alumni bring those transformative ideas to life, the Foundation launched a
Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care— Collaborative Research Seed Grant Program | Research Development
January 22, 2025 The 2025 Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care— Collaborative Research Seed Grant Program (LOI) deadline has been extended to February 14, 2025. The Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care is offering
New UKRI proof-of-concept funding set to bolster innovation
UKRI unveils a new £9 million proof-of-concept fund to help convert world-class research into market-leading products and services. The new initiative announced by the UK’s major public funder of research and innovation follows an independent review of university spin-outs, published in