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U of Toronto accelerator launches stream for space startups with Chris Hadfield at the controls
The Creative Destruction Lab has helped build dozens of futuristic companies over the years – now it’s seeking entrepreneurs whose ideas are literally out of this world. Working closely with former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, the seed-stage accelerator affiliated with
Translational Research Program to help MIT researchers achieve real-world impact
The Tata Center for Technology and Design has launched a new Translational Research Program to identify and accelerate promising projects into scalable solutions with positive societal impact in the developing world. These solutions may be implemented through newly formed startups,
Arkansas Healthcare Accelerator Selects Six Startups for 2018 Program
Winrock International, Arkansas Heart Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and BioVentures today announced the six companies selected to participate in the 2018 Health InnovatAR healthcare accelerator program, which is supported in part through a grant from
Startup That Analyzes Bacteria in Feces Gets Backed by UChicago Fund
BiomeSense, a startup developing biosensors that can detect particular kinds of bacteria in patients’ feces that could help improve the efficacy of clinical trials, won the University of Chicago’s Innovation Fund finals and an investment of up to $250,000 from
Early-stage ideas get attention through the ‘gap funding’ phenomenon
A small-but-growing number of corporate researchers eager for access to ideas and products coming out of universities are investing at an earlier stage than before, a Twin Cities consultant says. The effort, known as proof-of-concept funding, provides funds for scholarly
Purdue Ag-celerator invests $100,000 in two plant science startups – Purdue University
The Purdue Ag-celerator Fund has invested a total of $100,000 in two plant science startups for the spring round of investments. The recipients are JUA Technologies International LLC, a startup building multipurpose crop dehydrators, and ZeaVaxx LLC, a startup developing a plant-derived nanoparticle that can
University of Michigan Vesper Mics Up With $23M From Amazon, American Family, Baidu, Bose
Vesper Technologies, a high-tech microphone startup trying to ride the wave of voice-controlled devices, has summoned a $23 million investment from a group of well-known tech companies, venture capitalists, and an insurance firm. The Series B funding round was led
Johns Hopkins startup gets funding from company turning research into businesses
IP Group, which works with a group of universities and government labs including Hopkins, is providing funding to Lorem Therapeutics. The company is led by Barbara Slusher, a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor who directs the university’s largest drug discovery program. It’s the first company to receive funding
Startup companies speed pitch at Texas A&M’s New Ventures Competition
In 20 minutes, six companies proved their worth to a panel of judges and a collection of investors Thursday at this year’s Texas A&M New Ventures Competition. Ultimately, Alex Wesley’s Arovia took the top prize of $50,000 for the Spontaneous
AHA, Philips, UPMC launch $30M venture fund for cardiovascular innovation
The American Heart Association, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and healthcare tech company Royal Philips have partnered to finance a new $30 million venture fund, according to a statement. Called Cardeation Capital, the fund will be managed by Aphelion