GAP Community News
The University Gap Funding/Accelerator Weekly update, a resource for those interested in university-affiliated translational research, proof of concept, startup, and venture gap fund/accelerator program
University Gap Funding and Accelerator Community News
Techstars launches Minnesota accelerator for agriculture and food startups
International startup accelerator Techstars announced today that it is launching a new ag tech accelerator in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Called the Farm-to-Fork Accelerator, the program will be managed by Brett Brohl, previously an entrepreneur in resident at Techstar’s Retail Accelerator,
UC Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator Welcomes 16 New Portfolio Startups; New Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
The UC Berkeley SkyDeck startup accelerator has announced the 16 teams accepted into the Spring 2018 cohort. Teams will receive support and mentorship valued at more than $200,000per company, and an additional $100,000 in funding from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund. SkyDeck is located
[COA Member] University of Delaware Horn Program seeing entrepreneurial success
The University of Delaware’s Horn Program in Entrepreneurship has a booklet titled “Success Stories.” Inside, there are pictures and biographical information of the people and the businesses that have been nurtured in the program over its five years in existence
Ottawa pushes venture capitalists to fix startup gender gap as condition of $400-million funding
Ottawa is pushing venture capitalists to help fix the gender gap in the Canadian startup scene, telling those who want to qualify for a $400-million funding program they must “demonstrate how their strategies would advance these objectives.” In its call
Auburn Alumni Gives $1 Million Gift to Auburn University Entrepreneurs
$1 million gifted by Auburn Alumni will be a game changer for students looking to start their own businesses. Auburn’s business school believes entrepreneurship is the key to the future for U.S. businesses. So, ensuring students have the skills and
Tech Launch Arizona Reports More Companies Licensing UA Inventions
In the past four years, Tech Launch Arizona has worked with 55 companies to license University of Arizona knowledge, inventions and technology. Of those companies 53 are still licensed with intellectual property from the University’s research. SinfoníaRx is a healthcare
Enterprising donors can earn extra credit for research gifts
UO donors who give to the University Venture Development Fund are investing in today’s aspiring Oregon entrepreneurs and tomorrow’s innovative industries. And thanks to state tax credits, they also get something back. The development fund helps turn today’s research and
Long Island tech startups use $1M in funding to attract $24M in venture capital
Two Long Island investment funds took a chance in 2014-15 on 10 technology startups, giving them a total of $1 million. Since then, the startups have raised $24 million from venture capitalists, government agencies and other businesses. That ability to
Evaluating Technology and Startups for Gap Funding
Recap of 90-minute Community of Action Discussion on Evaluating Tech and Startups for Gap Funding:
Detailed presentations on four member program evaluation methods
Tools and tactics for evaluation and advisory boards
Examples of mentorship, education, and showcase programming
[COA Member] Marquette University official testifies in favor of Wisconsin Senate bill to create a state innovation fund
Marquette University’s vice president for research and innovation on Tuesday testified before a state Senate committee in favor of a Senate bill that would create a state innovation fund to advance economic development. Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp addressed the Senate Committee on Economic