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GAP Insights: NUS expands deep tech start-up support with new investments, collaboration with Stanford University
The National University of Singapore’s entrepreneurial arm, NUS Enterprise, has taken bold steps in 2025 to anchor Singapore as a global deep tech hub. Strategic investments above S$170 million, including co-investment deals and a pioneering partnership with Stanford University, are
Penn State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute awards four pilot grants
Bridges to Translation pilot funding is designed to support research that breaks down roadblocks across the translational research spectrum through: the development of novel technologies multidisciplinary collaborations dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs, policies, and practices strategies for dissemination and
GAP Insights: Biomedical projects supported by Michigan MTRAC Life Sciences push boundaries
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Life Sciences Innovation Hub is a pivotal program driving biomedical innovation statewide. By offering both mid-stage and early-stage (Kickstart) funding, the hub bridges the gap between academic research and commercial impact. The latest
Flinn Foundation Seed Grants at ASU to Promote Translational Research
The Flinn Foundation’s Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research support multidisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to significant clinical needs, including precision medicine, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics, and health-care delivery. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate strong potential to advance laboratory discoveries
UTokyo IPC Launches “Launch1000,” a Commercialization Program for Researchers’ Technology Seeds “Project for Formation of Next-Generation Open Innovation Model”
As part of its mission to foster innovation ecosystems around academia, UTokyo IPC has supported startups from inception by creating companies based on university-originated technologies and providing early-stage investment through its funds. In addition, UTokyo IPC has supported researchers and
From seed to success: 35+ accelerator programmes transforming Europe’s startups | EU-Startups
Startup accelerators can play a crucial role in helping early-stage startups succeed. They are structured, time-limited programmes that typically last a few weeks or months. Accelerator programmes provide startups with mentorship, initial funding, office space and/or access to valuable investor
GAP Insights: The University of Minnesota’s long history of groundbreaking innovation
The University of Minnesota’s century-long journey in commercialization is marked by a strong culture of breakthrough thinking, comprehensive support infrastructure, and a consistent focus on scalable societal impact. Executives seeking to replicate its achievements should observe: Best Practices Takeaways Structured
Move ideas from lab to market with the NSF I-Corps Cohort at Clemson
Faculty and graduate students interested in commercializing research innovation are encouraged to join the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Fall Regional Cohort at Clemson. Organized by the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) and the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, the NSF I-Corps
K-State Accelerator Program Awards $35,000 to Entrepreneurs
Kansas State University has given seven local entrepreneurs a boost in resources and funding through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which provides participants with faculty-led courses, hands-on student research teams and access to an extensive alumni mentor network. Each of
How university venture capital programs are training the next generation of funders and founders
Two years ago, as a University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman, Sam Lockhart knew nothing about venture capital — let alone things like due diligence, term sheets or how to analyze a business plan. But at a College of Business recruitment event