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Purdue University $10M Fund Focuses on Startups
Purdue University has announced a $10 million fund for entrepreneurs to launch businesses. The Purdue Startup Fund will be jointly funded by alumni of the university and the Purdue Research Foundation. Purdue Foundry Director of Venture Capital and Funding Resources
Maryland TEDCO’s $1 billion economic impact could be bigger
The Maryland Technology Development Corp. contributed $1 billion to the state’s economy and created more than 4,000 jobs in 2015, according to a new study. In a December report, nonprofit research firm Battelle described TEDCO’s economic impact as a significant
UNICEF Is Launching A Venture Fund For Open-Source Civic Technology
From unmanned aerial vehicles to 3-D printing, new technology has a lot of potential to “flatten” the world and spread social good. And now, by launching its first venture capital-type fund for civic technology, the United Nations wants to accelerate
Fostering Commercialization to Improve Health and Create Jobs in Washington: WBBA to Receive $1.8 Million Grant from the Life Sciences Discovery Fund
SEATTLE (February 10, 2016) — A new technology commercialization program will launch this spring to help Washington’s life sciences innovators move their promising ideas into the hands of providers and patients, thanks to a $1.8 million “ecosystem” award from the
Purdue startup receives funding to accelerate innovation to treat MS pain
The Elevate Purdue Foundry Fund has awarded Neuro Vigor a $20,000 “Black Award” to accelerate commercialization of its drug therapy for pain in multiple sclerosis. “This early stage award is the result of a very competitive process and recognizes Neuro
Department of Commerce Announces $10 Million in Innovation Grants
Last August, the Department of Commerce announced it would be giving out $10 million in funding through its i6 Challenge program and Seed Fund Support Grants. Today, it unveiled the 25 awardees through the two programs — both part of the
Three Northeastern researchers are named Innovation Commercialization Seed Fund Winners
Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) has granted $360,000 to nine innovative projects across the Commonwealth. This program is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and provides grants to university researchers to help them demonstrate the commercial viability of their technologies.
Bridging the gap: University of Texas Medical Branch technology commercialization program funds four promising technologies
UTMB researchers are making invaluable discoveries. However, how do the researchers get their breakthroughs out of the laboratory and into the marketplace? One of UTMB’s goals is to support its researchers and promote technology transfer and commercialization of their research
King’s College, Arizona State and New South Wales team up for global alliance, seed fund
International collaboration in the higher education sector has increased rapidly over the past decade. Recent figures from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development show that between 2003 and 2012 the US saw a 33 per cent increase in the percentage
CIT sets Charlottesville area up as fastest growing for startup investment in U.S.
The Charlottesville area has been the country’s fastest-growing market for venture capital investment since 2010, according to a national report. The number of companies receiving venture capital funding, according to a report from the National Venture Capital Association, increased roughly