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Ghana Universities asked to expedite action on establishing research fund – Ghana Business News
Professor Mahama Duwiejua, former Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education has asked the universities to work with government to expedite action on establishing a research fund. He said the Fund allocation should be channelled through science and
Invent Penn State: Power of partnerships in innovation
Earlier this year, Penn State President Eric Barron unveiled Invent Penn State, an initiative to spur economic development in Pennsylvania, propelling Happy Valley into a hub for innovation. This is an audacious goal, and the announcement has created significant activity
Announcing Release of Mind the Gap 2015 Report
The innovation system that transitions breakthroughs in research from the lab into the marketplace is constrained by the lack of available early stage capital and developmental support. This “gap” extends from where the government funding of basic research ends to
New SEC Equity Ruling Opens up New Possibilities for University Crowdfunding Efforts
The idea that the average consumer i.e. a non “high net-worth individual” could invest in a small equity round has been in the works since June but a new rule released last week now brings the US closer to true
50 Dartmouth alums invest $1.5M venture capital fund
Nearly 50 Dartmouth College alums contributed more than $1.5 million in the Green D Angels to pool funds to invest in Dartmouth entrepreneurs. The initial close of its second venture capital fund already exceeded the total of $1.5 million raised
U Michigan Spin-off Akadeum gets $1 million seed
There have been two recent votes of confidence for Ann Arbor-based Akadeum Life Sciences Inc., a 2014 spinoff from the University of Michigan. In October, it finished raising a seed round of $1 million, which will fund product development and beef up
U Mississippi Rebel Student Venture Capital Fund Grants $6,500 in Rewards
The University of Mississippi student-led start-ups presented to the RVCF, each receiving grants and mentorships to assist in the development of their new business ventures. Of the six businesses there were three smart phone apps, Impster, Nimble Fashion, and Okay2Eat; one
Yorkshire Bank launches dedicated start-up team to fund growing tech firms – Yorkshire Post
Yorkshire and its sister bank Clydesdale have established the Emerging Technology Unit as part of its £125m lending backed by the British Business Bank. Earlier this year, Yorkshire and Clydesdale announced it would make additional small business lending under the
Britain’s R&D funding needs no innovation
Because of the long odds involved, countries rationally encourage pursuit of discovery. In Britain, the technology support agency Innovate UK distributes £500m in research and development grants to business each year.MoreON THIS TOPICPMI data boost manufacturing hopesFinancial lifeline on way
UNLV Rebel Venture Fund potentially investing in game-changing biotechnology | The Rebel Yell
Start-up company Abel Therapeutics and their potential investor, the Rebel Venture Fund, plan to launch a revolutionary technology that can possibly cure illness-afflicted patients. Focused on investing with local businesses, the Rebel Venture Fund allows students to gain real-life experience.