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King Saud University plans fund to back research in scientific fields
King Saud University (KSU) will launch a fund to support and promote scientific research in various universities across the Kingdom.Dr. Ahmed bin Salim Al-Ameri, vice rector of the KSU Graduate Studies and Scientific Research (GSSR), recently announced this during an
U Texas Austin dips into crowdfunding to raise research money
Neuroscientist Jon Pierce-Shimomura, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, needed some special mice for a research project on alcohol addiction but the costs weren’t in his budget. Universities have relied on crowdfunding for replacement cheerleading uniforms,
Illinois to invest $220 million in venture capital funds
The state of Illinois is getting back in the venture-capital business for the first time in several years. Treasurer Michael Frerichs says he’ll start investing more than $220 million of state treasury money with venture funds across the state. The
3 UK Universities,GSK, Astra, J&J link on $82M Research Fund
GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson have joined with three leading British universities to create a new STG40 million pound ($A81.75 million) fund backing early drug research.The Apollo Therapeutics Fund, which aims to improve the speed and potential of university
Leeds scientists receive £100,000 grant to fund research into blood clots
Scientists at Leeds University have been awarded more than £100,000 by the British Heart Foundation to fund research into how to prevent life-threatening blood clots from forming.Each year in the Yorkshire and Humber region around 10,000 people die after suffering
Ferring Pharmaceuticals to Fund Research Center at Swedish Institute
Swiss drugs company Ferring Pharmaceuticals will fully fund the creation of a joint research center with the Karolinska Institutet of Sweden, to conduct human microbiome studies with an eye on new therapies. The research unit will be partly situated in
Hong Kong launches $256m tech fund for startups
Hong Kong has launched a HK$2 billion (US$256.94 million) innovation and technology venture fund, aimed at investing in and growing Hong Kong-based startup ventures andreflecting a growing ecosystem. The Hong Kong Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (HKVCA) welcomed the announcement by Hong Kong’s chief executive,
Ann Arbor-based Millendo scores $62M investment
An Ann Arbor-based start-up drug company with roots in the University of Michigan scored a $62 million buy-in from outside investors because of its early work on treatments for several medical conditions, including some affecting women. The so-called Series B investment secured by Millendo Therapeutics follows an
University of Bristol funding the future: new investment fund to help drive innovation
A whole host of exciting and innovative spinout companies have emerged from the University over the past year alone, successfully turning research into real-life applications. To build on its growing reputation for creating high-tech companies, the University has today [15
UChicago Healthcare, Agtech Startups Funded Through Innovation Fund
The University of Chicago Innovation Fund announced two healthcare startups and one agriculture IT startup will receive $550,000 total in the most recent round of funding.Navipoint Genomics LLC will receive $175,000, Praedictus Climate Solutions will receive $125,000, and RiMO Therapeutics