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GAP Insights: Transatlantic collaboration: Vanderbilt, Liverpool award first joint research seed grants
The Vanderbilt–Liverpool Joint Research Seed Grant program exemplifies how early-stage, strategically matched funding can unlock deep, international academic collaboration. By starting with relationship-building around shared competencies (in music and broader research strengths), the program advances impactful partnerships. Three key takeaways
Introducing the 2025 ilab x Momentum Accelerator cohort at University of Queensland
For the first time, The University of Queensland’s Ventures ilab Accelerator is partnering with the Momentum Accelerator to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for UQ-affiliated startups. This combined program supports two distinct streams, each with unique goals and funding opportunities to help get their
MSU Research Foundation launches $4M startup competition, shot at $1m grand prize
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has secured $4 million to transform PitchMI as a founder-focused startup competition aimed at fueling Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The reimagined PitchMI will award eight $250,000 investments to regional winners, who will then advance to
GAP Insights: Utah officials betting Nucleus Institute to become a hub where research and technology materialize
Utah has elevated its innovation game with the launch of the Nucleus Institute, now the central hub galvanizing research, business, and talent across the state. This initiative brings together government, higher education, and industry, focusing on tangible results: breakthrough commercialization,
GAP Insights: Purdue Innovates updates support for both inventors and entrepreneurs
Purdue Innovates exemplifies a best-in-class university commercialization and acceleration system—combining strategic alignment, streamlined operations, and robust partner networks to unlock impact for inventors and entrepreneurs. Since its 2023 launch and 2025 update, the unified initiative clarifies the journey from idea
Tulane Innovation Institute launches Founder Lab
The Tulane University Innovation Institute has launched Founder Lab, a new initiative to accelerate the commercialization of Tulane University research by recruiting experienced entrepreneurs to lead ventures with promising Tulane-created technologies that can make a positive societal impact. The Founder Lab positions Tulane
Monash Velos Accelerator set to fast-track health research
Victoria is at the heart of health innovation with the opening of a new research accelerator. The Monash Velos Accelerator will focus on the connections between obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The hub will fast-track the invention
Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo for a record $1.5bn
Oxford University was an early investor in OrganOx, supporting the company with proof-of-concept funding via the University Challenge Seed Fund and investing further through the Spinout Equity Management Fund. Full story: Oxford University spinout OrganOx to be acquired by Terumo
2025 Orange Innovation Fund Grants Announced — Syracuse University
From launching a clothing line for neurodivergent individuals to creating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industries as diverse as health care, computing and drone operation, Orange Innovation Fund grants are fueling a diverse set of entrepreneurial ventures led by University
Raymond Corporation University Research Program now accepting proposals for Material Handling Innovations
The University Research Program is now accepting proposals through Oct. 31, 2025, for its next funding cycle. The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) brand, created the University Research Program to encourage and support professors and student researchers to