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TEDCO hoping slight changes translate to big boost in investment for local startups
There are a couple of common analogies for startups wooing potential investors, said entrepreneur Brian Razzaque — it’s like herding cats, or getting one lemming to lead the others. Most investors are wary of bankrolling an unproven company without someone
How UAB plans to turn research into more startups and jobs
Obtaining more research funds has always been a point of emphasis for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, but turning those dollars into commercial success and economic development opportunities is quickly becoming more of a focus for the school. Last
Mercia investors warm to group’s approach to university start-ups
If only investors had it that easy: gaining some exposure to the next hot start-up without the risk that it might fail. Several University spinout groups such as Imperial Innovations and IP Group have had mixed fortunes as investors took
Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund grants $2.8 to promising commercial research
Two local groups specializing in research and technology will receive nearly $200,000 as part of a group of 38 firms statewide to receive awards totaling over $2.8 million. Funding from the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund is awarded to companies making
Innovate Indiana Fund Part of $5.75M Investment
MatterFab, an Indiana University-funded maker of metal 3-D printers, recently closed a $5.75 million seed-funding effort toward the design and development of its first printer for commercial, industrial-grade use. The Innovate Indiana Fund and GE Ventures were among the investors
U Florida Research Proposal Awarded $50K from Informatics Institute Seed Fund
Chris Delcher, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Policy, was recently selected to receive one-year, $50,000 seed funding for his research proposal, “New Collaboration to Increase the Development of Computable Phenotypes for Improving Health Outcomes.” The
UChicago College New Venture Challenge Winners awards $20K
At the kick off to University of Chicago’s New Venture Challenges, two first year teams were awarded $10,000 to fund their dorm room ventures. The judges decided to split the first place prize at the College New Venture Challenge (open
5 early-stage tech companies get $3 million from Michigan Pre-Seed Fund 2.0
Detroit-based Invest Michigan has announced investments totaling $325,000 in five early-stage tech companies from its Michigan Pre-Seed Fund 2.0. That investment went along with matching investments from other sources of $2.7 million. Since its launch last June, the $6.8 million
Maryland TEDCO to increase Technology Commercialization Fund by $125K
Before handing out the annual ICE Awards on Thursday morning, TEDCO President Rob Rosenbaum detailed some new startup funding that will be available through the state-backed tech organization. According to Rosenbaum, TEDCO’s Technology Commercialization Fund will be equipped to make awards
LSU shows off faculty’s patented works at first-ever innovation and technology event, LIFT2 funding
Posters and prototypes of new innovations developed by LSU faculty members lined the walls of the packed ballroom in the Lod Cook Alumni Center on Tuesday evening at LSU’s first-ever Innovation & Technology Commercialization Inventorship Showcase. The event honored the