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Oklahoma Proof of Concept Center formed from regional partnership of universities, investors, and state-support
i2E has collaborated with The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology , the University of Oklahoma’s Office of Technology Development, Oklahoma State University’s Office of Intellectual Property Management and Licensing, and Cowboy Technologies, LLC to develop a
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign details proof of concept initiatives, recent recipients
There is a well-known funding gap between basic laboratory research and the resulting commercial products. Proof of Concept (POC) funding has proven to be a crucial element in bridging this so called “valley of death” between research and development. The goal of
U Chicago’s Philanthropic-supported proof of concept fund delivers $40,000 to move a streamlined approach to clinical trials
Thirteen-year-old Gilberto is suffering from refractory neuroblastoma, a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that has dissipated throughout his body. Recently, he hit a roadblock in his treatment that is all too common at hospitals and clinics around the country.
Report summarizes candidates’ technology and innovation policies
Election day is here, and in good spirit we have reviewed and suggest a recent report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, entitled “Comparing the 2012 Presidential Candidates’ Technology and Innovation Policies”. The report is (thankfully) focused and digestible and gives
University of Ulster launches call for proof of concept funding
The Office of Innovation is pleased to advise that the Invest NI-supported Proof of Concept Fund is available with a submission deadline of Friday 30 November 2012. As the name implies, Proof of Concept supports the final phase of the
IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run venture fund, shoots to grant $245K in gap funding
Imagine having all the money in the world, in your hands, at your disposal. It’s given to you with the trust that you will make wise investments and fund the future of successful startups and entrepreneurs. This is the challenge
Drexel University announces new venture fund
Less than a week after Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced a public-private venture fund, a Philadelphia university said it will launch a venture fund next year. Drexel University president John Fry mentioned the venture fund as part of a presentation
SUNY University at Buffalo funds two proof of concept projects, imaging and coating
Two UB research teams will receive funding from the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to develop a novel multispectral imaging technology and a glazing technology for windows that will reduce energy costs. The UB awards are part of a group
U Texas Horizon Fund invests in video transfer start-up, Latakoo
(Oct. 25, 2012) — Latakoo, a start-up company that offers an easy-to-use online video transfer product, has been selected to receive a $200,000 investment from the University of Texas (UT) System Horizon Fund. The investment is significant news for latakoo
Announcement for Rutgers University proof of concept gap funding
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate and Professional Education announces the availability of a FY2012-2013 Proof of Concept for Technology Commercialization Award Program. This is the new name for The Technology Commercialization Fund of prior years.