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The University Gap Funding/Accelerator Weekly update, a resource for those interested in university-affiliated translational research, proof of concept, startup, and venture gap fund/accelerator program
University Gap Funding and Accelerator Community News
Angel Capital Q1/2 report shows more activity, move to expansion
In our recent revamp of the early-stage capital continuum in our Mind the Gap roadmap report, we identified angels as vital capital partner in transitioning proof of concept technologies and pre-seed start-ups. As venture capital targets later rounds and expansion/growth stages
Mind the Gap at World’s Best Technologies Showcase: Opportunity for university presenters
innovosource is partnering with WBT to bring you an exclusive, pre-event on gap funding (October 24th) of early stage technologies and start-ups. This roundtable is intended for current/aspiring fund managers and stakeholders across research universities, government agencies, hi-tech companies, and
UCSD prof receives $1M from the W.M. Keck Foundation to translate pharma delivery research
At the University of California, San Diego, scientists have received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to fund research into exploring a molecular approach to delivering drugs that could change the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The W.M. Keck
Creative Australian government matching schemes are set to target proof of concept and seed stage
NEW dollar-for-dollar schemes backed by the federal government are needed to stop the miscarriage of promising research due to a lack of commercialisation funding. The boost is needed to encourage universities and medical institutes to set aside discretionary funds for
INCITE fund announces three more investments into IT, healthcare, and transportation
A state investment fund designed to support innovative small businesses announced a new round of investments Monday. The INCITE Co-Investment Fund, which provides public dollars to supplement private investments by venture capital funds and investors in Tennessee companies, said three companies will receive $5.3 million
Sen. Gillibrand gets it, highlights proposed AIA Innovation Bank and proof of concept funds
UDATE: VESTAL, N.Y. — Researchers at Binghamton University are working on developments in areas such as solar energy. But they don’t always have the resources they need to take their ideas to the next level. “They might not be ready
Alabama Innovation Fund supports four U Alabama Research Projects
Four University of Alabama research projects were among 15 such projects at state universities that have received a total of $4 million in grants from the Alabama Innovation Fund. Gov. Robert Bentley announced the grants Wednesday at the state’s Innovation
AUT venture fund supports three student entrepreneurs
Now in its fourth year, the AUT Venture Fund attracts the creative minds of students from across every faculty at AUT University. Students are required to come up with a venture that is product, service or technology focussed, with a
i2E scores a win for state in Oklahoma, leverages $23M in additional capital
We had the opportunity to showcase innovation 2 Enterprise in a web-workshop earlier this year, a Oklahoma state supported POC/seed stage accelerator/investor. They recently reported a major success in leverging $23 M for Selexys Pharma and MPM Capital to sickle
University of California Office of the President announces new round of POC Commercialization Gap Grants
The UC Office of the President’s Proof of Concept (PoC) Commercialization Gap Grants program funds promising innovations that are nearly ripe for the market, but require one last round of testing or demonstration to prove commercial viability. Then investors and industry partners,