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Australia seeks $100M to drive pre-seed investors
Experts have called for federal government investment in entrepreneurial and venture capital skills, including the establishment of a $100 million fund for budding venture capitalists, to boost Australia’s struggling commercialisation industry.
Cincinnati state-supported VC fund supports aging-related products
State-supported venture development group CincyTech will help Linkage Ventures analyze investment opportunities and manage due diligence.
Micro-loans SPARK 12 new Michigan companies
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Twelve Michigan companies have received a combined total of more than $444,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount loaned through the Fund to more than $2.4
Connecticut TechStart Program fuels Yale start-ups
Three firms founded by Yale engineers are reaping the benefits of a startup incubator program launched last month by Connecticut Innovations, the state’s quasi-public authority responsible for technology investments.
TechColumbus puts some seed investment into an economic forecasting tool
Richard Wagner must have seen great potential for growth when he launched his startup, Prevedere Inc., in 2010. The name he chose translates from the Italian as “to foresee,” appropriate for a fledgling company that specializes in helping medium to large-scale
Ohio University and Ohio State University Partner inject $35M into early stage technology
Ohio State University and Ohio University are pooling their money to create a $35 million venture capital fund for early-stage technology companies.
Michigan Wolverine fund drives student innovation
Wolverine Venture Fund The $5.5 million dollar Wolverine Venture Fund invests primarily in early stage companies. The Fund is one of the world’s first VC funds where students are partners in the investment decision-making process.
Maryland partners with London VC firm to vest InvestMaryland early-stage fund
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development has chosen Altius Associates of London to oversee the state’s new InvestMaryland program.
Russian Materials and Computer Science Are Attracting US Venture Dollars
Russian start-ups and business incubators are thriving and attracting the attention of foreign technology investors.
Wilfrid Laurier University encourages innovation through President’s Innovation Seed Fund
Waterloo – The President’s Innovation Seed Fund (PISF) is accepting proposals for innovative programs that can help Laurier generate new revenue and/or reduce operating costs.