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Innovating How We Innovate: The Triple Helix of University-Industry-Government Relations | Wilson Center
The United States’ scientific leadership is in question, particularly when compared to countries like China which exceeds the US in total R&D expenditure. Scientific leadership is beneficial for national security, economic growth, and stability, developing global ethics and standards. Given
ASU, Mayo Clinic forge a new health innovation program
Arizona State University is on a mission to drive innovations that will help people lead healthier lives and empower health care professionals to develop novel new health solutions. As part of that goal, the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering,
McGill Innovation Fund launches 4th edition
McGill University and Desjardins Group are teaming up to support research-based innovation. North America’s largest co–operative financial group will provide the McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) – the biggest entrepreneurial competition at McGill – with $500,000 over five years. The money
FSU Discovery Days hosts IGNITE Tallahassee Open House
Florida State University is growing the innovation ecosystem of North Florida, and a recent FSU Discovery Days event showcased the university’s ambitious plans for the region. Earlier this year, the National Science Foundation awarded FSU a $6 million grant to advance research
UK spinouts are thriving—now government must step up
Last year’s government-commissioned independent review of university spinouts, led by Irene Tracey and Andrew Williamson, highlighted many success stories, including universities’ role in creating innovation ecosystems in every region and nation of the UK. The review also made 11 recommendations, several
Monash University CUREator funding confirms the importance and value of university research spin outs
Monash-led biotechs Myostellar and GILZrx, have each received an additional AU$500,000 funding from Brandon BioCatalyst’s CUREator incubator, confirming the importance and value of spinning out university research into companies advancing new therapeutics that address significant health issues. Myostellar is a discovery-stage biotechnology spin-out from
2024 cohort of CU Boulder’s Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator launches new startup
Every year, dozens of breakthrough inventions emerge from CU Boulder’s research labs. While some are spun out by creators themselves, others are poised to partner with entrepreneurs beyond university walls looking to launch the latest and greatest technologies. Enter Embark,
Three WSU researchers receive funding from Washington Research Foundation
The Washington Research Foundation (WRF) recently awarded three Washington State University researchers with grant funding to develop detailed plans for projects and programs that could significantly advance the state’s life-science ecosystem and improve lives. The funding will establish two new
FAU | FAU Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture Class
The Venture Program provides the most promising startups and talented entrepreneurs in South Florida with resources from FAU’s Innovation and Business Development pipeline, entrepreneurial instruction, structured team-based mentoring, networking, marketing and capital-raising assistance, co-working space, events, intern support and other
Purdue startup secures $10M in Series A funding for flu treatment research
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A biotech company founded by a Purdue University chemistry professor has completed a $10.25 million Series A round of funding to further study its new influenza treatment that has shown rapid results. West Lafayette-based Eradivir plans to conduct