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GAP Insights: Biomedical projects supported by Michigan MTRAC Life Sciences push boundaries
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Life Sciences Innovation Hub is a pivotal program driving biomedical innovation statewide. By offering both mid-stage and early-stage (Kickstart) funding, the hub bridges the gap between academic research and commercial impact. The latest
Flinn Foundation Seed Grants at ASU to Promote Translational Research
The Flinn Foundation’s Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research support multidisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to significant clinical needs, including precision medicine, diagnostics, devices, therapeutics, and health-care delivery. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate strong potential to advance laboratory discoveries
UTokyo IPC Launches “Launch1000,” a Commercialization Program for Researchers’ Technology Seeds “Project for Formation of Next-Generation Open Innovation Model”
As part of its mission to foster innovation ecosystems around academia, UTokyo IPC has supported startups from inception by creating companies based on university-originated technologies and providing early-stage investment through its funds. In addition, UTokyo IPC has supported researchers and
From seed to success: 35+ accelerator programmes transforming Europe’s startups | EU-Startups
Startup accelerators can play a crucial role in helping early-stage startups succeed. They are structured, time-limited programmes that typically last a few weeks or months. Accelerator programmes provide startups with mentorship, initial funding, office space and/or access to valuable investor
GAP Insights: The University of Minnesota’s long history of groundbreaking innovation
The University of Minnesota’s century-long journey in commercialization is marked by a strong culture of breakthrough thinking, comprehensive support infrastructure, and a consistent focus on scalable societal impact. Executives seeking to replicate its achievements should observe: Best Practices Takeaways Structured
Move ideas from lab to market with the NSF I-Corps Cohort at Clemson
Faculty and graduate students interested in commercializing research innovation are encouraged to join the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Fall Regional Cohort at Clemson. Organized by the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) and the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, the NSF I-Corps
K-State Accelerator Program Awards $35,000 to Entrepreneurs
Kansas State University has given seven local entrepreneurs a boost in resources and funding through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which provides participants with faculty-led courses, hands-on student research teams and access to an extensive alumni mentor network. Each of
How university venture capital programs are training the next generation of funders and founders
Two years ago, as a University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman, Sam Lockhart knew nothing about venture capital — let alone things like due diligence, term sheets or how to analyze a business plan. But at a College of Business recruitment event
Ontario launches Health Innovation Pathway to accelerate new medical technologies
Ontario says they’ve launched the Health Innovation Pathway, a new program designed to accelerate the adoption of health-care technologies and improve patient care across the province. The initiative they say, focuses on Ontario-made innovations, including medical devices, digital tools, medical
New Baylor venture competition brings AI startup craze to Waco
There are 498 private AI companies valued at over $1 billion. A new initiative in the Hankamer School of Business has many hoping number 499 comes from Baylor. “Think you’ve got the next big idea in AI?” asks the flyer for Baylor’s