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Three Quantum Companies in Denmark Join BioInnovation Institute’s Venture Lab Program
The BioInnovation Institute (BII), is an international non-profit foundation in Denmark that incubates and accelerates world-class life science research. They have just announced that twelve companies have been selected to join their 12 month Venture Lab acceleration program which supports startup companies with
New Berkeley center aims to create healthcare innovation research-to-impact pipeline
UC Berkeley experts are developing a trailblazing infrastructure to translate cutting-edge AI and behavioral economics healthcare research into powerful real-world advances in patient outcomes and drastically reduced medical costs. The Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation, announced today by the College of
USF, Corridor collaboration supports infrastructure innovation, vaccine
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor are partnering to provide $100,000 to support the advancement of technologies developed by USF researchers. This round of seed funding will support four projects from across the University: Off-the-shelf repair system for failing
3 Teams Advance to the Polsky George Shultz Innovation Fund Finals
The spring 2024 George Shultz Innovation Fund finalists are developing solutions to detect lead in water, treat diseases, and improve patient care. Managed by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the George Shultz Innovation Fund provides up to $250,000 in co-investment
Argent commits $1.5 million to establish Argent Innovation Fund
Argent Financial Group, along with Argent founder, CEO, and Louisiana Tech University alumni Kyle McDonald and his wife, Tisdale, have committed $1.5 million to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation to establish the Argent Innovation Fund. This fund will empower the
Rice U.’s Office of Innovation awards inaugural One Small Step Grants
The Office of Innovation at Rice University announced four awardees of the inaugural One Small Step Grants, marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the grant aims to support
UT Names Recipients of Inaugural Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Awards
Five faculty entrepreneurs, which includes three from the Tickle College of Engineering, who have developed technologies with the potential for commercialization have had their projects selected for the inaugural Chancellor’s Innovation Fund. These faculty, whose research range from athletic field
Alberta Innovates Provides $12.4 million to Advance Health Innovations
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, February 26, 2024 – Some of the most common reasons for a visit to an emergency department are injuries to your shoulders, arms, elbows and wrists. Determining the extent of these types of injuries may take months from booking
8 projects awarded U Kentucky KYNETIC commercialization grants
The Kentucky Network for Innovation and Commercialization (KYNETIC) has selected eight teams from universities across the Commonwealth for Cycle 8 project funding. KYNETIC is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) and part of the national NIH Proof-of-Concept
UC’s Lab2Market program empowers STEM entrepreneurship | University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is spearheading a new initiative by launching its Lab2Market program, empowering the next generation of STEM researchers into the realm of entrepreneurship. Recognizing the importance of commercialization in translating scientific and technological research into tangible societal