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The UK’s attempt to compete with US spin-outs: Five key takeaways for US investors
Last week, the Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement a number of proposals designed to boost growth in the UK. A detailed summary of these is available here. The Autumn Statement follows the recent BVCA Venture Capital Investment Compact, which included measures
Funding opportunities to develop UC Santa Cruz innovations
The Innovation & Business Engagement Hub is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities to advance innovations being developed at UC Santa Cruz. Innovation Catalyst Grant The Innovation Catalyst Grant is a proof-of-concept program focused on providing targeted gap funding, training, mentorship,
Imperial leads accelerator initiative to turn AI research into new companies
The AI SuperConnector brings together complementary AI innovation expertise at Imperial, York, Leeds and Liverpool universities. Imperial is leading a new accelerator project that will help early career researchers in artificial intelligence (AI) turn their work into startup companies. Starting
UF, UF Health to create new technology innovation incubator
The University of Florida and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health announced today the creation of a new Research and Technology Innovation Incubator. Selected for support through UF President Ben Sasse’s strategic funding process, this 20,000-square-foot space will serve as a
University of Maryland, Baltimore Receives Landmark Funding to Create New Innovation Hub
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) President Bruce Jarrell, MD, FACS, and University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, announced today that the university has received a four-year, $4 million Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) grant from the
UTA student entrepreneurs earn $100,000 in startup funds
The Maverick Entrepreneurship Program and Award was established to encourage UT Arlington students to explore and express their business ideas in a friendly and encouraging environment. The program is one of the most generously funded student-focused entrepreneurship programs in the
5 AU universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation
The University of Newcastle has signed on as an official partner of Uniseed – Australia’s longest running venture fund dedicated to helping university researchers turn their ideas into products and services that deliver impact for our communities. The University
UCalgary celebrates 3rd year of UCeed the largest university-based investment fund of its kind in Canada
UCeed launched in June 2020 with a goal to expand the economy and accelerate innovation in Calgary and beyond. Three years later the philanthropically driven, commercially minded pre-seed fund has done just that with a remarkable investment of $6.19 million in
UTA student entrepreneurs earn $100,000 in startup funds
Deependra Thakur and Abhay Dere won $40,000 for their software solution tailored for gas station store owners. The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund distributed $117,000 to 10 student entrepreneurs at the MavPitch grand finale event. The Maverick Entrepreneurship Program
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Awards $5M to Accelerate Innovation
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research announced 16 outstanding projects in its latest class of ASPIRE awards, granting more than $5 million for research that aims to answer key feasibility and proof-of-concept questions in an accelerated time frame, and scaling for impact