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DoD Presidential Budget Request Prioritizes Science, Technology and Prototype Funding
Microelectronics, integrated sensing and cyber, as well as integrated network systems-of-systems are prioritized in the DOD’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for science and technology and prototyping sent to Congress last month by the president. Heidi Shyu, who serves as
Johns Hopkins creates new $100,000 annual prize to support student entrepreneurs
Johns Hopkins University has launched a new, annual award to support promising business ventures developed by student entrepreneurs—and to encourage the creators of those startups to put down roots and grow in Baltimore. The President’s Venture Fellowship, by far the largest
AU universities support startup bill but say more work needed
Australia’s universities have backed legislation to introduce the government’s startup programme but want flexibility in the pilot phase to iron out a range of issues with the proposal, including access problems driven by more student debt and limited placements, writes
‘Purdue Innovates’ launches one united IP commercialization and startup creation network – Purdue University News
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Building on world-renowned strength in innovation by its faculty, staff, students and alumni, the Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University have formed Purdue Innovates, a comprehensive system to streamline access and strengthen support to both (a) technology
University Seeking World-Leading Innovators for New AI Accelerator Programme
Since its launch in 2018, the programme has supported a wide range of innovative AI companies including Edinburgh-based cancer research business Carcinotech; climate monitoring solution provider Space Intelligence; and Zumo, which has now become the UK’s leading crypto wallet and
Reporting IMPACT of GAP Fund and Accelerator Programs
The immediate and near-term returns for gap funding most often focus on speeding up the commercialization process so technologies and services can contribute to enriching economies quicker. But, gap funding also has an overarching impact on both the financial and
‘IU Innovates’ to accelerate faculty, student entrepreneurship: IU News
A new Indiana University initiative will create an integrated, university-wide infrastructure to support students and faculty in the creation and growth of startup ventures. Based on IU’s Bloomington campus, but serving faculty and students across the university, IU Innovates will
New external collaborations highlight $1.4 million in CU Boulder Research & Innovation Seed Grants
The seed grant program is designed to stimulate new and exciting areas of research and creative work on campus, as reflected in the projects of the 2023 Research & Innovation Seed Grant Program winners. About the 2023 program External Partnership Projects
Texas lawmakers could give billions to universities for research
The Texas House approved two measures this week that would create the Texas University Fund and allocate billions for higher education research to certain universities, including Texas State University. On Tuesday, the House gave its final approval in a 136-11
PSU Pathways Program helps faculty commercialize their medical innovations
A new Penn State Center for Medical Innovation program is helping Penn State researchers translate their innovative ideas from the lab and clinic to the health care marketplace. Faculty may juggle multiple responsibilities, including lecturing, mentoring trainees, performing experiments, submitting grants and