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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
GAP Insights: MUSC Launches $30M in Health Venture Funding to Spur SC Innovation
The Medical University of South Carolina has unveiled a groundbreaking $30 million venture fund initiative to accelerate health innovation and economic growth statewide. With two complementary funds—the $20M 1824 Health Ventures Fund I for university spinouts and the $10M South
Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups through Runway and Spinout programs
Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups to its campus this September through its Runway Startups Program — with ventures tackling challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety. To date, more than
UConn to Host Inaugural Tech Showcase –
UConn will host its first-ever Tech Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 18, gathering some of the state’s top innovators in celebration of groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial talent. The Showcase will provide opportunities for established professionals, newcomers, and students alike. It will feature
University of Michigan Bold Challenges awards nearly $1 million in ‘Accelerate’ grants
The Bold Challenges Initiative has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to 10 University of Michigan teams pursuing large-scale, interdisciplinary grants. The projects receiving “Accelerate” funding range from finding ways to treat a common cause of heart disease to identifying
GAP Insights: Transatlantic collaboration: Vanderbilt, Liverpool award first joint research seed grants
The Vanderbilt–Liverpool Joint Research Seed Grant program exemplifies how early-stage, strategically matched funding can unlock deep, international academic collaboration. By starting with relationship-building around shared competencies (in music and broader research strengths), the program advances impactful partnerships. Three key takeaways
Introducing the 2025 ilab x Momentum Accelerator cohort at University of Queensland
For the first time, The University of Queensland’s Ventures ilab Accelerator is partnering with the Momentum Accelerator to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for UQ-affiliated startups. This combined program supports two distinct streams, each with unique goals and funding opportunities to help get their