October 18-20 | Tucson, AZ

The Research Institution GAP Fund and Accelerator Program Summit

USF, Corridor collaboration supports infrastructure innovation, vaccine

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October 23-25, 2024 / Atlanta, GA

The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds

The Story

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 and corroded bridges to reduce repair time and costs for critical infrastructure
  • Novel protein-based therapy to treat a leading genetic cause of inherited intellectual disability
  • Optimized vaccine for C. Difficile, a life-threatening bacterial pathogen and urgent antibiotic resistant threat
  • RNA-based strategy that enhances the body’s natural defense mechanisms to fight infections caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi

 

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