The annual summit for research institution gap fund and accelerator programs, including proof of concept programs, startup accelerators, and university venture funds
Presentation made to Board of Regents in support of the planned start-up venture fund initiative at the University of Minnesota
http://www1.umn.edu/regents/docket/2012/december/venture.pdf
The Consortium provides a dedicated, institutional coordinating forum for collective insight, program refinement, and structured engagement with aligned commercial, investment, and philanthropic partners.
GAP are an interdependent institutional innovation and capital strategy that includes:
Translational research
Proof of concept programs
Startup accelerators
University venture funds
