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University of Tokyo investment arm forms deeptech fund

University of Tokyo’s third investment fund reached a first close with capital from Tokyu Land and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.


Apr 25, 2024

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to form $10m investment unit

The university’s new unit, which includes incubator, startup fund and brain trust, will be led by assistant vice president Joshua Espinosa.

Apr 23, 2024

University of California's Bow Capital appoints Chan as CFO

James Chan, who holds a similar position at other funds, has joined the investment firm affiliated with the University of California.

Apr 23, 2024

Arnold hired at University of Texas's commercialistion arm

Mark Arnold has been hired as an associate vice president at University of Texas's commercialisation arm Discovery to Impact.

Apr 19, 2024

Lam to head startup ecosystem at Emory University

The professor of paediatrics has accepted a part time position as the inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship.

Apr 19, 2024

Francis joins UT Health San Antonio

Francis will serve as the associate vice president for innovation and development at UT Health San Antonio.

Apr 19, 2024

UC Berkeley appoints Lyons as chancellor

Rich Lyons, current chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer at UC Berkeley, will become the university’s next chancellor on July 1.

Apr 15, 2024

K-State promotes Brandt following Robinson’s departure

Chris Brandt has been named interim president and CEO of K-State Innovation Partners following Rebecca Robinson's move to Oregon State University.

Apr 4, 2024

University of Notre Dame tries new, supersized approach to creating spinouts

A new $35m fund will be managed by external venture studio High Alpha Innovation and will work with the university on creating new startups.

Apr 2, 2024

Crumbling system, fragile lives: can spinouts help in the senior care crisis?

From a chest-worn device to help with Parkinson's symptoms to stress measuring socks — here are the spinouts providing support for senior citizens.

Mar 25, 2024

Taylor takes over from Baxter at Edinburgh Innovations

Andrea Taylor, director of Strategic Partnerships at Edinburgh Innovations, will become interim CEO when George Baxter leaves for UC Davis at the end of the month.

Mar 18, 2024

Hawai’i finds new tech transfer director in old friend

Jim Deane has been appointed director of the University of Hawai’i’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, seeing him return to his alma mater after more than two decades.

Mar 14, 2024
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