Startups

From partnering with other universities to working with an existing external VC fund, here are models for universities to consider.

University venture funds remain a rarity among the top research universities in the US and in Europe — here are the reasons why and how thigns might change.

How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.

A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.

The recommendations by UK research organisation Onward are aimed at increasing venture capital investment for underfunded technology transfer offices outside the Golden Triangle.

The number of funds is the same but European ones cover multiple universities — and the US still creates more university spinouts.

Both models are gaining popularity — but which is right for your company? It depends on the business need and the stage of the startup.

Two-wheeled vehicle developer Genny and pedestrian accessibility startup Okeenea are among the first six companies to be selected for Toyota Open Labs.

Female-focused health startups have been receiving increased funding in 2024 and a new crop of startups is emerging to address previously underserved areas.

The US stood out as July continued a strong summer for corporate venture activity on the back of AI penetrating more industries, according to GCV data.

Linq is building a vector database management platform to help large companies use large language models based on their internal information.