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Princeton University creates office of innovation to expand ecosystem

The US university has created a new office to coordinate its efforts to expand the startup ecosystem in its base of New Jersey and the broader region.

Oct 8, 2024

Ian McClure to oversee innovation at University of Kentucky's hospitals and clinics

Ian McClure is expanding his role from associate vice president for research, innovation and economic impact at the University of Kentucky to include vice president of innovation for UK Healthcare, the institution's health system.

Sep 23, 2024

Stromhaug to oversee tech transfer at University at Buffalo

Per Stromhaug is the new senior associate vice-president for economic development at the University at Buffalo, joining from Binghamton University.

Sep 12, 2024

University of Washington VC firm launches $30m second fund

Pack Ventures, an independent venture capital fund that invests in University of Washington spinouts, is raising more money to invest in the Seattle region.

Aug 20, 2024

Give graduates green cards to fuel startup growth

Permanent residence cards for graduates of science and technology degrees and talent exchange programmes are some of the solutions touted for startups seeking to hire high-skilled people.

Aug 6, 2024

Horst succeeds Roth at NUtech Ventures

Cheryl Horst has been appointed interim executive director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s tech transfer office as Brad Roth prepares to retire.

Jul 16, 2024

Red Bear Ventures brings fund to Cornell University

RBV’s inaugural fund will invest in startups emerging out of Cornell in a sign that university ecosystems are increasingly of interest to investors.

Jul 10, 2024

VC-friendly terms grease the wheels of US university spinout investing

US universities take low equity stakes in the companies they help commercialise. But non-dilutive shares and royalties mean academic institutions ensure they receive payouts.

Jul 8, 2024

Other News

University of Michigan officially launches $5m venture fund

The fund will write cheques for early-stage spinouts from the state's 15 public universities.

Jul 4, 2024

Boston University hires Olliff and Patel to new innovation office

Former St Louis University executives Kenneth Olliff and Jasmin Patel will lead Boston University’s office of strategy and innovation.

Jun 20, 2024

UC Berkeley chooses Cooke to lead innovation

Darren Cooke has been selected as interim chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer at UC Berkeley, taking over from Rich Lyons.

Jun 12, 2024

Only a third of US research universities have a venture fund

Venture funds are becoming a more common offering at universities around the world. Why do a majority of the top US institutions not have one?

Jun 12, 2024

Video: Silicon Valley investors wake up to Monterey Bay tech opportunities

VC capital often sways towards investing in technologies with an urban focus. But Silicon Valley investors are starting to home in on rural technology solutions right in their backyard.

May 21, 2024

Editor's Picks

The Big Deal: EH2 becomes hydrogen tech's first unicorn

Ten corporate investors were part of a $380m series C round this week, including Fortescue, United Airlines, Rio Tinto, Amazon, Microsoft and BP.

Oct 6, 2023

Reality check: Has the IRA made the US a magnet for cleantech…

The US's $369bn climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), promises to put the US at the forefront of the clean energy transition, but the act has its limitations.

Oct 5, 2023

From AR to biochar – the thinking behind Stellantis' startup investments

Adam Bazih, head of Stellantis Ventures, says we're heading for a golden age of mobility tech as sustainable vehicles become affordable.

Jul 26, 2023

The Atlanta Hawks have a VC fund — but it isn't targeting…

David Garcia, head of National Basketball Association team the Atlanta Hawks' venture fund, is targeting consumer experience ventures rather than sports technology.

Jul 21, 2023
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