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PhD's and researchers looking to turn their research into a successful enterprise won't want to miss this month's Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Titled "What precedes Pre-Seed when your company is 3 PhDs and a dog," the forum will feature experienced thought leaders from Caltech, USC, and industry. Learn from Julie Schoenfeld, Entrepreneur in Residence at Caltech and former CEO of Strobe LIDAR (acquired by GM), Andrea Belz, Ph.D., Vice Dean of Transformative Initiatives at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and Kevin Barrett, Managing Partner of Freeflow Ventures. With initial investments becoming harder to find, the landscape for startup funding is rapidly changing. However, more technology than ever is available for starting companies, and many great companies were formed during economic downturns. Can entrepreneurs launch a successful venture in the current environment when they are still “3 PhDs and a Dog”? Is there funding available other than “Friends, Family and Fools”? Can partnerships fill the void? Can they mix equity funding with Federal Grant funding? Join us to explore the options with expert speakers who are investors, successful entrepreneurs, technology transfer leaders, and government funding officials. After the keynote presentation and panel discussion, there will be an audience Q&A along with plenty of networking. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and network with thought leaders in the industry. Join us on Saturday, April 20th for a engaging forum! #Caltech #USC #VC #EarlystageVC

🤔 Are you a campus researcher, problem-solver, #inventor, maker, entrepreneur, or social impact #innovator? Are you looking to maximize impact for your #research, turn your idea into a product or service, or start a company or organization? ➡️ Discover inspiring stories and practical tools to advance your idea at Innovate Week, coordinated by UW’s Discovery to Product (D2P) and Innovate Network. #Innovation- and #entrepreneurship-focused organizations will offer events, learning and networking opportunities, and connections to resources for faculty, students, and staff. You don't want to miss this. 🎉

Come to the next Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum on Saturday April 20th and learn about "What Precedes Pre-seed?" or how to get your startup funded when you are just 3 Ph.D.s and a Dog. We have two amazing keynote speakers lined up,: Julie Schoenfeld - former CEO of Strobe and VP of GM Cruise. Now Caltech Entrepreneur in Residence Dr. Andrea Belz - Vice Dean of Transformative Initiatives, USC Viterbi School of Engineering The landscape for startup funding is changing rapidly with initial investments harder to find. But more technology than ever is available for starting companies and many great companies were formed during economic downturns. Can entrepreneurs launch a new venture in the current environment when they are still “3 PhDs and a Dog”? Is there funding for them other than “Friends, Family and Fools”? Can partnerships fill the void? Can they mix equity funding with Federal Grant funding? Join us to explore the options with expert speakers who are investors, successful entrepreneurs, technology transfer leaders and government funding officials. After keynote presentation and panel discussion there will be audience Q&A along with plenty of networking https://lu.ma/ps2cjhu4

Students thinking of turning their research into a venture will find this Saturdays Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum of particular interest. Entitled "Three Ph.D.s and a Dog" the speakers will focus on how to get a new venture started and through the 'valley of death' till traditional Venture funding is available. Registrations for this in-person only event are filling up so sign up now to insure you have a seat (capacity is limited and there are no recordings of the event) The landscape for startup funding is changing rapidly with initial investments harder to find. But more technology than ever is available for starting companies and many great companies were formed during economic downturns. Can entrepreneurs launch a new venture in the current environment when they are still “3 PhDs and a Dog”? Is there funding for them other than “Friends, Family and Fools”? Can partnerships fill the void? Can they mix equity funding with Federal Grant funding? Join us to explore the options with expert speakers who are investors, successful entrepreneurs, technology transfer leaders and government funding officials. After keynote presentation by Caltech Entrepreneur in Residence Julie Schoenfeld and USC Vice-Dean Andrea Belz a panel discussion including an early stage investor and founder will answer some of the most common questions. #Caltech #USC #VC #TechStartups #EarlyStageFunding https://lu.ma/ps2cjhu4

The numbers are in and the Innovation Center's annual impact report is here! In 2023, companies supported by the IC generated 267 jobs, $26M in employee compensation, and over $80.7M in economic output. “We work with tenacious, brave, brilliant, and committed entrepreneurs who are driven to succeed and have chosen Southeast Ohio as the place to launch and grow their businesses. The figures within our economic impact report validate the fact that successful scalable ventures are being built in our rural region. It is heartening to see the aggregated numbers,” stated Innovation Center Director, Stacy Strauss. Real more about the IC's 2023 impact here: https://lnkd.in/gZrSJQJE

In addition to leading-edge research, engineering faculty at #Mizzou are stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. Read about some of the partnerships between engineers and the Missouri Innovation Center: https://lnkd.in/gV6AHvi5 #Engineering #Entrepreneurship

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extends a warm welcome to the latest round of cohorts in the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). Thirty-three new LEEP fellows will be embedded across four U.S. national laboratories, where they will develop next-generation technologies with the support of an extensive network of mentors and experts.   Since the program's inception in 2015, 153 LEEP startups have attracted $2.73 billion in follow-on funding and created over 2,343 jobs. These clean energy champions have developed breakthrough technologies spanning American industries—and have launched successful U.S. manufacturing companies—that will help accelerate the nation’s clean energy future while creating good-paying jobs.   Read more about their upcoming projects here: https://lnkd.in/gzpEjkEm   #EnergyProfessionals #Entrepreneurs #Innovation

Exciting news! I'm thrilled to announce that the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation is further strengthening its support for Chalmers Ventures to spearhead innovation. Following a strategic decision by the Chalmers Foundation's board, I'm delighted to disclose that Chalmers Ventures will significantly boost its investment efforts with a substantial 90 million SEK earmarked for 2024. This notable increase from previous years—30 million from 2016 to 2021, 50 million in 2022, and 70 million in 2023—underscores our steadfast commitment to nurturing innovation and empowering visionary entrepreneurs. In 2023, Chalmers Ventures achieved outstanding results, delivering a remarkable profit of 44 million SEK to our evergreen engine. The profit will be used to investments new deeptech companies that we creates together with amazing scientists and entrepreneurs, but also to follow on investments in our current portfolio of 94 companies. Chalmers is deeply committed to backing deeptech companies that tackle pressing global challenges. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, it is imperative that we, alongside other stakeholders, continue to invest in companies whose pioneering ideas are firmly grounded in research and cutting-edge innovation. This expanded investment mandate not only reflects the confidence of the Chalmers Ventures team in our mission, but also reinforces our collective resolve to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of innovation. As we embark on this exhilarating journey, I extend a warm invitation to #scientists, #investors, and #entrepreneurs to collaborate with the accomplished Chalmers Ventures team in our pursuit to unlock the full potential of technology-driven innovation. Together, we can propel groundbreaking ideas from concept to reality and effectuate meaningful change on a global scale! Let's ignite innovation and drive change together! 🔥✨ #VentureCapital #UniversitySpinout

🌟 Big News! Oregon State University is 1 of only 8 universities awarded an NSF I-Corps™ Hub grant to lead the new Northwest Region Hub for innovation impact! 🏆𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: https://lnkd.in/gZN6z4Ht As part of this $15 million NSF grant, OSU will receive $2.55 million to expand innovation and entrepreneurial training and lead the research component of the Hub. The trainings will be conducted by the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator, empowering Oregon researchers, postdoc and graduate students to bring ideas to real-world impact. OSU’s Dean Staci Simonich from the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Karl Mundorff, Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, serve as co-principal investigators on this initiative, which will help grow Oregon’s innovation economy across sectors such as medical technology, agricultural and food technology, blue technology and clean technology.   This new Northwest Region NSF I-Corps™ Hub strengthens OSU’s role in supporting a thriving innovation network, giving researchers the startup resources to grow and collaborate across the Pacific Northwest.   #NSF #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #PacificNorthwest #CleanTech #FoodTech

Midlands science park one of Europe's best 🏢🏅 A Midlands science park home to dozens of innovative companies has been named as one of the best in Europe for helping start-ups thrive. The University of Warwick Science Park (UWSP) has been identified as one of Europe’s leading start-up hubs in the inaugural edition of The Financial Times’ ‘Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs Special Report.’ It is the only Science Park in the UK to be included in the list, and reflects the environment and support services UWSP has created for young companies to set-up, grow and thrive. The report is based on research undertaken by the FT and global data and business intelligence specialists Statista. They interviewed thousands of companies to find the best 125 for accelerator and incubator programmes in Europe, and used a combination of independent desk research, surveys of alumni and peers, and public calls for participation to create the report. The news comes as UWSP marks its 40th anniversary, with its first site at the Venture Centre off Sir William Lyons Road having been opened by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1984. Mark Tock, COO of UWSP, believes the report will encourage even more ambitious start-ups to join the vibrant business community at UWSP and to take space across the Science Park’s sites. He said... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/da7_H2HP #property #realestate #science #sciencepark #international #research #technology #startup #finance #sme #businessnews #businessintelligence