Proof of Concept Funds: Boosting The Potential of University Technology
The Valley of Innovation Death has been well documented and is a continuing issue for transitioning basic university research into products that will improve lives. One way that universities and academic research centers are addressing this issue is through proof of concept (POC) funding. POC funds are typically grants that help “de-risk” a technology — helping a […]
Full ArticleLessons Learned: Engaging Alumni for Research Commercialization
Many academic institutions want to enlist alumni to optimize their research commercialization efforts – whether it is to judge a pitch competition, discuss licensing opportunities, share entrepreneurial journeys with students, or even donate to a new venture or proof-of-concept fund. But what are the best practices in this area? We interviewed 7 universities and academic […]
Full ArticleAngel & Accelerator Funding: Continuing the Conversation
In late 2020, OUP hosted a webinar on Angel and Accelerator Funding for University Startups. We reconnected with two of the panelists, Ashok Kamal, Executive Director of Tech Coast Angels, and Jun Axup, Chief Science Officer and Partner of IndieBio, to continue the conversation about angel and accelerator funding in addition to answering some follow-up […]
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