shape the future is a periodic digest of news and resources for those interested in university innovation
shape the future is a periodic digest of news and resources for those interested in university innovation 
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University-Industry Model Review III
Join us on July 31st to review the Washington State University and LURIS industrial engagement models.

Register by this Friday, July 11th and receive University Crowdfunding Report
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Framing the Expectations of Tech and Start-up Gap Funding
From my experience, the framing of expectations to sponsoring leadership and stakeholders is the single most important action in the successful launch and sustainability of any tech or start-up gap funding program. This is especially important if any source of the funds is derived from public dollars.
 
Upcoming Events
July 22-24 | Purdue University
Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers Annual Meeting (More info here)

July 23rd | 12-1PM EDT
Emerging IP Practices FREE Workshop: Succeeding at Technology Transfer in a Post-Patent-Reform World (Register Here)

July 31st | 12-1:30 PM EDT
University-Industry Model Review III: Washington State University and LURIS (Netherlands)  (Register Here)
Recent Collaborations

Telecoms company donates £30,000 to young entrepreneurs at Kingston University

University of North Dakota gets $7.5 million from Hess Corp.

Cortex Pharma enters into license agreement with University of Illinois

MYOS Corp Establishes Research Relationship With Rutgers University in Muscle Science

Theralase Technologies teams with University of Toledo in cancer study

University of Greenwich receives €200,000 from Merck Consumer Health Care to develop pain relief drugs
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Featured Resources
University-Industry Perspectives Report
Complimentary report of 102 Industry leaders from 18 high-tech sectors share their perspectives on identifying university partners and collaborating towards valuable, long-term relationships.


Student-run Venture Fund Report
innovosource has produced a comprehensive assessment of seven, leading university student venture funds to support managers and associated university stakeholder in leveraging these funds for innovation.
(Find out more)
U-I Innovation Initiatives


The resource for those interested in understanding, developing, and connecting to university-affiliated translational research, proof of concept, and start-up gap funds (Get free weekly gap fund managers digest)

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Mind the Gap Report
Complete analysis of 63 technology and start-up gap funds from 40 organizations. (Full Summary/Access)

Events
Gap Managers iWorkshops
| Raising and Sustaining Funds
| Managing the Fund Process 
| Cultivating Support Programs

Gap Leaders Series
| University Crowdfunding Review II
| University Crowdfunding Review I
| UCSD Von Liebig Center
| University-managed Funds
| Venture-affiliated Funds
| State-affiliated Funds

More at www.gapfunding.org

   

Rapid, university engagement process for high-tech companies, early stage investors, and government agencies that are seeking to establish relationships with and integrate university/lab "innovation assets" into their near- and long-term innovation strategies.


We work this process through a University Partners Network of TTOs, CFR offices, research centers, faculty (currently at 55 universities). This is completely free to our partners.  Learn More


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