Education

Wiley And ASU’s Fulton Schools of Engineering Collaborating On AI Tutor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2024

Wiley and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) are collaborating to develop a new generative AI-powered tutor to help students succeed in their online computer science labs.

Idealab Arizona: A New Startup Studio That Co-Founds ASU-Affiliated Tech Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Idealab Arizona (a partner of Idealab Studio, the leading technology incubator) announced launching a startup studio that co-founds Arizona State University-affiliated tech startups to increase commercialized intellectual property, startups, and jobs in Arizona.

Northwestern University Partnering With Material Impact To Advance Research From Lab To Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Northwestern University’s Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) signed a new partnership with Material Impact, which is a Boston-based venture firm focused on innovations in materials science and deep tech. Launched in 2021 with funding from the State of Illinois and a generous gift from Northwestern Trustee Kimberly Querrey, The Q serves as the University’s hub for research-driven entrepreneurship, offer space and wide-ranging programming and resources to translate Northwestern’s research and development to the public.

University Of Michigan: ‘Looking To Michigan’ Campaign Aims For $7 Billion Raise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2024

The University of Michigan announced its most innovative fundraising campaign to date, intending to raise $7 billion. This is the largest effort in its history and the largest known campaign goal of any public university.

Adden Energy: Harvard University Spin-Off Secures $15 Million For Expanding EV Accessibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 25, 2024

Adden Energy has developed lithium-metal solid-state battery technology. To scale production and bring this technology to car manufacturers, the company has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by At One Ventures. Primavera Capital Group, Rhapsody Venture Partners, and MassVentures also participated. The funding will be used to construct a roll-to-roll pilot line production facility at Adden Energy’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Cornell University’s eLab Reveals 24 Student Startup Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 19, 2024

There have been 24 student teams selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of eLab (Cornell’s student startup accelerator). Now welcoming its 16th credit-bearing cohort, eLab accepts student founders from across any field of study across Cornell and trains them to launch their businesses.

Rice University Collaborating With BeOne Sports To Advance Sports Performance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2024

The Rice University Office of Innovation and Rice Athletics formed a strategic partnership with BeOne Sports, an innovative startup founded by Rice alumni pioneering advanced sports performance technology. And this collaboration aims to elevate Rice’s status as a national leader in athletic achievement and research-driven innovation, positioning the university as a testing ground for state-of-the-art, holistic care technologies for student-athletes.

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York Launches To Bring Together Talented Scientists From Local Universities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2024

Leadership from Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), and representatives from Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University recently gathered to celebrate progress in their mission to bioengineer immune cells for the early detection and treatment of diseases.

Feed The Future Innovation Lab For Fish At Mississippi State University Reveals Startup And Scaling Activities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2024

Mississippi State University announced it supports the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, managed by MSU’s Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security. Recently, the Fish Innovation Lab announced a $600,000 portfolio of six new one-year activities to increase food security in Asia and Africa.

Princeton University Launches Office Of Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2024

Princeton University announced it has launched the Office of Innovation, a bold step to facilitate and elevate the University’s expanding innovation pursuits. This office will be a key resource for faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs who want to be involved in building a collaborative ecosystem that will spur real progress on society’s most pressing challenges.

University Of Melbourne: Seven Startups To Raise $11.7 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 14, 2024

Seven early-stage startups are expected to receive between them $11.7 million in investment, an outcome of the University of Melbourne’s strategy to drive research translation by supporting the growth of more early-stage ventures affiliated with the University and its medical research institute partners. And these investments come from the $15 million University of Melbourne Genesis Pre-Seed Fund in partnership with Breakthrough Victoria, and the $125 million Tin Alley Ventures fund, a joint venture with Tanarra Capital, both now in their second year of operation.

Villanova University: $1.25 Billion Comprehensive Capital Campaign Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2024

Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced the launch of a $1.25 billion comprehensive capital campaign Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University. And the University started the public phase of its campaign—the most ambitious fundraising effort in Villanova’s 182-year history—having already raised over $640 million towards its $1.25 billion goal.

University Of Manchester: Unit M Launched To Support Region’s Innovation Economy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2024

The University of Manchester announced it launched a new capability called Unit M to rethink how it supports the region’s innovation economy. With a mandate to drive the University’s new approach to innovation, Unit M will connect and catalyze the innovation ecosystem in Manchester and the wider region to accelerate inclusive growth.

Endomimetics: University of Alabama At Birmingham Startup Receives $2.8 Million Grant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 8, 2024

The University of Alabama at Birmingham startup company Endomimetics has received a $2.8 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase II grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Neutreeno: University Of Cambridge Spinout Raises $5 Million (Seed)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 4, 2024

Neutreeno, a deep tech startup spinning out of the University of Cambridge, announced it secured a $5 million Seed round with support from a global syndicate of mission-aligned investors.

Valerion: University Of Michigan-Based Battery Technology Company Raises Funding From HEST Investments Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 4, 2024

HEST Investments—a Dallas-based venture capital family office known for its commitment to disruptive ventures—announced a recent investment in Valerion, a battery technology company based at the University of Michigan. This funding, which was finalized in June 2024, marks a notable moment in HEST Investments' ongoing mission to drive transformative change in science and technology.

Made By Dyslexia And Richard Branson Launch University Of Dyslexic Thinking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 1, 2024

Sir Richard Branson and global charity Made By Dyslexia announced that they have joined forces to launch a free online university called ‘DyslexicU,’ which teaches the world how dyslexics think.

University Of Minnesota: 25 Startups Launched In 2024, Surpassing Previous Record

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota has launched 25 startup companies in fiscal 2024, surpassing its previous record for the fourth year in a row. This announcement coincided with the launch of a new initiative to scale up the University’s commercialization work called Discover, Advance, Impact.

Mark Cuban Foundation And Northeastern University Partner To Bring AI Bootcamp To Miami Teens

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 30, 2024

The Mark Cuban Foundation, which is in partnership with Northeastern University, is bringing the only AI camp of its kind, free of charge, to high school students in Miami. With a custom and highly relevant curriculum focused on teaching students about the latest developments in AI and Generative AI, the camp will provide the tools to make these technologies work for them and promises to educate, inspire, and fuel the next generation of AI professionals.

University Of Ottawa And Cisco Partnering To Help Students With Cybersecurity Skills

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 29, 2024

Cisco, a leader in networking and security, and the University of Ottawa have announced a partnership to better prepare students for careers in the technology industry. Funded through Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, Cisco will integrate industry-recognized Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification into the university’s Computer and Software Engineering curriculum. The CCNA certification validates a broad range of fundamentals for all IT careers - from networking technologies to security to software development - proving that the holder has the skills businesses want and candidates need to meet market demands.

How These University Of Louisiana Students Used AI To Build A Housekeeping App

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 28, 2024

Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette spent the whole summer enhancing a mobile AI application for Keepers, a locally founded startup that automates the entire housekeeping process for short-term rental property hosts and managers. Students used AI to help Keepers streamline their all-in-one solution for short-term rental housekeeping operations.

Imperial Startups Reveal Ideas At London Demo Day 2024

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 28, 2024

Five startups from Imperial’s innovation ecosystem showcased their ideas along with peers at London’s leading universities. Around 20 entrepreneurs from Imperial College London, the London School of Economics (LSE), King’s College London, and UCL collaborated at LSE’s campus to pitch their startups to investors at this year’s London Demo Day.

Letta: UC Berkeley GenAI Spin Out Raises $10 Million (Seed)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2024

Letta, a new GenAI startup spun out of UC Berkeley's AI research lab, has emerged from stealth with a $10 million seed round led by Felicis with participation from Sunflower Capital and Essence VC. And notable angels include Jeff Dean (Chief Scientist at Google DeepMind), Clem Delangue (CEO of HuggingFace), Cristobal Valenzuela (CEO of Runway), Jordan Tigani (CEO of MotherDuck), Tristan Handy (CEO of dbt Labs), Robert Nishihara (co-founder of Anyscale), and Barry McCardel (CEO of Hex).

University Of California Advances Life Science Research Procurement With Labviva Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2024

The University of California (UC) has recently picked Labviva, a leading AI procurement platform for life sciences, to enhance procurement efficiency and research-related purchasing across all UC campuses. And the initial Labviva deployment occurred at UC San Diego in 2022, with UC Merced going live in September 2024.

University Of Utah And EPIC Ventures Partner Collaborating On Investment Arm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2024

The University of Utah (one of the nation's leading research universities) and EPIC Ventures (a Salt Lake City based early-stage VC firm) have partnered to launch University of Utah Ventures, Powered by EPIC. And by combining the U's innovation engine with EPIC's extensive network, the partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.

University Of Vermont And BioLabs Launching Startup Incubator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2024

The University of Vermont (UVM), which is Vermont’s flagship land-grant university, announced a partnership with Cambridge, Massachusetts–based BioInnovation Labs (BioLabs), an internationally known innovation lab platform with a network of shared lab and office workspaces, to launch a dedicated incubator at UVM’s Colchester facility. The timing of this announcement coincides with the Dean’s Celebration of Excellence in Research happening in late September.

Interview With UC Berkeley’s International House CEO Shaun Carver About Promoting Intercultural Understanding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2024

The International House at University of California, Berkeley is an organization that fosters intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more peaceful world. Pulse 2.0 interviewed UC Berkeley’s International House CEO Shaun Carver to learn more about the organization.

Purdue University Reveals Record-Breaking Growth For The Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2024

Since Purdue University created Purdue Innovates in 2023, the system has worked to streamline access and strengthen support for technology commercialization and startup support resources. The goal of providing top-tier resources for entrepreneurial activities in Indiana is paying off.

UCSC Alumni Receive NSF Grant For Growing VR Physical Rehabilitation Company Immergo Labs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2024

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded three Baskin Engineering alumni with a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research grant to support the research and development of an extended reality platform for full-body physical rehabilitation. Aviv Elor (B.S., Robotics Engineering, '19; Ph.D., Computational Media, '21), Michael Powell (Ph.D., Computer Engineering, '21), and Ash Robbins (B.S., Robotics Engineering, '18; Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, ‘24') co-founded Immergo Labs, which is a company that uses AI and VR to integrate telehealth capabilities and enhance remote physical therapy care.

UC Bearcat Ventures Reveals First Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2024

Bearcat Ventures is the University of Cincinnati's venture capital-focused student organization platform. It introduces students to the details of early-stage startup investments and equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions.