Education

NAF: Interview With Chief Program Officer Dirk Butler About The Student Preparation Non-Profit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

NAF is a national education non-profit that brings schools and businesses together to better prepare students of all backgrounds and capabilities for future success. Pulse 2.0 interviewed NAF Chief Program Officer Dirk Butler to gain a deeper understanding of the non-profit.

UConn: New Records Set In Innovation, Patents, and Startup Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2025

The University of Connecticut has reached new heights in technology commercialization and startup development, achieving record-breaking results in the 2025 fiscal year despite a challenging national environment for entrepreneurship. These accomplishments reflect years of strategic planning, expanded outreach, and a growing culture of innovation across the university.

IGNITE Tallahassee: 40,000-Square-Foot Business Incubator Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Florida State University and the Leon County Research and Development Authority have unveiled IGNITE Tallahassee, a 40,000-square-foot business incubator designed to help deep-tech startups grow and scale in North Florida.

DeVry University: Partnership With 1871 Expanded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

DeVry University has announced an expanded partnership with 1871, joining its flagship Startup Roadmap Program to enhance experiential learning for aspiring entrepreneurs further. This move builds on a longstanding collaboration between the two organizations and reflects DeVry’s commitment to preparing learners for real-world innovation and business leadership.

Cornell Tech: 11 New Startups Added To Runway Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Cornell Tech has announced the arrival of 11 new ventures to its campus this September as part of the Runway Startups Program, operated by the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute. The incoming cohort is tackling a diverse set of global challenges—from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, trade compliance, and AI safety—underscoring the program’s commitment to translating advanced research into real-world impact.

Labster: Interview With CPTO Bjørn Toft Madsen About Innovation And AI In Education Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Labster is a company that develops virtual lab simulations for science education. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Labster Chief Product and Technology Officer Bjørn Toft Madsen to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

RBL: Strategic Investment Raised From Carnrite To Advance Biotech Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

RBL LLC, a biotech venture creation studio focused on turning cutting-edge medical research into commercial therapies, has announced a strategic investment from Carnrite Ventures. This partnership will help RBL scale its operations and advance its growing portfolio of therapeutic companies, reinforcing its position within Houston’s rapidly expanding life sciences ecosystem.

University Of Oxford: New AI Vaccine Research Program Launched With Ellison Institute Of Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

The University of Oxford has recently announced an ambitious new project aimed at revolutionizing vaccine development. This initiative is supported by significant research funding of £118 million, which the university has secured through its strategic partnership with the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). The goal of this project is to develop innovative solutions to some of the most challenging infectious diseases that continue to threaten public health worldwide.

MSU Research Foundation Leading $4 Million Statewide Expansion Of PitchMI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

The MSU Research Foundation has recently made a significant stride forward by securing $4 million in funding to enhance PitchMI, which is set to become one of the most impactful startup competitions focused on founders in the entire nation. This ambitious initiative is backed by a generous $3 million award from the Michigan Innovation Fund, which is administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

University Of Michigan Reveals Third Increase In Inventions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Researchers and faculty at the University of Michigan (U-M) have reported extraordinary achievements in innovation and commercialization during the past fiscal year, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

San Francisco Bay University Launching New Business Incubator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) announced the launch of Innovate Bay, a new on-campus business incubator designed to support student founders, technologists, and first-time entrepreneurs in transforming bold ideas into viable ventures. The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience, structured programming, and direct access to a thriving innovation ecosystem from SFBU’s Fremont campus.

Virax Biolabs Collaborating With Emory University On Clinical Studies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Virax Biolabs Group has recently entered into a pivotal Research Services Agreement (RSA) with the ADJUST Center at Emory University, formally known as the Center for the Advancement of Diagnostics for a Just Society. This partnership marks a significant advancement in Virax’s research efforts, aiming to shed light on immune profiling for individuals suffering from post-viral syndromes. The initial target for these studies will be post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as long COVID.

OrganOx: Oxford University Spinout Being Acquired By Terumo For $1.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2025

Terumo Corporation has signed a deal to buy OrganOx, a University of Oxford spin-out transforming organ transplantation, for $1.5 billion.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $6 Million In Maricopa County Higher Education Grants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million in surprise grants to six major Arizona colleges and universities, each receiving $1 million, to support their missions in Maricopa County. Recipients include Arizona State University, Creighton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.

University Of South Carolina And The Nuclear Company Partnering On New Innovations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

The Nuclear Company has opened its main engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.. And it has formed a partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This collaboration aims to establish South Carolina as a national hub for advanced nuclear energy innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.

University Of Bridgeport: Master’s In Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Expands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

The University of Bridgeport (UB) announced that its master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is entering a transformative new phase, marked by three significant developments that promise to enhance both the reach and quality of its offerings. These developments include securing a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the introduction of an asynchronous online learning option for greater flexibility, and the recent appointment of Frederick Dombrowski, Ph.D., as the new program director.

Edcetera Acquiring Pulse Radiology Institute

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Edcetera, backed by Eden Capital, has acquired Pulse Radiology Institute (PRI), an online school offering an Associate of Science degree in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

1834 Ventures: $20 Million Fund Raised For Tulane University-Associated Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

1834 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, has launched its first $20 million fund to invest in startups founded by Tulane University alumni, faculty, and the broader community involved with Tulane's initiatives.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute: $2 Billion Commitment Received From Phil And Penny Knight

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Phil and Penny Knight have announced a transformative $2 billion donation to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, aimed at revolutionizing cancer care globally.

University Of Waterloo Research Team Aiming To Dissolve Kidney Stones With Tiny Robots

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

An international research team led by the University of Waterloo is making significant strides in the development of an innovative technology designed to dissolve painful kidney stones within the urinary tract. This groundbreaking approach employs tiny robots that utilize ultra-thin, spaghetti-like strips embedded with magnets. These strips can be skillfully maneuvered near uric acid kidney stones by a robotic arm controlled by trained physicians.

HistoSonics: Univ. Of Michigan Spin-Out Sells Majority Stake In $2.25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

HistoSonics, creator of the Edison Histotripsy System, has been acquired in a majority stake deal by global investors including K5 Global, Bezos Expeditions, and Wellington Management, valuing the company at $2.25 billion. Additional investors include Alpha JWC Ventures, Alpha Wave Ventures, Johnson & Johnson - JJDC, Inc., and others.

SOLARCYCLE And ASU Developing Solar Panels From Recycled Glass

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2025

SOLARCYCLE, a technology-based solar panel recycler, has announced a breakthrough in solar circularity with the successful creation of a proof-of-concept solar panel made with 50% recycled glass from end-of-life panels.

Alaska Pacific University: $5 Million Awarded From NASA For Microplastics Research

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Alaska Pacific University (APU) has received a five-year, $5 million grant from NASA to establish a new Microplastics Research and Education Center. The center, headquartered on APU’s campus, will lead a multi-institutional effort to study the growing threat of microplastics.

UC’s 1819 Demo Day Displays Cincinnati’s Next Wave Of Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

The University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub recently hosted its Venture Lab Demo Day, providing a platform for five local startups to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to an audience of investors, mentors, and industry experts. These ventures, born from the UC Digital Pre-Accelerator, are tackling diverse challenges from pet care to speech therapy, showcasing the strength of the Cincinnati Innovation District's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cambridge Innovation Capital: £100+ Million Committed To University Spin-Outs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) is investing at least £100 million in spinouts from the University of Cambridge, leveraging the commercial potential of its research in science and technology. This initiative supports the university's plans for four million square feet of high-tech space at Cambridge West, as well as an Innovation Hub in central Cambridge, designed for startups and entrepreneurs.

University Of Arizona: More Inventions Reported In 2025 Than Ever Before

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2025

The University of Arizona achieved a record number of inventions in fiscal year 2025, marking its most innovative year for the second consecutive time, according to Tech Launch Arizona (TLA). The university community generated 324 invention disclosures, surpassing the previous record of 307 in 2024.

UChicago And IBM Partnering To Boost Illinois Quantum Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

The University of Chicago and IBM are collaborating to support startups in Duality, the nation’s first quantum startup accelerator. This partnership will accelerate the development of quantum software and applications using the IBM Quantum System Two, set to be deployed at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP).

University Of Texas At El Paso: Researchers Triple Microalgae Biofuel Yields With Nanotechnology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a significant breakthrough in sustainable energy, demonstrating how nanotechnology can dramatically boost biofuel production from microalgae.

Mark Cuban Foundation: 2025 AI Bootcamps Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2025

The Mark Cuban Foundation has announced an expansion of its free AI Bootcamps, bringing advanced artificial intelligence education to underserved high school students and educators in 29 U.S. cities this fall.

The University Of Chicago Collaborating With Alchemist For New Accelerator

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2025

Alchemist Accelerator, an enterprise-focused startup accelerator, has teamed up with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to launch Alchemist Chicago. This new accelerator aims to bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to market.