Indiana University has entered into a collaborative research and development agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, that will allow IU campuses to work more closely with Crane and with private-sector partners to transfer technology to the private sector. By acting as partnership intermediaries, IU and the IU Research and Technology Corp. will be [...]
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Navy’s Crane lab, IU enter collaborative research agreement to enhance private-sector opportunities
Posted on June 11th, 2012 | By Kirk White
New venture competition seeks applications in Indiana
Posted on May 25th, 2012 | By Innovate Indiana
Applications are sought for the inaugural BioCrossroads New Venture Competition presented by Krieg DeVault, an early stage business competition open to life sciences (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, ag-biotech) and health information technology companies holding a substantial nexus to Indiana and a high potential for attracting investment capital. In addition to a cash prize of [...]
Startup Weekend Bloomington spotlights local entrepreneurship
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 | By David Gard
IU student Nick Tippmann has helped organize the Bloomington edition of Startup Weekend, a weekend-long, interactive learning experience where local entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas, network with others in the venture community, create a product, test the viability of their startup concepts, and potentially create the basis of a company in just over 48 hours. [...]
IU hosts tech showcases around the state
Posted on April 25th, 2012 | By Kirk White
To connect local business with university and other public and private technology transfer opportunities, Indiana University hosts technology showcases around the state. On March 27th, I was pleased to co-host the most recent showcase at the Bloomington campus with Ron Walker, President of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation. The showcase featured patent presentations from Naval [...]
Startup Indiana launch event
Posted on April 23rd, 2012 | By David Gard
Verge is helping to get the word out about an upcoming event kicking off the launch of Startup America’s newest chapter: Startup Indiana. In attendance at the Indianapolis event will be entrepreneurs and small-business types involved in software startups, pharma, biotech, healthcare IT, and other high-potential businesses. And definitely check out the video: 4 Reasons Indiana [...]
