In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, four faculty members launched startups through the Spin Up program at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. The entrepreneurs – Sohel Anwar, Kevin Berkopes, Peter Schubert and Brian Sloan – come from IUPUI’s School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI’s School of Science, and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Read… Read more »
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence proposes a $1 billion plan to enhance innovation, entrepreneurship
Investment to boost innovation and entrepreneurship not only is a strategic priority of Indiana University and its Innovate Indiana initiative. It is a priority for Indiana itself. Such was evidenced Thursday when Indiana Gov. Mike Pence annnounced a $1 billion plan to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship statewide over the next decade. The plan was unveiled… Read more »
IURTC's Kerbeshian discusses relationship building with Chinese businesses, industries and investors on Inside Indiana Business
Marie Kerbeshian, vice president of technology commercialization at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., appeared on the latest broadcast of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick. Marie spoke with Dick about her travels to China and lessons learned about creating relationships with Chinese organizations, companies and investors who want to connect with Indiana-based startups. A… Read more »
Indiana's largest expo for startups, the 2016 Innovation Showcase, is slated for July 13-14
The annual Innovation Showcase held at Speedway’s Dallara IndyCar Factory is a red-letter event for startup companies in Indiana. As the state’s largest expo for such companies, it offers a prominent venue for companies in the early stages of raising capital pitch their ideas and establish ties with venture capitalists, angel investors and business executives…. Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence takes an in-depth look at higher ed, industry practices to bridge the "skills gap" throughout Indiana
Since 2013, the state of Indiana has added more than 140,000 jobs. That’s a good story to tell, said former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann — but there’s a catch. “The tough part about that if you’re the employer … is you know how difficult it now is to find employees,” Ellspermann said. “That’s the… Read more »
Mid-year economic outlook at IU Southeast shows lots of jobs, shortage of skilled workers
It’s a familiar refrain throughout much of Indiana these days — plenty of jobs to go around, but not enough skilled workers to fill them. Southern Indiana is no exception. During the Mid-Year Economic Outlook Breakfast held May 17 at IU Southeast, presenters reiterated the ongoing challenge that labor education presents for the region. Despite… Read more »
Startup based on IU School of Medicine research to develop therapy for lung disease
Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., which advances intellectual property developed at Indiana University so it can be commercialized by industry, has optioned technology to Allinaire Therapeutics that could treat patients affected by lung-related diseases. Allinaire Therapeutics was launched by BioMotiv, a Cleveland-based drug-development accelerator. Allinaire Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup that aims to develop… Read more »
National Inventors Month: May marks national and IU celebration of invention and creativity
For many around Indiana University, May means graduation, the start of summer break and the world’s greatest auto race, the Indianapolis 500. Yet it also marks a month of recognition for those whose creativity and perseverance improve the human condition, as May is National Inventors Month. As IU approaches its bicentennial, among its strategic goals… Read more »
Indy tech community advocate, IU graduate Denver Hutt to be remembered at Mira Awards
A well-known advocate of technology entrepreneurs throughout Indianapolis will be remembered at TechPoint’s annual Mira Awards ceremony Saturday at The Westin Hotel by being named Community Champion of the Year. Denver Hutt, a California native and Indiana University graduate, died in January at age 28 after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is the first… Read more »
Developers of safety bracelet for dementia, beehive health monitor win $100K each in annual competition for student-led businesses
CareBand, a maker of safety bracelets for seniors with dementia, and The Bee Corp., which monitors the health of bees in their hives, each took away $100,000 from IU’s annual Building Entrepreneurs in Software and Technology (BEST) Competition. Monday’s announcement marked the $1 million milestone for investments made by IU alumni over the past five… Read more »