From the Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science (GCBS) website: The Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science (GCBS) was established to advance the understanding of complex biological processes and to train next generation scientists in state-of-the-art biomolecular measurements, especially in the field of neuroscience. Collaborations include Indiana University’s… Read more »
Year: 2011
Innovate Indiana Fund closes investments in three IU high-tech startups
The Innovate Indiana Fund, IU’s $10 million seed stage fund, recently closed its initial series of investments. Three Indianapolis-based companies, each affiliated with leading research at the IU School of Medicine or the university’s exploration of digital delivery of educational resources, form the foundation of the Innovate Indiana Fund portfolio. These companies include: Aarden Pharmaceuticals, ApeX Therapeutics, and Courseload. Aarden… Read more »
Business and Education: Making Connections
By Kirk White I recently attended a national meeting of higher education leaders where several business leaders discussed the challenges of connecting with universities. Robert K. Utley, a commercial real estate developer said, “colleges and universities are complicators, not simplifiers. The biggest problem is that higher education doesn’t have a common language.” I agree with his point. As… Read more »
Indiana climbs in 2010 State Technology and Science Index; IU's key role cited
The state of Indiana was among the big movers in the Milken Institute’s recently released 2010 State Technology and Science Index. The report specifically highlighted Indiana University’s key role in contributing to the state’s gains: Indiana’s gains are across several categories, but the risk capital and entrepreneurial infrastructure component is responsible for the bulk of its overall advance… Read more »
White House Launches New Entrepreneurship Initiative: Startup America
The White House has launched a new public/private initiative to spur U.S. entrepreneurship with the goal of increasing the number and scale of new high-growth firms that are in turn creating new economic growth, innovation, and quality jobs. Chaired by Steve Case, the co-founder of AOL, the Startup America Partnership includes investment commitments from Hewlett-Packard, IBM… Read more »
Entrepreneurs Who Launched Companies for Under $150
What does a cotton bracelet, a food tour in Washington D.C., and new kind of flooring have in common? They are products or services offered by three start-up companies whose owners started their companies with less than $150. They are also the subject of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled Start-Ups on… Read more »
Key to Successful Innovation: Knowing How to Manage Failure
An interesting and provocative perspective on innovation from a venture capitalist as posted today at RealClearMarkets.com: Read more here
Innovative Kelley School model to offset tuition costs featured in The Economist
Dan Smith, dean of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, was recently featured in The Economist on innovative new approaches universities can take to help combat rising tuition costs facing students. As Dean Smith articulates, business schools are perfectly positioned to develop new ways of paying for higher education. Under his direction, the Kelley School is… Read more »
American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness
Thought you may enjoy reading this. American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness.
Regional Innovation Clusters (4th of a Series)
Blog Post #4: Indiana University and Indiana Life Science Cluster Our previous post has discussed Regionalism and clusters as a tool for economic development and the role of the university in the process. Through our Innovate Indiana initiative, Indiana University has played a significant role in economic development and innovation, particularly with respect to life… Read more »