Recognizing the contributing role Indiana’s research universities play in introducing innovative technologies and spurring economic growth, Indiana’s Senator Dan Coats recently co-introduced bipartisan legislation designed to enhance the effectiveness of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency (TRANSFER) Act would facilitate proof-of-concept research and… Read more »
IU biochemist's work helps new company focus on potential hepatitis B cure
An Indiana University biochemist’s discovery of a class of anti-viral small molecules that target the function of a virus DNA hidden in the infected livers of hepatitis B patients may lead to a cure for this viral infection that kills more than 600,000 people annually. Adam Zlotnick, a professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry in… Read more »
IU Research and Technology Corp. signs licensing agreement to expand Critical Web Reader globally
The Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. recently completed a licensing agreement with the National Institute of Education in Singapore for use of IU’s Critical Web Reader in Singapore. In parallel, the National Institute of Education has also entered into a service agreement with IU wherein IU will provide support to a team in Singapore… Read more »
Innovation to Enterprise
The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Innovation-to-Enterprise Initiative, which supports faculty and students as they turn research and product development into profitable commercial ventures, is resulting in a sharp increase in inventions, patents and start-up business concepts. The initiative was created to enable the campus community to reach its full potential in research commercialization and economic… Read more »
Consortium Aims to Improve Drug Discovery
The director of the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute believes a new consortium involving Midwest pharmaceutical companies and universities represents the “new model for drug discovery.” Anantha Shekhar says SPARC will result in “much richer R&D” by giving companies access to a wider range of specialists and patients. Indiana University, Purdue University and the… Read more »
IU hosts economic development roundtable
Indiana University officials from the Office of the Vice President for Engagement recently convened a roundtable discussion with business and community leaders from around the state to discuss IU’s role in fostering economic development across Indiana. Representing a wide cross-section of key external stakeholders to IU, the event’s participants provided… Read more »
IU plots $200M life sciences hub in former Wishard Hospital
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IU supporting Verge’s Entrepreneurial Education Celebration
IU and Innovate Indiana is please to support Verge as it is hosting the Entrepreneurial Education Celebration event this Wednesday evening, December 11, 6-9 p.m. at the Conrad in Indianapolis. More than 250 people from around Indiana are expected to converge in downtown indianapolis to celebrate learning and growth in entrepreneurship and education. More than a dozen… Read more »
Network created to expand reach of Innovate Indiana initiative
A new network of Indiana University resources will address key challenges and create a channel that enables applicable university resources to be connected and applied as specific economic development-related projects, issues and requests arise within communities around the state. The Innovate Indiana Network will enhance connectivity and extend the initiative across functional areas of expertise throughout seven IU… Read more »
Two IURTC 'Spin-Up' ventures up for $10K prize in annual BioCrossroads competition
Both finalists in the second annual BioCrossroads New Venture Competition’s “Pre-Venture” category have ties to the IU Research and Technology Corp. Both Emphymab Biotech, a firm developing a first disease-modifying platform drug for emphysema and other chronic diseases; and Rene Medical, which is developing a system to treat contrast induced nephropathy, are up for the… Read more »