New technology aims to revolutionize the orthopedic manual therapy industry A new device that would allow physical therapists to monitor the level of pressure they apply to the soft tissue of patients seeking greater mobility and pain relief, developed by Indiana University researchers, is one step closer to the healthcare market. Health Smart Technologies, a… Read more »
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Patent awarded to IU medical researcher/entrepreneur for wound irrigation device
Every year, 12 million traumatic open wounds are presented at U.S. emergency departments, and it is critical to thoroughly clean these wounds in order to prevent infection. A novel tap water wound irrigation device developed by Dr. Brian Sloan, an associate professor emeritus of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, was… Read more »
Hoosier hoops great Alan Henderson set to bring his new venture game back to Bloomington
Alan Henderson will bring both his Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame stature and entrepreneurial prowess back to Bloomington this spring when he joins the best and brightest Indiana University innovators and investors from the Hoosier state and beyond at the annual IU Founders & Funders Network Venture Summit. The summit, hosted by IU Ventures, IU’s… Read more »
‘Best in Tech’ award nominees reflect IU’s advancement of high-potential startups
Earlier today, Indianapolis-based growth accelerator TechPoint unveiled the nominees for its 24th annual Mira Awards, which honor the “Best in Tech” in Indiana. Continuing a recent trend, this year’s nominees reflect Indiana University’s successful efforts to advance high-potential startup companies with strong university affiliations, while also contributing to the expansion of Indiana’s technology ecosystem. Among… Read more »
IU, NSWC Crane partner on research initiative to help secure Navy’s AI, machine learning systems
The following story was adapted from a news release recently published by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. Images are courtesy of NSWC Crane. Indiana University and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, recently collaborated on research into innovative techniques designed to protect artificial intelligence and machine learning systems used by the U.S. Navy from… Read more »
IU’s, state’s participation in first-ever NBA games in India helps alumni investors score, spotlights potential economic benefits of engagement with country’s growing venture capital landscape
Late in 2019, top officials from Indiana, including Gov. Eric Holcomb and leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Indiana University met up in Mumbai, India, to help celebrate the National Basketball Association’s first-ever game in the country. In addition to cheering on the home state Indiana Pacers to an overtime victory over the… Read more »
Shining the spotlight on IU entrepreneurs, innovators
November is National Entrepreneurship Month in the U.S., a time when the nation celebrates its entrepreneurs and the contributions they make to strengthening the American economy and their communities. This week (Nov. 14-20) is also Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration of entrepreneurship. Through robust educational programs and services in the areas of entrepreneurship, business… Read more »
New rankings spotlight IU’s successful track record in producing entrepreneurs
Newly released rankings reflect Indiana University’s continuing leadership in educating student entrepreneurs and supporting them as they develop, launch and nurture new business ideas and startups. IU ranks 46th in the 2022 PitchBook university rankings for undergraduate programs, which compare public and private colleges and universities around the world by counting the number of alumni… Read more »
New rankings spotlight flourishing startup communities in Indianapolis, Bloomington
IU and its early-stage venture investment arm, IU Ventures, are helping to advance Indiana’s strategy to provide local startups with resources they need to accelerate their development This week saw the release of the annual Midwest Cities Rankings, which gauge the performance of communities across the Midwest region of the U.S. in terms of their… Read more »
‘Hungry, humble and smart’
IU Ventures-backed company Encamp relies on IU and Indiana roots to achieve genuine growth and impact This week’s news that Indianapolis-based software company Encamp had secured $30 million in Series C funding to help further develop its innovative environmental compliance platform came as welcome—but not at all surprising—news for IU Ventures, Indiana University’s early-stage venture… Read more »