Amplified Sciences, which is developing diagnostics to help clinicians test for pancreatic cancer and better treat patients with pancreatic cysts, received several accolades during the virtual MedCity INVEST event July 20-24. CEO Diana Caldwell said the company won the Judges’ Choice Award in the Diagnostics category, as well as the People’s Choice Award for… Read more »
Entrepreneurship
Webinar: Elevate Ventures Programs for Entrepreneurs and Startups
At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Research will host the second in a series of IU Quarry webinars. This free virtual event will introduce attendees to Elevate Ventures, which helps to fulfill the state of Indiana’s need to provide capital and expert advisory services to startups… Read more »
IU, IUPUI students sharpen their startup plans during Origins EDU
By Becca Downs, Spoke City Writing In a year without the COVID-19 pandemic, young entrepreneurs would typically have an abundance of opportunities to join internships or pitch competitions in which they could hone their skills, share their innovative ideas and receive feedback from seasoned professionals. In an effort to give this year’s students that same… Read more »
Amplified Sciences named to National Institutes of Health program
Congratulations to Amplified Sciences on being accepted into the National Institutes of Health’s Applicant Assistance Program for Small Businesses, or NIH AAP. Over a 10-week period, Amplified Sciences’ leaders will receive customized assistance in preparing to submit a proposal for SBIR/STTR grants from the National Cancer Institute in September. Amplified Sciences CEO Diana Caldwell explained… Read more »
Webinar: Priming Faculty Startups for VC Investment
At 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, the Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Research and Office of the Vice President for Government Relations and Economic Engagement will host the first in a series of IU Quarry webinars. This free webinar will help IU faculty, staff and students who have started a company —… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio companies guide customers through pandemic effects: Rippleshot
By Samantha Ginther, senior associate, IU Ventures IU Ventures is committed to helping high-potential IU-affiliated startups achieve success. Between the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, Innovate Indiana Fund and IU Angel Network, we have invested in over 30 companies that remain active today. We’ve seen the pandemic affect each of them in different ways, and several… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio companies guide customers through pandemic effects: Mentor Collective
By Samantha Ginther, senior associate, IU Ventures IU Ventures is committed to helping high-potential IU-affiliated startups achieve success. Between the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund, Innovate Indiana Fund and IU Angel Network, we have invested in over 30 companies that remain active today. We’ve seen the pandemic affect each of them in different ways, and several… Read more »
IU Ventures: achieving our mission in 2020
By Samantha Ginther, senior associate, IU Ventures Last Thursday, IU Ventures celebrated as Elevate Ventures was named Investor of the Year at the virtual TechPoint Mira Awards. Our team feels grateful to be nominated alongside Elevate and so many other investors whom we greatly respect and often collaborate with as we strive to achieve our… Read more »
IU funds invested more than $750,000 in startups in April and May
IU Ventures, which manages the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund and the Innovate Indiana Fund, invested in four companies in April and May 2020. The funds provide capital to companies founded by Indiana University faculty, students, alumni and staff to help bring their research and innovations to the public through new ventures. Diagnotes has received a… Read more »
IU research office, Kelley School provide financial support for social ventures coming out of ‘Idea Sprint Weekend Against COVID-19’
By George Vlahakis, Kelley School of Business In mid-March, faculty at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business organized a three-day “virtual idea blitz” to address impacts of COVID-19 across the arenas of health, education and small business in communities and through changed purchasing behaviors. Led by Regan Stevenson, an assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship… Read more »