When it comes to best practices in collaboration and stakeholder engagement, it all comes down to “systemness.” So say members of the Columbus-based Community Education Coalition, which since 1997 has worked to build stronger links between education initiatives and economic development and, in turn, bolster the area’s workforce. At the latest meeting of Indiana University’s… Read more »
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Regional campuses, partners encouraged to take advantage of updated guidelines for IU’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Fund
One of the highlights to emerge from meetings of IU’s Council of Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) earlier this year were revised eligibility guidelines for its Regional Economic Development (RED) fund. Established in 2010 by IU’s Office of the Vice President for Engagement, CREED offers a university-wide forum to address regional economic development issues…. Read more »
Tornado takes its toll on Inventrek Technology Park; facility to be closed at least 4 to 5 months for repairs
When an tornado outbreak laid siege to Kokomo last Wednesday, about 200 people took refuge inside Inventrek Technology Park when the building was hit — and all emerged unharmed. However, the 98,000-square-foot facility — which hosts about 26 companies, Ivy Tech Kokomo’s nursing and health science programs and The Shared Drive co-working space — sustained… Read more »
IU Health president/CEO discusses innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities presented by its Bloomington Medical Campus
The design phase of IU Health’s Bloomington Medical Campus is well under way, with groundbreaking projected for the second quarter of 2017 and about three years of construction to follow, IU Health President and CEO Dennis M. Murphy said Friday. But the impetus behind its construction, planned along 75 acres north of the Indiana 45/46… Read more »
IU researcher-entrepreneurs could benefit from Spin Up’s new business service providers
Spin Up, an entrepreneurship program managed by Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., now offers more connections between business service providers and IU faculty-entrepreneurs who have launched their own company. Jerry Hunter, Spin Up associate, said the in-state business providers offer services in legal, accounting, human resources, banking, tax preparation and insurance. “Indiana University researchers… Read more »
IU enjoys a banner year for licensing, patents & inventions filed with IURTC
For the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., it was a milestone year on a couple of fronts. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, IURTC oversaw the completion of 43 licensing agreements and it ended the 2015 calendar year ranked 43rd worldwide in patents received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The 43 licensing agreements… Read more »
Three IU economic development projects are selected as finalists for UEDA Awards of Excellence
Three Indiana University programs are among 20 finalists for the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Awards of Excellence to be presented at UEDA’s Annual Summit on Oct. 16-19 in Roanoke, Va. Under the “Innovation and Talent” category, IU Bloomington was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator…. Read more »
New design, improved functionality is behind Crimson Catalyst — the primary voice of Innovate Indiana
As hinted in late July, several changes have been made to our Innovate Indiana blog to optimize ease-of-use — particularly on mobile devices. Now renamed Crimson Catalyst, the design — unveiled Aug. 1 — includes a clearer font combined with additional white space and a stronger emphasis on imagery that makes content readily viewed on… Read more »
PROFILE: IU-backed WhatFriendsDo provides online aid for those in need, blazes new trails for female-run startups
When a loved one becomes seriously ill, loses a family member, picks up the pieces after a fire or faces military deployment, they need help. They need friends. But sometimes, their friends’ best intentions go awry. Efforts get duplicated, confusion reigns and soon, nerves are frayed. Sounds like a job for WhatFriendsDo. Launched in June… Read more »
B-Start pre-accelerator prepares for second year of mentoring student-run businesses; applications due Sept. 16
B-Start, a pre-accelerator program for early-stage technology companies run by Indiana University Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington students, begins its second year this fall and will begin accepting applications August 29. Launched by the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. and supported in part by Innovate Indiana, B-Start involves a four-week program throughout October and… Read more »