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‘Hungry, humble and smart’

Posted June 10, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

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 »

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Tech innovator Scott McCorkle, co-founder and CEO of MetaCX, to deliver keynote at upcoming IU Ventures summit

Posted April 21, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Since receiving an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 1995, Scott McCorkle has built a reputation as a globally recognized marketing tech leader and one of Indiana’s most successful innovators. Next month, the co-founder and CEO of Indianapolis-based MetaCX will return to his alma mater to address members of IU’s ever-expanding community… Read more »

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New IU Athletics-IU Ventures partnership serves to propel IU’s rowing team

Posted April 19, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Indiana University’s nationally ranked women’s rowing team has practiced this spring in high-tech style, clad in wearable technology that collects real-time data on their respiratory rates, oar placement and other performance metrics. The team’s access to this new technology has been made possible through a nascent partnership between IU’s storied athletics program and IU Ventures,… Read more »

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IU’s Shoebox Fund invests in two new student startups

Posted April 19, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

An investment fund that supports IU student innovation announces investment in FoodMeets and Solesca An app that connects people through dining-out experiences and a startup creating software to help farmers implement solar power are the latest student startups to benefit from the Shoebox Fund, an investment fund that supports student innovation and entrepreneurship at Indiana… Read more »

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IU helping to ignite innovation at WestGate Technology Park, continued development of Indiana Uplands region

Posted March 11, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Yesterday, March 10, marked another milestone in the development of the Indiana Uplands, an 11-country region in south-central Indiana that includes Monroe County, home to Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. And once again, IU is playing a central role in a breakthrough event for a region committed to advancing economic prosperity and well-being for the citizens… Read more »

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‘Best in Tech’ nominees reflect strength and success of IU Ventures’ expanding investment portfolio

Posted February 18, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

This week saw Indianapolis-based technology growth accelerator TechPoint unveil its nominees for the 23rd annual Mira Awards, honoring the “Best of Tech in Indiana.” The Mira Awards are the state’s largest, best known and most prestigious technology awards. Once again, the Mira Awards are shining a light on IU’s recent success in advancing the startup… Read more »

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Shoebox Fund makes two new investments in student-led innovation

Posted December 20, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

IU-led fund invests in smartphone app for new music discovery and battery part supplier targeting the electric vehicle market Two more student startups have been selected to benefit from the Shoebox Fund, an investment fund that supports student innovation at Indiana University. Established earlier this year through a gift of $60,000 from Donna and John… Read more »

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IU startup founders create buzz as Forbes’ newest “30 Under 30” honorees

Posted December 3, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

Six years ago, the news and communications team I led at the time was eager to show off its storytelling skills on behalf of Indiana University and, more importantly, to spotlight the work being done at IU to advance the top priority of the university’s newly adopted Bicentennial Strategic Plan: ensuring student success. Our creative… Read more »

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Giving thanks for a collective innovation culture

Posted November 20, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

IU President Pamela Whitten, right, and NSA Crane Commanding Officer Cmdr. James L. Smith renew their institutions' partnership during Whitten's inaugural visit to Naval Support Activity Crane. Photo courtesy of NSA Crane.

Heading into Thanksgiving week, Indiana University is seeing a cornucopia of major developments on the innovation front. Here’s a sampling of several recent advancements, which reflect how IU and its partners are furthering a collective innovation culture across Indiana. Furthering the IU-Crane connection. Earlier this week, at a signing event that included IU President Pamela… Read more »

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IU students dominate recent 5G ‘hackathon’ competition

Posted November 10, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

Talk about being “dialed in.” Students from Indiana University’s School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI swept up several of the biggest prizes at the recently held AT&T 5G Sports Hackathon, the fifth tech competition that AT&T has hosted in central Indiana in the last six years. This year’s event, which was held at Butler… Read more »

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