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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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Kelley School, Indy Chamber initiative supports success of small businesses in central Indiana

Posted May 19, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

A partnership between the Indy Chamber Business Ownership Initiative and the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, initiated at the end of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, is entering its next phase of supporting small businesses across central Indiana. Enterprise Corps serves as an accelerator for small businesses in the region — with… Read more »

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Founder of successful plant-based gelato company to serve up thoughts on launching a new venture

Posted April 13, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

In 2020, members of the IU Angel Network announced a $300,000 investment in Sacred Serve, a fully organic, plant-based gelato company headquartered in Chicago and founded by Indiana University alumna Kailey Donewald. It was the first-ever investment in a consumer goods company by the network, one of four major investment programs managed by IU Ventures,… Read more »

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Summit spotlights impact of Indiana’s research innovation and manufacturing expertise on advancing national defense

Posted April 12, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

The following was written by Kirk White, vice provost for external relations at IU Bloomington and assistant vice president at the IU Office of the Vice President for Government Relations and Economic Engagement. U.S. Rep. Jim Banks hosted the inaugural Northeast Indiana Defense Summit yesterday, April 11, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Doug Wasitis, IU associate… 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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Creating opportunities to build connections and the next Hoosier success stories

Posted February 4, 2022 by Ryan Piurek

Note: Sodam Kim, assistant director of research communications for the IU Office of the Vice President for Research, contributed to this story. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana University has accelerated efforts to build connections among its global community of entrepreneurs, innovators and investors, while also advancing business ideas with the potential to create new high-quality… Read more »

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Helping to drive economic prosperity in the Hoosier state: David Gard named to board of directors of University Economic Development Association

Posted October 19, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

The Hoosier state will be represented on the board of one of the nation’s leading organizations working to engage colleges and universities, businesses, non-profits, government organizations and community economic development stakeholders to drive local and regional economic growth. David Gard, assistant vice president for economic engagement at Indiana University, has been elected as a member-at-large… Read more »

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Bringing together the best in innovation, improving Indiana’s quality of life and place

Posted October 15, 2021 by Ryan Piurek

As Indiana University prepares to celebrate Homecoming this weekend, the university is less than a week away from another noteworthy “reunion” activity bringing together alumni and other friends of the university. On Thursday, Oct. 21, IU Ventures will host the inaugural IU Founders and Funders Network Conference, which will spotlight key resources available to IU-affiliated… Read more »

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IU delivers $9.9 billion impact on state, high return on investment for students and taxpayers

Posted October 1, 2020 by IU Communications

Indiana University added $9.9 billion in income to Indiana’s economy in FY 2018-19 through its investments in the educational success of its students; research and innovation; and engagement in the economic development, health and well-being of Hoosier communities across the state. Expressed in terms of employment, IU’s impact supported 151,015 jobs, according to the results… Read more »

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