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 »
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IU expertise, connections and funding capital are energizing Bloomington’s innovation and startup culture
Ten years ago, Ravi Bhatt considered his college town of Bloomington, Ind., when he was deciding where to locate his promising new business venture. He loved Bloomington, and equally adored his alma mater, Indiana University. In the end, though, he chose Chicago, believing that the Windy City offered the best mix of talent, infrastructure and,… Read more »
IU hosts tech showcases around the state
To connect local business with university and other public and private technology transfer opportunities, Indiana University hosts technology showcases around the state. On March 27th, I was pleased to co-host the most recent showcase at the Bloomington campus with Ron Walker, President of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation. The showcase featured patent presentations from Naval… Read more »