Verge is helping to get the word out about an upcoming event kicking off the launch of Startup America’s newest chapter: Startup Indiana. In attendance at the Indianapolis event will be entrepreneurs and small-business types involved in software startups, pharma, biotech, healthcare IT, and other high-potential businesses. And definitely check out the video: 4 Reasons Indiana… Read more »
Tag: Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Indy’s evolving tech start-up ecosystem: The Speak Easy
Recently, I had the pleasure to receive an inside look at the newest hub of the pulse of Indianapolis’ increasingly dynamic technology start-up scene: The Speak Easy. Located near Broad Ripple, the Speak Easy offers the city’s growing community of entrepreneurs and software developer/designers a much-needed dedicated space to connect and collaborate, ignite new concepts,… Read more »
CourseNetworking Launches
I’m happy to announce that the CourseNetworking social media site went live yesterday. Also known as theCN, it’s a great open source learning platform that will help teachers and students connect. The IURTC works closely with theCN founder Dr. Ali Jafari, a serial entrepreneur who has been very successful taking his innovations from idea to… Read more »
Invention disclosure: key to tech commercialization
Aside from the research itself, the most crucial step in commercializing a lab-generated idea is invention disclosure. Basically, invention disclosure consists of a formal, confidential document that dates and describes the invention. Keep in mind that the invention disclosure process records but does not protect an invention. A good invention disclosure includes a list of… Read more »
When investigators become inventors
We academic researchers like to call ourselves “investigators.” We enjoy sleuthing down information trails. And sometimes, through skill and serendipity, our work results in discoveries that have translational and commercial potential. When innovations do occur, the investigator becomes an “inventor,” too. It’s complicated, of course – which is what spurred me to assemble the Faculty… Read more »
Courseload at the IURTC
Through the IURTC, our Innovate Indiana Fund has invested in Courseload, an e-text delivery platform that allows for reading and annotating textbooks. Courseload is also a tenant in the IU-Emerging Technologies Center and has recently grown into additional space in the IU-ETC. Here’s a brief description from their website: Today’s generation of students has grown… Read more »
Regional economic impact workshop offered in New Albany at IUS on June 28
Budgets are tight. Good decisions are critical. A series of regional workshops designed to provide tools and techniques to measure economic impact can help community leaders determine the best investments for their communities’ economic future. Conducted at locations across Indiana this summer, the series’ next workshop will take place in New Albany. Elected officials, community… Read more »
Innovation In Indiana
Featured on a special program of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick focused on innovation, IU Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan discussed the importance of state resources to enhance innovation and participated in a panel discussion on the key role of universities in innovation: Part I, Part II. Click on the above links to… Read more »
Embracing Entrepreneurship
How can publicy policy most effectively enhance economic performance? The lead feature article from the current Spring 2011 issue of the Indiana Buiness Review asserts that the answer lies in Embracing Entrepreneurship: Through creating stronger linkages among state universities, research institutions and the global business sector, and by shifting the culture away from developing job retention employment… Read more »
SE Indiana Technology Showcase set for Fri., Apr. 1 in New Albany
Southeast Indiana Technology Showcase Event Overview Indiana University and Purdue University will present innovative technologies, developed directly through leading-edge university research, that have high commercialization potential through both existing companies and new start-up businesses. These technologies are patented and ready to be licensed. Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Location: Purdue Technology Center of Southeast… Read more »