Three IU economic development programs were recognized on Oct. 18 during the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Annual Summit in Roanoke, Va. Among 20 finalists for UEDA’s Awards of Excellence was IU Bloomington, which was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator. B-Start seeks to provide entrepreneurial… Read more »
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Critical need for collaboration in U.S. defense programs highlights inaugural Innovation Crossover event
DAY ONE: It may come as a surprise to most Americans, but gone are the days when the United States – and its military in particular – can claim sole ownership of the scientific and technological frontier. This message comes from no less an authority than Chris Fall, assistant director for defense programs with the… Read more »
The Shared Drive has new, temporary home after Kokomo tornado outbreak
The Shared Drive is back in business — in temporary quarters for now — after an Aug. 24 tornado outbreak in Kokomo heavily damaged the co-working space housed with Inventrek Technology Park. Now at 1763 E. Lincoln Road, The Shared Drive is one of six Inventrek tenants that have relocated to a commercial office building… 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 »
Innovate Indiana Blog to get a makeover and a new name. Stay tuned for the August 1 debut!
Exclamation points are generally a no-no when writing headlines. But here at the Innovate Indiana Blog, we’re going to make an exception — just this once — to make an important and exciting announcement. Effective Aug. 1, the Innovate Indiana Blog will have a newer, cleaner appearance and a different name to be revealed that… Read more »
U.S. FDA accepts ApeX Therapeutics application to test lead drug candidate
ApeX Therapeutics, which has received an investment from the Innovate Indiana Fund and licenses technology through Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., has had its Investigational New Drug (IND) application accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The company will conduct clinical testing of its lead drug candidate, APX3330, in pancreatic cancer. Mark… Read more »
IU-related companies at 2016 Innovation Showcase: NERx BioSciences
Several companies with ties to Indiana University, IURTC and Innovate Indiana participated in the 2016 Innovation Showcase on July 13-14. One was NERx BioSciences, which is commercializing technology discovered at the IU School of Medicine. We spoke with Katherine Pawelczak, VP of Research. “We came to Innovation Showcase to establish our network within the state and… Read more »
IU-related companies at 2016 Innovation Showcase: Critique
Several companies with ties to Indiana University, IURTC and Innovate Indiana participated in the 2016 Innovation Showcase on July 13-14. One was Critique, which was co-founded by Matthew Callison and Tiffany Roman, doctoral candidates in the IU School of Education. “We are looking for others with an interest in our pure feedback platform for higher… Read more »
IU-related companies at 2016 Innovation Showcase: What Friends Do
Several companies with ties to Indiana University, IURTC and Innovate Indiana participated in the 2016 Innovation Showcase on July 13-14. One was What Friends Do, which has received investments from the Innovate Indiana Fund. We spoke with Jen DeMotte, Director of Customer Experience. “Our site is running. We are looking to grow and market, so… Read more »