The novel coronavirus has forced operational changes in many organizations, including sales teams in the commercial and industrial sectors. These changes will be addressed during a free, virtual seminar co-hosted by IU Ventures and Canopy, a business intelligence company based in Indianapolis. “Selling in Our New Normal, a Hoosier Perspective” will begin at 1 p.m…. Read more »
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IU student startups incubating at the Shoebox: Mixciti, founded by Garrett Freeman
We’re celebrating Indiana University student innovators and entrepreneurs who are clients of the Shoebox, the university’s student-startup incubator. Located in the Shoemaker Innovation Center in Luddy Hall, the Shoebox provides 24/7 office space to help student entrepreneurs build, launch and sustain their businesses. Meet Mixciti Garrett Freeman, a senior sports marketing major from Thorntown, Indiana,… Read more »
Hirethon connects students and Department of Defense opportunities
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the National Security Innovation Network are offering an opportunity for college students to explore full-time employment and internship opportunities. Students with a background in electronic, mechanical, industrial or computer engineering; data science; math; and physics are invited to register for the virtual Hirethon by the Oct. 23 deadline…. Read more »
These 64 IU researchers were named on issued patents in 2019-20
The Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office again reported a strong year in technology transfer activity. It received 157 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent organizations during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Sixty-four current IU researchers were named on the patents. They are: IU Bloomington Andrew Alexander Lane Baker Yves Brun… Read more »
IU delivers $9.9 billion impact on state, high return on investment for students and taxpayers
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 »
Student innovation, entrepreneurial activity remain strong despite pandemic – Hire Degree
Even during a pandemic, Indiana University Bloomington students are pressing forward with their innovative and entrepreneurial ventures. They include Jacob Lampf, who is working on a venture called Hire Degree. Hire Degree is an on-demand student talent program connecting startup and growth companies with university students via ongoing, remote, part-time job opportunities. “By connecting growing… Read more »
Student innovation, entrepreneurial activity remain strong despite pandemic – Elevate
Even during a pandemic, Indiana University Bloomington students are pressing forward with their innovative and entrepreneurial ventures. They include Maddie Athanasiou, Casey Curtis, Casey Daleiden and Sophia Schmidt, who are the team behind Elevate. Elevate is a mobile app that allows for building residents to track and control elevators from their phone. The idea was planted… Read more »
Kelley joins IU Ventures Investment Committee
Mark R. Kelley is the newest member of the IU Ventures Investment Committee. Kelley, a professor of pediatrics and cancer researcher at Indiana University School of Medicine, was appointed by Jay L. Hess, dean of IU School of Medicine and an IU Ventures board member. Kelley succeeds Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mervin Yoder, who served on the committee from 2014 to… Read more »
Indiana University president to speak at Economic Club of Indiana’s Oct. 5 luncheon
Michael A. McRobbie, president of Indiana University, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana‘s luncheon Monday, Oct. 5. The luncheon will begin at noon. It is a free, virtual event, but registration is required. Indiana University and IUPUI are platinum sponsors of the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon series.
Another example of IU expertise at innovation and commercialization
By Samantha Ginther, senior associate, IU Ventures Everyone at the Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office and IU Ventures congratulates drug discovery company MBX Biosciences for recently completing a $34.6 million Series A round of funding. This is the latest entrepreneurial good news for Indiana University researcher and Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi, IUPUI alumnus Kent… Read more »