The “Accelerate Blue Fund,” a University of Michigan early stage venture fund raised through philanthropy, has reached its first fundraising milestone and made its first investment in a U-M tech…
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We alerted our readers last October to a new initiative from the University of Michigan called the “Accelerate Blue Fund” to provide seed capital to nascent start-ups affiliated with the…
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Following approval by the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents, the institution has announced the creation of the “Accelerate Blue Fund” to provide seed capital to nascent UM-affiliated start-up. It…
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Michigan seeks to reverse loss of significant jobs, talent, and investment opportunities with new early stage fund.
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The new initiative involves funding allocated in two ways: dollars to derisk inventions so that companies are willing to license the technologies, and mentorship and coaching to help researchers advance the ideas.
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Two other announcements come from Durham, NC-based organizations.
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Fresh off his Grand Slam at this year's Masters Tournament, pro golfer Rory McIlroy joins with TPG to launch TPG Sports.
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Maryville College is holding its inaugural artificial intelligence summit this week at its new Downtown Center.
