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Author: Gary Shapiro

Source: Forbes

Interest: Leaders in the tech community have long understood the need for immigration reform. Good technology and smart innovation know no borders. The next big technological development can come from anywhere in the world. That is why it is more important than ever that we have the best-trained entrepreneurs working within our borders. It is critical that we pass comprehensive immigration reform right now to make this possible.

Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/garyshapiro/2013/05/22/march-for-innovation/

Author: Bruce Booth

Source: Forbes

Interest: There are lots of myths about venture capital and biotech in particular, as noted previously on this blog. Many of these myths are deeply held beliefs about returns, what works and what doesn’t, and the state of the industry. Told often enough, these beliefs are presumed to be true by many observers, including practitioners in the field, Limited Partners, and pundits.

Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucebooth/2013/05/22/debunking-myths-about-biotech-venture-capital/

Author: Kent Bernhard Jr.

Source: http://upstart.bizjournals.com

Interest: Google, already a force to be reckoned with in the world of venture capital, is upping its stakes. The company has quietly launched a second VC fund, Google Capital, to invest in later stage tech startups.

Link: http://upstart.bizjournals.com/money/loot/2013/05/23/google-adds-to-venture-capital-arsenal.html

Author: Caroline Winter

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

Interest: In 2006, after working 25 years in private equity and for public companies, Rose Marcario had a crisis of faith. “I went through what many people do at that age, in my 40s, the sort of crisis of conscience about whether my personal values aligned with my work, which is where I spend most of my waking life,” she says.

Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-06/patagonias-latest-product-an-in-house-venture-fund

Author: Rick Badie

Source: ajc.com

Interest: Women and minorities face tougher hurdles when it comes to start-up capital and financing, according to research commissioned by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. Today, the researcher explains her findings, while the Georgia district SBA director outlines what that agency does to level the playing field. And we learn about “angel investors.”

Link: http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-forward/2013/05/22/start-up-capital-angel-investors/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_forward

Author: Ben Freed

Source: AnnArbor.com

Interest: Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike say they are excited that, although investments and fund growth are down nationally, Michigan has continued to make strides both in the amount of deals made and capital available.

Link: http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/top-5-reasons-michigans-venture-capital-and-startup-growth-will-continue/

Author: Silicon Hiils

Source: Silicon Hills

Interest: Founders.org has narrowed the field down to 50 Big Ideas as the semifinalists and five of them are from the Austin Technology Incubator at the University of Texas. In fact, the University of Texas at Austin ranked third nationally, ahead of Harvard and Stanford, in the Founder.org competition.

Link: http://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2013/05/21/five-ut-semifinalists-in-founders-org-competition/

Author: PRNewswire

Source: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH

Interest: AdhereTech receives $50,000 grand prize in global diabetes innovation challenge funded by Boehringer Ingelheim NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Developers of a pill bottle that wirelessly transmits data, measures medication and sends patient reminders have emerged as grand prize winners in the Healthcare Innovation World Cup, the international diabetes innovation challenge funded by Boehringer Ingelheim and organized by HITLAB.

Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wireless-pill-bottle-wins-healthcare-innovation-world-cup-207711501.html

Author: IBF Conferences

Source: IBF Conferences

The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) is proud to support the 24th Anniversary of the IBF Venture Capital Investing Conference taking place June 11-12, 2013 at The Omni Hotel in San Francisco! This conference boasts an unparalleled history with regard to quality of program and seniority of both speakers and attendees. Planned with the assistance of a prestigious advisory board and invaluable peer input, this year's expert presentations aim to help you compare best practices and track industry trends. To register please visit www.venture2013.com, or contact Cathy Fenn via phone (516) 765-9005, ext. 210 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Remember to use discount code NCET2 to register at the discounted rate of $995. We at The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) are looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco next month!

Link: http://www.venture2013.com/

Author: Richard Nieva

Source: Pando Daily

Interest: NCET2, or the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer, is a Washington DC-based organization that seeks to connect startups born out of university research projects with Fortune 1000 companies. The organization works with many of the large research universities, such as MIT, Harvard, and Yale. This fall, the organization is holding a conference in San Francisco called Exit: Startups, an event that seeks to shop startups spun out of university research projects to potential acquirers.

Link: http://pandodaily.com/2013/05/15/for-startups-with-university-roots-an-exit-is-priority-number-one/

Author: http://www.fortmilltimes.com/

Source: http://www.fortmilltimes.com/

Interest: The Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research (the Institute) announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with NeuroNet Learning, providers of a learning enrichment program designed to help children improve motor skills, language, and information processing. Working with Florida’s research universities and institutions to support new company creation and job growth, the Institute’s Seed Capital Accelerator Program bridges early funding gaps, requiring recipients to ra

Link: http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2013/05/16/2696427/florida-institute-funds-neuronet.html

Author: http://www.itnewsonline.com/

Source: http://www.itnewsonline.com/

Interest: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today honored eighteen high-tech small businesses and three individuals in Washington, D.C., for the critical role they play in research and development for the government and for their success in driving innovation and creating new jobs. The Tibbetts Awards, given by SBA, honor outstanding small businesses and individuals who participate in the SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. In addition, three past participants in SBIR who r

Link: http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=271370

Author: Lora Kolodny

Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/

Interest: Gathering at the National Venture Capital Association’s VentureScape conference this week, venture and corporate investors met with executives leading top startup accelerators in a crowded session to discuss the health of the “startup ecosystem.” Two main questions on venture investors’ minds: “How do we know if accelerators are succeeding?” And: “Are we in an accelerator bubble?”

Link: http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2013/05/16/nvca-vcs-talk-accelerator-bubbles-accelerator-success/

Author: Xinhua

Source: CRIENGLISH.com

Interest: South Korea planned to legalize the crowd funding system as part of efforts to help venture companies finance their seed money from a number of small investors with fewer restrictions, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday. Regulations for the crowd funding, including business requirements, investment ceiling and investor protection, will be introduced, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said in a joint statement with related ministries.

Link: http://english.cri.cn/6826/2013/05/15/3123s765008.htm

Author: Corrie Sahling

Source: Rocky Mountain Collegian

Interest: In an email addressed to the Colorado State University community, it was announced Mon. May 13 that $1.5 million dollars has been been approved for the Colorado State University System Venture Capital Fund. Martin said he has helped two other Universities through similar programs and has seen great success.

Link: http://www.collegian.com/2013/05/13/csu-announces-1-5-million-venture-capital-fund/

Author: .

Source: The Trustees of Indiana University

Interest: Teams of Indiana University students who created a real-time interactive platform for sports fans and an Internet-based tuxedo rental business that provides online fittings have won IU Bloomington's BEST Competition. Each start-up company, founded by students from Kelley School of Business and the School of Informatics and Computing, will receive a $100,000 investment.

Link: http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/24243.html

Author: Ranjani Ponnuchetty

Source: TVNZ

Interest: In just over a year, PledgeMe, a crowd funding website has raised more than million dollars for projects ranging from artificial hand to a fridge. PledgeMe is NZ's largest crowd funding source where the public can fund community, cultural, scientific and sustainability projects through their website.

Link: http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/people-power-sees-crowd-funding-site-hit-1m-5436687

Author: .

Source: PRWeb

Interest: Mindset Works announced today it was one of three companies selected by the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences to receive a $1.05 million SBIR Fast Track award. The company, which helps schools foster student motivation and achievement, will develop SciSkillQuest™, a game for middle school students which will teach them NGSS scientific inquiry practices and foster academic growth mindsets and learning strategies.

Link: http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Mindset-Works-Wins-IES-Fast-Track-SBIR-to-Develop-4510460.php

Author: Marc Castro

Source: VC POST

Interest: A bill whose main provision would place US$25 million in state money to fund start up companies in Wisconsin has passed the first reading in its state legislature. This passed despite the recent audit finding issues regarding the agency that would oversee the funds should the measure pass. The proposed bill comes from State Rep Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) would make available both state and private funds into a venture capital fund to Wisconsin based start up companies.

Link: http://www.innovationamerica.us/index.php/innovation-daily/29548-bill-for-venture-capital-money-passed-regions-ivcpost?utm_source=innovation-daily---your-daily-newsletter-highlighting-global-innovation-news-and-trends&utm_medium=gazetty&utm_campaign=05-13

Author: .

Source: Herald & Times

Interest: Now everyone from scientists to artists is turning to crowdfunding – appealing on the internet for ordinary people to back their dream project with cash. One of the world's largest crowdfunding websites launched in the UK just six months ago. In Scotland, 32 projects have so far raised nearly £700,000 on Kickstarter. Two-thirds of Scottish projects reached their fundraising target, better than the 45% overall rate.

Link: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/in-with-the-in-crowd.21051391