Research Commercialization Academy (BETA 0.01)

Author: Clemson University Newsroom

Source: www.clemson.edu

Interest: The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds Clemson University molecular biologist Hong Luo's research on how to improve plants without turning them into environmental problems. The USDA recently awarded Luo $400,000 to continue his work. Haibo Liu, an expert in turfgrass physiology, is the co-principal investigator. It is the third time federal officials have funded Luo's project for nearly $1.2 million to date.

Link: http://www.clemson.edu/media-relations/article.php?article_id=3121

Author: Governor of Texas

Source: thegovmonitor.com

Interest: Governor Rick Perry has announced the state is investing $2.9 million through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) in three Houston area companies for the development and commercialization of their innovative biomedical technologies.

Link: http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/texas-invests-2-9-million-to-develop-biomedical-technologies-39547.html