Software and Information Technology
The Conversation—Over the past several months, universities have lost more than $11 billion in funding. Research into cancer, farming solutions and climate resiliency are just a few of the many projects nationally that have seen cuts. The Conversation asked Massimo Ruzzene, senior vice chancellor for research and innovation at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, to explain how these cuts and freezes are impacting the university and Colorado’s local economy.
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)—According to a new report, American research universities like the University of Colorado in recent decades have become engines of innovation for state and regional economies, thanks in large part to the federal Bayh-Dole Act, which incentivizes technology commercialization.
The Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 22 Colorado companies and 13 researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program, including seven Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØDenver and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder ventures.
Denver7—As phishing scams continue to rise, two graduating sisters from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØDenver are turning their capstone project into a tool to help people avoid phishing scams.