Congrats to Electrical & Computer Engineering at Michigan prof. Jeffrey Fessler and UMPhysiology prof. Roger Cone for being named two of University of Michigan’s 2024 Distinguished University Professors! Fessler and Cone have led U-M commercialization projects supported by Innovation Partnerships. myumi.ch/1b4Zy

ICYMI: Associate Vice President for Research - Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact Kelly Sexton was recently featured on @AnnArborSpark’s CEO Podcast Series with Paul Krutko to discuss University of Michigan’s continuing collaboration with SPARK. Listen at myumi.ch/g1g1Z

💡The MTRAC Life Sciences Innovation Hub has officially launched the RFP for mid-stage translational research projects. Life science innovators: don't miss out on this funding opportunity! Proposals are due by October 10. Submit yours today at: myumi.ch/1bgVV

Innovation Partnerships is hiring for two exciting positions! We are looking for an Executive Assistant and an Administrative Assistant Assistant to join our team! Learn more below! Admin. Assist.: myumi.ch/mZGk1 Executive Assist.: myumi.ch/r8pDM

🚨ATTN startups from Michigan’s public universities! The Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund is now accepting applications. Early-stage venture investment is available to support your research or technology based startup. Don’t delay, apply today! muicf.com

Register today for the Fall 2024 Cohort of Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI) fastPACE! Don’t miss the chance to participate in this project-based, experiential course designed to help faculty launch new innovations. Register by 10/2: myumi.ch/nyG6g U-M Medical School Research

Registration is now open for Celebrate Invention 2024! This year’s event will feature demonstrations from University of Michigan startups & projects, networking opportunities, and presentation of the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award. Register: myumi.ch/pk6q5

Ono Pharma and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) have ongoing RFPs for clean energy research or rare genetic disorders, respectively. University of Michigan innovators conducting related research are encouraged to apply! EPRI: myumi.ch/x7GJq Ono: myumi.ch/G4rJE

🚀 Exciting news from University of Michigan startup @HistoSonics - their team has secured $102M in Series D financing! These funds will advancements of its non-invasive histotripsy platforms.#hailtothestartup! myumi.ch/M6EdR

📬 Stay ahead of the curve with Innovation Partnerships’ Impact Newsletter! Discover groundbreaking research, startup success stories and the latest in innovation at University of Michigan and beyond. Sign up today at myumi.ch/23NP2

Sign up today for the Drug Discovery and Development Course, a collab between FFMI and Michigan Drug Discovery, with support from Innovation Partnerships! This course is virtual & self-paced- perfect for physicians & researchers. myumi.ch/Q6nE8

#hailtothestartup! University of Michigan startup @Kura Oncology’s novel drug ziftomenib has been cleared by the FDA for IND application to target advanced GI stromal tumors. A significant step forward in cancer treatment innovation. Learn more at: myumi.ch/nyGQx

🧪Calling all life sciences innovators! The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Life Sciences Hub is offering mid-stage funding to accelerate your research! Apply now to turn your discoveries into impactful solutions! myumi.ch/1bgVV

Thanks to our friends at National Academy of Inventors for highlighting Celebrate Invention 2024, the premiere event celebrating University of Michigan innovators!

Startups from universities across Michigan are encouraged to apply for early-stage venture funding from the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund! Support is available for your research or technology based startup, so apply today! Learn more: muicf.com

Celebrate Invention 2024 is University of Michigan’s premiere event for university innovators! Register today to experience U-M innovations, networking opportunities, and presentation of the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award. Register: myumi.ch/pk6q5

The MVCA recently announced their nominees for their 2024 Annual Awards Celebration. Several University of Michigan entrepreneurs and startups have been nominated, including our own National Advisory Board chair Chris Rizik for the MVCA Hall of Fame! Learn more: myumi.ch/5y5Jw

Join Innovation Partnerships' Joohee Kim, Associate Director of Licensing, Physical Sciences & Engineering, for an open office hour TODAY from 2-3 pm at myumi.ch/Dw3Py

From startups to tech giants, pitch competitions to keynote presentations, Ann Arbor is showcasing the best in tech & innovation! Join #a2Tech360 for a week of events that promise to provide insights, collaboration and inspiration. Build your schedule at: a2tech360.com

💡Reckitt is seeking proposals for innovative research on optimizing fragrance delivery and design for sustained noticeability. University of Michigan faculty are encouraged to apply! Proposals are due by October 7. Submit your proposal at myumi.ch/Dr7D9