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New Initiative Connects Entrepreneurs with Leading Illinois Energy Lab

A new initiative at Argonne National Laboratory seeks to accelerate energy innovation by embedding promising young entrepreneurs in one of the nation’s foremost national laboratories. Read more.

AbbVie, U of C Choose First Batch of Cancer Research Projects

Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie and University of Chicago have picked their initial set of projects to research cancer, a deadly disease given a renewed focus under the Obama administration. They include…

17 Chicago Startups to Watch in 2017

Now in its third year, it’s safe to say none of Chicago Inno’s previous Startups to Watch lists have included three founders who have all led companies to $1 billion+…

Nasal Spray for Migraines, Cooling Tower Water Treatment Receive $250 from UChicago Innovation Fund

A nasal spray that can reduce migraine pain in 30 minutes, and a water treatment from Argonne National Laboratory that could save 4 million gallons of water from going to…

Innovation Fund Invests $500,000 in Health and Energy Companies

The University of Chicago Innovation Fund announced plans to invest up to $500,000 into two companies—Cephalgia Therapeutics and RWEDI water—that are working to combat migraines and increase water efficiency, respectively.…

Get Excited, Coffee Nerds — the French Press Can Be Improved

Chicago inventor Alexander Albanese says he's created a better version of French press coffeemakers—he calls it the American Press. Albanese came up with the idea as a graduate design student…

U of C to Invest $25 Million in Startups

University of Chicago is increasing its efforts to spin out more startups with a commitment to invest $25 million from its endowment to fund new companies launched by faculty, staff,…

UChicago Endowment to Invest in Startups with Roots on Campus

The University of Chicago is designating $25 million from its endowment to invest alongside established venture funds in startups led by faculty, students, staff and alumni, expanding a commitment to…

How UIUC Is Seeding a Chicago Tech Network of Founders & Investors

Although it’s 135 miles away, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is responsible for developing the most entrepreneur alumni in the greater Chicago area. LinkedIn data showed as much earlier…

Tech Leaders Say Donald Trump’s Immigration Plan Could Hurt Startups, Workers

If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his anti-immigration stance, it won’t save American jobs, say leaders of Chicago’s tech startup sector. Worse, the businesses that depend on high-skill technical…

African Start-up Helps and Inspires Young Female Entrepreneurs

In Zambia, one of their blogs is the undisputed arbiter of style. In South Africa, one of their apps is the gateway to private beaches and pop-up dining. In Kenya,…

In the Chamber of Secrets: J.K. Rowling’s Net Worth

In 2012, Forbes dropped J. K. Rowling after eight years on its authoritative billionaires list, saying high British taxes and large charitable contributions had eroded her fortune. Forbes may want…
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