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Another unicorn spinout from the University of Colorado Boulder! This time in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ayar Labs builds optical computing solutions and just closed a $155M financing. https://lnkd.in/gpUY848r
Huge congratulations to the folks at Ayar Labs! 👏 👏 👏 Ayar Labs is a company spun out of research from University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science.
Today, Ayar Labs announced it has secured $155 million with investments from AMD, Intel Capital and NVIDIA to address the urgent need for scalable, cost-effective AI Infrastructure. Advent Global Opportunities and Light Street Capital led the Series D to accelerate high volume manufacturing of Ayar Labs’ in-package optical interconnects. Thank you to all of our investors and partners for your support in delivering optical I/O at scale to meet the demands of large-scale AI workloads! https://lnkd.in/gmxsq7JP #optical #photonics #semiconductor #AI
⭐ The application for the 2025 Destination Startup is now open! ⭐ Destination Startup brings groundbreaking startups built on novel discoveries from top national labs and universities together with investors from throughout North America to catalyze real-world impact. This showcase demonstrates a powerful way to invest in and get funding for innovative research and translate it into impactful business ventures. Any startup that is actively raising funds to commercialize an innovation licensed from any participating university or federal laboratory is eligible to apply. A competitive, independently juried pre-showcase selection process will determine which applicants will be invited to the March showcase. 📅 Key Dates 📅 ✔️ Jan. 15, 2025: Application deadline ✔️ Feb. 5, 2025: Presenting teams announced ✔️ Feb. 10-28, 2025: Virtual pitch practice and advising for teams participating in the showcase ✔️ March 13, 2025: Destination Startup Investor Showcase (Boulder, CO) Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gbrwMrq7
Why does the COVID-19 virus make some people sicker than others? For years, scientists have looked to a critical piece of immune system machinery—known as the interferon pathway—for answers. There, when our cells sense an infection, they release a protein known as interferon, which warns other cells to fight the virus. Studies show that when this signaling goes awry and leads the body to under or overreact, people are more likely to develop severe or Long COVID. Glitches in this pathway have also been implicated in autoimmune diseases and cancer. But little is known about what, precisely, drives these immunological misfires. A new University of Colorado Boulder study, published today in the journal Cell by Cell Press, sheds light on the subject by identifying what the authors describe as an “immune system tuning dial,” which originated as a bug in the genetic code tens of millions of years ago. “We’ve discovered that there is an entire class of under-appreciated protein variants that can have an immense impact on our immune function,” said senior author Edward Chuong, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences) and Sciences and the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute Institute. Read the full article ⬇️ and get more discovery news at https://lnkd.in/gYhGfBHi
Sionic Energy, a University of Colorado Boulder spinout and a recognized leader in electrolyte and silicon battery technology for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced that the world's lithium-ion battery producers no longer have to rely on graphite. Designed for seamless integration into existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes, Sionic's Silicon Battery Platform maximizes silicon material performance with regard to energy density, extended cycle life, and rapid charge rates. Read the full announcement ⬇️ and get more news about CU's startups at https://lnkd.in/gYhGfBHi
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📌 Our program application is now open! Our FREE Incubator & Accelerator Program is your chance to bring your smart city innovation to life and grow it to its full potential. Who is this program for?: This program is designed for new majority tech founders, professionals, and students who are ready to start or scale their smart city solutions! This program offers two tailored tracks to meet you where you are in your entrepreneurial journey: ✨ Incubator Track: Perfect for aspiring founders looking to define their concept, build a strong business plan, and understand their value proposition. Learn how to communicate your worth and attract seed investment, setting the foundation for long-term success. ✨ Accelerator Track: Designed for entrepreneurs ready to scale. Dive deep into identifying competition, refining business models, leading teams, and forming a board. Gain insights into attracting equity, securing investors, and forming strategic partnerships with government entities. You’ll also learn to navigate procurement processes and leverage government purchasing power to drive growth. 📅 Applications Open: December 9, 2024 ⏳ Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2025 💻 Apply Now!: https://lnkd.in/gBQ-_s9W And here’s the best part: It’s completely free, and we take no equity in your business. This is your opportunity to build something extraordinary without barriers holding you back. Join us to connect with expert mentors, sharpen your skills, and position yourself as a leader in the smart city innovation space. #SmartCity #Innovation Colorado Smart Cities Alliance CU Denver College of Engineering, Design, and Computing University of Colorado Denver Innosphere Ventures CivStart
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We are thrilled to announce multiple fellowship openings with the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine). These fellowships are unique opportunities to work at the forefront of innovation, supporting groundbreaking research and development to build climate resilience across Colorado and Wyoming. Fellowship Opportunities: 1. Social Science Fellow - Focus: Supporting team science capabilities to enhance collaboration, inclusivity, and effectiveness among R&D/Translation teams. - Highlights: Publication opportunities, interdisciplinary skill development, and thought leadership. 2. Resilience Finance and Market Analysis Fellow - Focus: Developing financial and market strategies related to hazard vulnerability assessment, preparedness, and response to extreme events like wildfires and droughts. - Highlights: Opportunities for independent inquiry, mentorship, and collaboration with major universities, national labs, and corporate partners. 3. Data Science Fellow - Focus: Organizing and enhancing climate data assets while supporting interdisciplinary events like hackathons and prediction challenges. - Highlights: Collaboration with leading researchers and ensuring data assets are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). Each fellowship is designed to empower candidates to make significant contributions to climate resilience technologies and foster collaboration across academia, industry, and community organizations. Given the high demand across all job categories, we strongly prioritize hiring individuals with prior experience in climate-related fields. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of climate resilience, we encourage you to apply today. Visit https://lnkd.in/gzcYbYZd to apply today!
Congratulations to Kristi Anseth! Kristi Anseth, a Distinguished Professor and Tisone Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science), has been awarded the prestigious VinFuture Special Prize for Women Innovators (VinFuture Prize) in recognition of her pioneering research in tissue engineering. Winners were selected from nearly 1,500 scientific nominations spanning more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. Read more ⬇️ and find more CU innovators news at https://lnkd.in/gYhGfBHi
Congratulations to VitriVax! VitriVax is a vaccine formulation technology company spun out of the University of Colorado Boulder, and just announced a two-year $3.6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This is the second grant awarded to VitriVax by the Gates Foundation and will fund the development of a polio vaccine formulation for possible inclusion in combination pediatric vaccines. Read more ⬇️ and get more of the latest news about our startups at https://lnkd.in/gg-5jt2d
Opportunity Outside the University of Colorado! The Rice Business Plan Competition gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups for more than $1 million in prizes and enhance their business strategy. ⏰ Deadline is Friday, Jan. 17. Learn more and apply at https://rbpc.rice.edu/ and find more opportunities like this at https://lnkd.in/g3jZb2TD