Tag: VTC Innovation Fund

  • Hit the Books: Southern Universities Play a New Role as Venture Capitalists

    Hit the Books: Southern Universities Play a New Role as Venture Capitalists

    An increasing number of Southern universities are forming venture capital funds, and if you consider the basic ingredients for successful venture investing — innovation, capital and entrepreneurship — it makes sense. Universities have become a key source of applied research and innovation in recent years, reflecting the priorities of their primary bankroller – the federal government.…