University of Alabama Announces Winners of 2025 Crimson Catalyst Pitch Competition
University of Alabama Announces Winners of 2025 Crimson Catalyst Pitch Competition Tuscaloosa, Ala. The University of Alabama has announced the winners of its 2025 Crimson Catalyst Seed Competition, a milestone-based funding program designed to accelerate Seed Translational Research Projects, or STRPs. The two innovative teams, Plascrete and LIME Semiconductor, were chosen following a competitive spring […]
NSF Growing Convergence Research Office Hours
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Convergence Research (GCR) working group will provide guidance on preparing GCR proposals, address frequently asked questions and be available to answer any inquiries from participants. Grant seekers can benefit from personalized assistance, gain valuable insights and enhance their understanding of the NSF GCR program. Sponsor: National Science Foundation Date/Time: […]
NSF CyberTraining Program Webinar
This webinar will review the U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure’s Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining) program (NSF 23-520), including all project classes, and the priorities of the participating divisions. The CyberTraining program seeks to prepare, nurture and grow the national scientific research workforce by creating, utilizing and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure […]
NSF expands opportunity to build capacity to accelerate research translation
The new NSF Accelerating Research Translation funding opportunity is intentionally designed for a wide range of institutions of higher education, offering five tracks to address differing levels of research translation readiness The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) announced an expanded funding opportunity for the NSF Accelerating Research Translation (NSF […]
Salesforce Use Case – Research Translation and Innovation Project Management
The University of Delaware is strengthening research translation and cross-campus collaboration by implementing a unified Salesforce CRM system. Using Salesforce Sales Cloud with minimal customization, the team created institution-wide project and account records, stage-gate tracking, dashboards, and integrated communications. A collaborative rollout included trainings, office hours, and user engagement incentives. Early results show improved coordination, […]
Clemson hosts Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship team to support innovation recognition and university impact
Clemson University recently hosted Oregon State University professor Rich G. Carter and the Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE) team as part of a collaboration through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Clemson University’s STRIDE program. “This initiative is a key step in Clemson’s commitment to discovery and innovation that transforms lives in […]
Clemson Universities STRIDE ART program- Fall 2025 ART Academy pitch competition recognizes research innovation, real-world impact
Clemson University’s STRIDE ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Academy recently concluded its Fall 2025 cohort with a competitive pitch event at the Barnes Center. This semester’s cohort featured 17 participants in 14 teams representing six different colleges at the University. “The research faculty within Clemson are the catalysts to bring forth translational research with real world impact to […]
From Seed Funding to Innovation Ambassador
Researchers at the University of Delaware – led by Prof. Daniel Stevens (music theory) and Prof. Mathew Mauriello (computer science) – are developing a modular, web-based music-interaction platform designed to support children with autism by allowing them to customize and explore musical elements in real time. Supported in part by the UD NSF ART program […]
Innovation Ambassador: Catherine Fromen
Dr. Catherine Fromen, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware (UD), is spearheading cutting-edge work that bridges fundamental science with real-world therapeutic innovation. Supported in part by pilot funding from the UD NSF Accelerating Research Translation program (NSF ART 2331440) and the Institute for Engineering Driven Health, Dr. Fromen has […]
IGNITE FSU Client Piersica Unveils PIRION™, A Breakthrough Polymer Technology Engineered For The Battery Industry
Piersica, Inc., a leader in next-generation battery innovation, today announced the launch of its patented polymer technology, PIRION™, engineered specifically to advance lithium-ion battery performance. PIRION offers a unique combination of qualities, delivering high conductivity and voltage stability, strong thermal resilience and durability, setting a new standard for lightweight battery materials and advanced energy storage applications. […]