Clemson STRIDE ART Academy applications open for Spring 2026 program

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 4 of the Clemson University- STRIDE ART Academy, launching in Spring 2026. Please find attached and below video link access to registration for our spring STRIDE ART Academy.   Over the course of seven weeks, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, learn from subject-matter experts, and […]

FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that is nationally recognized as the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Patterson’s remarkable track record of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit,” said FSU President […]

FSU Awards Seed Grants to Translational Research Projects

Scientists, researchers on translational research projects

Florida State University has awarded more than $500,000 in seed funding to accelerate commercialization of university research with strong translational potential. Upon completion of a competitive process with 66 letters of intent and 30 applications, six projects were awarded. They range from an AI-assisted chemical analysis platform to a digital therapy for pediatric ADHD patients. The awards were made through IGNITE-FSU’s Seed Translational Research […]

The University of Massachusetts Amherst hosted Rich G. Carter Oregon State University and the Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst hosted Rich G. Carter Oregon State University and the Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE) team as part of their collaboration through U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program and the UMass Amherst Accelerating Research Translation program. The visit brought together leaders from across campus; […]

Applications now open for Clemson STRIDE 2026 Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) grant

Clemson STRIDE ART Academy- We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 4 of the STRIDE ART Academy, launching in Spring 2026. Over the course of seven weeks, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, learn from subject-matter experts, and build the capabilities needed to translate their research into real-world impact. This program […]

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, […]