Collaboration with Cisco Explores Frontier of Data Technologies The projects seek to advance cutting-edge technologies that transform the way people access, manage, and protect data. Business & Technology May 26, 2021
Catamaran Bio, Based in Part on UMN Research, Soars with Early Funding A biotech startup created to bring new cancer therapies to life has attracted high levels of funding during its early-stage investment rounds. Business & Technology November 24, 2020
UMN Startup BlueCube Bio Takes MN Cup Grand Prize The startup, based on College of Science and Engineering research, is developing a nontoxic method for preserving biological cells used for cell therapy. Business & Technology September 24, 2020
Nonprofit Startup Gets Unused Medications to Minnesotans in Need Student-founded RoundtableRx sources unexpired medications from health care facilities across the state to help people who can't afford their prescriptions. Business & Technology September 8, 2020
Venture Center Named Community Builder in Startup Awards Launching new companies based on UMN research does more than bring new technologies to the market—it also invigorates the state’s broader tech ecosystem. Business & Technology March 26, 2020
Getting a Fast-Acting Cyanide Antidote to First Responders A collaboration between researchers in the Center for Drug Design and Windgap Medical aims to save victims of cyanide poisoning after mass-exposure incidents. Business & Technology January 29, 2020
UMN-Industry Collaboration Explores Filtration of Fluids UMN researchers and Minnesota-based Donaldson Company are investigating the factors that affect how well filters separate one fluid from another. Research & Discovery December 31, 2019
New Way to Administer Spasticity-Preventing Drug Reaches Clinical Trials A new method of administering baclofen stands to help safely control muscle spasms when patients are unable to take their medicine by mouth. Business & Technology March 15, 2019
Discovery Launchpad: Coaching & Support for New U Startups A new startup incubator developed by the U of M Venture Center helps companies based on U research bring discoveries beyond the lab and into the market. Business & Technology January 29, 2019
U Startup Andamio Games to Develop Youth Substance Abuse App The startup, which creates interactive games to help educators teach core concepts in engaging ways, received $1.1 million in federal funding for the project. Business & Technology September 25, 2018