Biotechnology : Featured Stories

minority biomedical entrepreneurs teach and learn at first national conference in Cleveland

Catherine Podojil Thursday, May 17, 2012

New biomedical companies are a source of growth in Ohio's high tech economy, yet currently, only a fraction of them are helmed by African-American and Latino entrepreneurs. The first ever Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference aims to connect minorities in Ohio to greater opportunities while also growing the state's biomedical workforce.

Biomedical, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Higher Education, Life Sciences, Talent, Technology

Youngstown, Cleveland, Akron

q&a: luis proenza, president of the university of akron

Lee Chilcote Thursday, April 05, 2012

Open innovation partnerships between universities and companies can spark new ideas and possibly inventions, says Dr. Luis Proenza of the University of Akron. Recently, hiVelocity spoke with Dr. Proenza about key changes in U.S. patent law, the role of universities in Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the catalytic potential of university partnerships.

Advanced Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Ohio Third Frontier, Tech Transfer

Akron

q&a: lisa delp, executive director of ohio third frontier

Val Prevish Thursday, March 22, 2012

Startup veteran and Ohio native Lisa Delp was recently appointed Ohio Third Frontier's new Executive Director. In this interview, she discusses how far we've come in creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how Ohio Third Frontier's new focus areas will help grow our high tech economy.