In a new article in Nature, Columbia's Dr. Ngai Yin Yip discusses his research in making briny water drinkable. His work utilizes a chemical solvent to separate the salt ions from the water, recovering fresh water from brine samples that are up to 10 times as salty as seawater. https://lnkd.in/gS49Z6Fm
About us
Columbia Technology Ventures is the technology transfer office for Columbia University and a central location for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university. CTV’s core mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society on a local, national, and global basis. Each year, CTV manages more than 350 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20+ new IP-backed start-ups, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia's campuses. CTV currently has over 1200 patent assets available for licensing, across research fields such as bio, IT, clean tech, devices, big data, nanotechnology, materials science, and more. Columbia Technology Ventures has a particular focus on start-up companies. Over the years, CTV has been involved with launching over 200 companies based on Columbia's technologies. Of these companies, over 40 have received VC funding, with 27 successful acquisitions or IPOs to date. For more information, please visit www.techventures.columbia.edu.
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- Higher Education
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- 1982
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- Technology transfer, licensing, entrepreneurship, patents, start-ups, tech transfer, and commercialization
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Employees at Columbia Technology Ventures
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Josh Knauer
Entrepreneur (two exits) • Strategic Advisor • Impact Investor • Speaker • Ecosystem Services • Emerging Technology
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Eric Rosenblum
Managing Partner at Foothill Ventures (always looking for great start-up founders!)
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Ramon Felciano
Husband. Father. Founder: Digital Alchemy, QIAGEN Digital Insights, Ingenuity, SUMMIT | Data + Tech + Bio & Health Innovation | Strategic Thinker |…
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Shreefāl Mehta
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Congratulations to the awardees, especially Rover Diagnostics and Dr. Ian Lipkin, who are developing technology from Columbia.
🧪Governor Hochul announced the 3rd round of awardees for the $40M NYS Biodefense Commercialization Fund! This initiative accelerates life science innovations to combat infectious diseases, create jobs, and foster growth in NY's life science industry: https://on.ny.gov/3Wnp8nM
Governor Hochul Announces Third Round of Biodefense Commercialization Fund Awards to Combat Infectious Disease Threats
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Apply by Aug. 15! Info session tomorrow.
Are you a #nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid early-stage social or environmental venture with Columbia University affiliation? Apply to our Tamer Fund for Social Ventures by August 15 for a chance to receive a seed grant of up to $25K. As part of the fund, you’ll gain access to resources such as pro bono consulting and accelerator programs, a robust network of fellow social #entrepreneurs, events and workshops, and more! Join us for an info session with Karen Hasher, program manager, on July 23 to learn about the application process, ask questions, and network with other social and environmental venture teams. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eYzuBAz7 📸: rook76 from Getty Images.
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Thank you to Columbia Engineering for this feature on Materialize!
This past spring, students from Columbia Engineering and universities across the city had an opportunity to advance their lab research into a deep tech startup, thanks to a new accelerator program through Columbia Technology Ventures . Materialize New York, An inaugural boot camp led by venture capital fund Material Impact offered a series of sessions throughout the duration of the program to learn what it takes to transform their research projects into a marketable product. Teams then presented their final business strategy for a chance to win prize funding for their demonstrated development. Read more about the Materialize NYC Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/e-vhzbJy
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CTV's latest newsletter is out today, featuring the Columbia Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network's annual report! https://lnkd.in/geVV_UCT
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The team is preparing for a pre-submission meeting with the FDA to facilitate the transition of their device into the market.
A new device created in the lab of Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos mimics the gripping power of python teeth to strengthen rotator cuff repairs 💪 In a new paper published today in Science Advances, the team reported that utilizing the device almost doubled tendon-to-bone repair strength, reducing the risk of tendon tear post-surgery. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erMT_f54
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Dr. Elisa Konofagou's technology in the WSJ!
In the Wall Street Journal's “The Future of Everything,” Biomedical Engineering Professor Elisa Konofagou discusses the new advancements in ultrasound technology that can easily diagnose and treat illnesses like brain cancer. Listen to the full episode: https://on.wsj.com/3RyNmsr learn more about Konofagou’s research: https://lnkd.in/e5HVGN-h
Ultrasound Isn’t Just for Pregnancy. How It’s Helping Treat the Brain. - WSJ’s The Future of Everything - WSJ Podcasts
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Dorm Room Fund's PhD Track is a 6-week masterclass designed to assist PhDs who are interested in commercializing ideas as founders. Apply by June 14: https://lnkd.in/dbJQjCQM
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Columbia has had breakthroughs in medicine, neuroscience, AI, and other fields in 2024. https://lnkd.in/gr_yb5kf
14 Important Columbia Research Findings So Far This Year
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Congratulations, Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic!
Biomedical Engineering Prof Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic has won a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to to develop new approaches to detect and treat early-stage cancer. Columbia University Columbia University Biomedical Engineering Herbert and Florence Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic Granted Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York Investigator Award to Advance Cancer Research
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