University Innovation

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Students from the Raikes School presenting their innovative startup projects at the Design Studio Event, showcasing entrepreneurial talent and future business ideas.

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Raikes School Showcases Student Startups at Design Studio Event

A single grand prize winner in the 2025 Alumni New Venture Competition will walk away with $75,000.

Ethan Calder·May 2, 2026

University students showcasing innovative startup projects at an entrepreneurship event, with glowing holographic displays and prize money on stage.

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Universities Expand Programs, Fostering Student Entrepreneurship

At Boston University's 2026 Innovators' Night, student teams like Magnesis Robotics, developing electromagnetic propulsion for underwater vehicles, walked away with $20,000 in prize money.

Ethan Calder·April 21, 2026

Diverse university students collaborating on AI-powered startup ideas in a futuristic campus setting, symbolizing innovation and entrepreneurial growth.

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University startup ecosystems fuel entrepreneurs

Just two years after winning a university startup competition, alum Johar Singh's AI-powered platform, Astra Wellbeing, was acquired in a seven-figure deal.

Ethan Calder·April 20, 2026

CU Boulder campus and downtown Denver skyline connected by a beam of light, representing the partnership between the university and Techstars to foster startup growth.

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CU Boulder and Techstars Forge Partnership to Boost Regional Startups

In 2024, the University of Colorado Boulder ranked first nationally for startups launched.

Ethan Calder·April 14, 2026