U-M Tech Transfer breaks records in tech commercialization

Posted by admin on October 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Officials at the University of Michigan Office of Tech Transfer like to say that they are striving for more quality start-ups rather than more stats. That doesn't mean they can't do both. The university recorded 101 license and options for its technology in the fiscal year ending on June 30. That's more than any other previous year. U-M researchers also recorded 322 inventions and filed for 122 patents. U-M also helped launch 11 start-ups... [Read More...]

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HookLogic Awarded $9.5M in Funding

Posted by Jenn Cornell on September 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

HookLogic, the leader in e-commerce media, announced this week that it has been awarded a $9.5 million round of financing from Bain Capital Ventures. HookLogic will use the funding to further develop its unique Software-as-a-Service (Saas) platform and expand its business across the retail, travel and automotive sectors in North America and Europe. HookLogic is headquartered in New York. Its office in Ann Arbor is focused on developing software... [Read More...]

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Detroit Electric Holdings in AnnArbor.com and mlive.com

Posted by admin on February 11, 2010 · 2 Comments 

AnnArbor.com and mlive.com today posted stories about Detroit Electric Holdings. Detroit Electric Holdings, a startup electric car company with close ties to Asian vehicle manufacturers, is searching the Ann Arbor region for office space with plans to hire more than 500 engineers. Read more from AnnArbor.com. Detroit Electric Holdings, a startup electric car company, is searching the Ann Arbor, Michigan, region for office space with plans to hire... [Read More...]

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