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February 1, 2010 | The iBridgeSM Network Connects with Knowledge Sharing Systems to Highlight Research Innovations
Collaboration will Allow Universities, Research Institutions to Link their Innovations Directly to the iBridge Network
Kansas City, MO. (February 1, 2010)—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., today announced a collaboration with Knowledge Sharing Systems (KSS) to interface KSS TechTracS® to the iBridge online community, enabling universities and research institutions to better highlight their intellectual property portfolios. iBridge Network members who use KSS TechTracS can now seamlessly share their research and innovations with the iBridge Network community with the click of a button. more...
December 14, 2009 | The iBridgeSM Network Teams Up with the USA National Innovation Marketplace to Highlight Innovations and Drive Collaboration
Department of Commerce-backed Organization will Highlight Non-Profit Listings on the iBridge Network
Kansas City, MO. (December 14, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network today announced that it will include innovations from the USA National Innovation Marketplace on its web site in order to provide researchers and businesses with access to even more of the latest scientific advancements. Supported by the US Department of Commerce's NIST/MEP Network and Eureka! Ranch International, the Marketplace accelerates innovation by facilitating communication between buyers and sellers of innovation, giving inventors access to investors, distributors, contract manufacturers and R&D experts. more...
November 4, 2009 | The iBridgeSM Network Announces International Expansion, Increased Focus on the Global Economy and Collaboration
Addition of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University as the 100th Member Organization Marks the Next Phase of the Network's Planned Growth Strategy
Kansas City, MO. (November 4, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network today announced that it has expanded internationally by signing the acclaimed Nanyang Technological University (NTU) as its 100th member organization. The addition of Singapore's leading science and technology university clearly demonstrates the Network's commitment to providing industry leaders battling the global economic downturn with access to university-developed innovations, leading to further advances and next-generation products and services. more...
June 22, 2009 | The iBridgeSM Network to Present at TechTown-Sponsored Event Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Session to Highlight History of Innovation, Best Practices for Young Entrepreneurs
Kansas City, MO. (June 22, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network announced today that it will be presenting at the "FastTrac to the Future: The First Day of Your Entrepreneurial Adventure" event on June 24th on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit. The iBridge presentation will focus on helping those interested in entrepreneurship better understand the intricacies of the innovation process, the players, best practices for identifying resources and collaboration partners, and what is needed to transform today's ideas and discoveries into tomorrow's research, products and services. more...
June 15, 2009 | The iBridgeSM Network Connects With Inteum to Maximize Flow of Innovation
Integration Will Allow Universities, Research Institutions and Government Agencies to Seamlessly Link their Technologies Directly to the iBridge Network
Kansas City, MO. (June 15, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., today announced a collaboration with Inteum Company, LLC to interface Inteum C/S software to the iBridge online community, enabling universities and research institutions to better promote their intellectual property portfolios. more...
April 14, 2009 | Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center Selects iBridgeSM Network to Enhance Research Collaboration and Drive Innovation
20 Leading Massachusetts Research Organizations to Share Innovations and Best Practices
Kansas City, MO. (April 14, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., today announced its collaboration with the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC), an organization that promotes the efficient and effective transfer of knowledge and technology developed at academic institutions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. more...
February 12, 2009 | The iBridgeSMNetwork Announces Web Site Redesign to Enable Users to Better Connect, Collaborate, and Catalyze Innovation
Provides Enhanced Features and Functionality to University and Industry Researchers
Kansas City, MO. (February 12, 2009)—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., announced today the redesign of its Web site, www.iBridgeNetwork.org. The not-for-profit aggregates research materials, technologies, and discoveries on the site, providing innovation seekers with access to more...
February 4, 2009 | iBridgeSM Network Forms Strategic Advisory Board
University, Industry and Non-profit Leaders Unite to Drive Innovation, Provide Insights and Strategic Direction
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., announced today the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board comprised of university professionals, industry experts and entrepreneurs. These successful, veteran board members bring decades of combined technology, management and innovation more...
February 2, 2009 | Ben Franklin Technology Partners and iBridgeSM Network Team Up for Advanced Research Collaboration
Seven Leading Pennsylvania Universities to Share Innovations and Best Practices
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/—The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the not-for-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., today announced its collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), a Pennsylvania network that catalyzes entrepreneurship and technological innovation as drivers of economic growth. BFTP will sponsor seven research universities, allowing more...
June 2, 2008 | Over 600 Cleantech Innovations Aggregated by the iBridgeSM Network
Showcasing Research from 37 University Campuses, the iBridgeSM Network Arrives at Clean Technology 2008
Boston, MA (June 2, 2008)—Twenty percent of the more than 3,000 innovations posted on the iBridge Web site, www.iBridgeNetwork.org, are related to the field of cleantech, in areas ranging from energy to solar and wind power to environment to sustainability. The diversity of subject areas and research topics reflects the range of expertise contained in the 37 university campus members. more...
January 30, 2007 | Interactive University Research Tool Introduced at DEMO 07
Researchers, Investors and Industry have a new Web site to find the latest innovations and technologies
Palm Desert, CA (January 30, 2007)—Searching for the "missing link" to research just got easier. The iBridgeSM Network, a program of the Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., and its accompanying Web site, debuted today at DEMO 07, the premier launch venue for new products, technologies and companies. University researchers, industry representatives, and entrepreneurs more...
