Diane Bouis @DBouis
MedScientist turned LeanStartup & Innovation Consultant. TechTransfer, Startup, Ecosystem enthusiast @UMOTT Venture Accelerator; co-founder @A2HealthHacks techtransfer.umich.edu/team/diane-bou… Ann Arbor, MI Joined April 2015-
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Thank you @MEDC for visiting our office recently! The tour of our Startup Incubator gave you a first hand look at the value of the programs that you fund. We look forward to our continued collaboration to help increase economic impact by fostering early stage innovation!
87% of incubator supported startups survive after 5 years - If you have any questions about how our startup incubator can help you survive and thrive contact @DBouis or click for more information tinyurl.com/yc4726e6
Look at these fast-growing startups! And note that the number (and %) of U of M startups on this list is growing year of ver year #HailToTheStartup #GoBlue #startups
Q: What do startups @RefractionAI @censysio @Everactive_Inc @RippleScience @genomenon @BlueConduitAI @lynxdxlabs @CubiSens all have in common besides being named startups to watch? A: @INNOVPARTNER - CONGRATS from our team to all of you! tinyurl.com/bdfdk83c #hailtothestartup
I positively LOVE that @Purpose_Jobs curated a list of midwest startup community builders. Thanks for including me, and recognizing the importance of connection! #startups #ecosystem #ecosystembuilding #midwest
Congrats to all the winners of the 2022 Purpose Awards - we appreciate you. Special shout out to @DBouis and Denise Graves from @MEDC for their recognition on this illustrious list purpose.jobs/blog/2022-purp…
Having enough adequate lab & office space for startups is a critical component for growth, & maturity of an ecosystem #labs #labspace #startup #STEM #hardtech #ecosystem #techtransfer #Incubator #accereator
Another great piece from @nickrmanes @crainsdetroit tinyurl.com/2dej4j4r featuring our very own @DBouis discussing our startup incubator and the need for great lab space in our region!
Working with amazing scientists, we take pride in helping inventions make the impact in the world they were meant to have #innovation #invention #commercialization #techtransfer
More commercialization records fell this year! Our 2021 report can be viewed here: tinyurl.com/ys4b9chv
Ringing the startup bell to celebrate the launch of a new company is such a special moment! Congrats to the team around Eugene Chen and Charlie Bisgaier!
Congratulations to U-M startup GeneToBe! Thanks for joining us to celebrate by ringing the Innovation Partnerships startup bell! #hailtothestartup #ringthatbell
Take a look at our 2021 Annual Report to learn about @inheretinc one of the featured companies in our 2021 release tinyurl.com/ys4b9chv
Indeed one of my favorite topics: innovation ecosystems and how to foster and grow them.
Congratulations @InvestDetroitVC portfolio company @Akadeum on raising your Series B funding! #Akadeum #IDVentures #InvestDetroitVC #InvestDet #biologicalseparation #microbubble #celltherapy akadeum.com/news/akadeum-l…
So much truth, wisdom & (self-)compassion. My heart is full & my spirit ready to continue the fight! If you missed this panel, watch a recording!
"Disability is ubiquitous - it does not discriminate...it is a group that any of us could join at any time and that many more people identify with than the 20% that we often cite." -Oluwaferanmi Okanlami #UMichDEI
Did you notice that we rebranded? I for one am excited that the name aligns more with the work!!
We strive to give every U-M research discovery its very best chance to positively impact the world. #innovationpartnerships #hailtothestartup
Proud to announce the latest investment by The Accelerate Blue Fund in @ulendo3dp Happy to be working with @InvestDetroitVC on this important technology. Find out more about ABF here acceleratebluefund.com #hailtothestartup #ABF
#Hackers & #Makers this #hackathon by @NSIN_us is your chance to show off your skills in #energystorage & #energymanagement in tough environments
Attention "hackers" @NSIN_us Presents Power Play: Electrifying Operations on the Edge Oct. 25 – Nov.10 as innovators work to develop solutions to efficiently provide, store, or consume energy in expeditionary and austere environments. 45K prize register @ nsin.us/hacks/
If you're a student @UMich check out this awesome #Hackathon & to learn about & tackle important #healthcare challenges!
This fall @UMichNursing will host Innovate 4 Change, a five-week hackathon for interdisciplinary student groups developing innovations to address complex health-related challenges. Learn more and register here: myumi.ch/dO4Mw
So exciting to be able to have an in-person bell-ringing again! #HailToTheStartup
After many many months the startup bell still sounds great to all of us! #hailtothestartup
The application deadline for #Unpitch BIO + MEDTECH has been EXTENDED! Early Stage #Biotech & #MedTech #entrepreneurs now have until 9/8 to apply for the chance to connect with top #investors in the life science space. Apply Today: unpitch.org
A lot goes into managing the data of community educators in #facultyaffairs offices. A software application program like SmartPath is essential for managing this group! ✨See how SmartPath can simplify your higher education #facultyaffairs: gomountainpass.com/products/
Check out the nifty science video on kinetic energy Dr George (@albercook) made for the #VeritasiumContest in #sciencecommunication 🧑🔬🤓 youtube.com/watch?v=wAnxL8… #makers
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