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FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of the University of California, Davis’s new photodynamic therapy photosensitizer technology. This technology involves a self-assembling, fibrous photosensitizer designed to target the mitochondria within tumor cells. By utilizing photodynamic therapy, this approach enhances both the localization and potency of the treatment.

This technology is applicable to photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy and drug administration targeted directly to mitochondria. The photodynamic therapy market size was worth $4.05 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $7.2 Billion by 2030.

The University of California, Davis’s photodynamic therapy photosensitizer technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the University of California, Davis team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of the University of California, Davis’s new immunotherapeutics for pediatric tumors technology. This technology enhances immunotherapy for solid cancer tumors by targeting multiple cancer cell elimination mechanisms simultaneously. It boosts death receptor activation, enhances TIGIT inhibition, and co-targets cell death and immune checkpoint pathways using a single agent.

This technology is applicable to the treatment of solid tumor cancer cells. The global solid tumor cancer treatment market size was valued at $185.97 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $532.42 billion by 2032.

The University of California, Davis’s immunotherapeutics for pediatric tumors technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the University of California, Davis team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of Portland State University's EMI eradicator technology, an advanced PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) approach for modern semiconductor devices. This technology enhances power transfer between energy sources by addressing key challenges associated with faster switching frequencies and transition times.

There are several applications for this technology, including electric vehicles, aviation, industrial electrification, and consumer electronics. The global consumer electronics market size was worth $724.48 billion in 2021 and is expected to increase to $1.13 trillion by 2030.

Portland State University’s EMI eradicator technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Portland State University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of Florida International University’s new vanadium (V) catalysts technology. This synthesis method introduces a new category of V catalysts, resulting in the first catalytically active V oxo alkylidene complex. This technology offers a range of benefits, including the ability to transfer =CH2 reversibly without any cross-products or ethylene formation, it’s suitable for carbon isotope exchange in target molecules, and has high productivity in RCM reactions with various terminal olefins.

This technology is applicable to the chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, advanced materials synthesis, and isotope labeling of target molecules. The global advanced materials market size was worth $61.35 billion in 2022 and it is expected to reach $112.7 billion by 2032.

Florida International University’s vanadium catalysts technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Florida International University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of Oklahoma State University’s new horseradish peroxidase gene technology. This new technique offers a rapid and cost-effective method for testing virus-neutralizing antibodies and anti-viral drugs. By incorporating the horseradish peroxidase (HRP) gene into the genome of a virus like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV-HRP), it acts as a reporter gene, enabling the measurement of HRP activity to screen for neutralizing antibodies and antiviral compounds.

This technology is applicable to virus-neutralizing antibody development, antiviral drug research and testing, and viral diagnostics and disease prevention. The global research antibodies market is worth $1.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.21 billion by 2030.

Oklahoma State University’s horseradish peroxidase gene technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Oklahoma State University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of Florida International University’s new infrared scanning technology. This system enables non-invasive and non-contact scanning of both near infrared (NIR) and visible light images, specifically designed for wound assessment purposes. By offering real-time imaging of the entire wound region, it effectively maps changes in blood oxygenation and obtains accurate measurements of wound size.

This technology is applicable to hospitals, wound management, and medical imaging. In 2022, the medical imaging market was valued at $32.33 billion and is expected to reach $47.4 billion by 2030.

Florida International University’s infrared scanning technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Florida International University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

Georgia State University’s Institute for Insight at the Robinson College of Business has partnered with FirstIgnite to identify companies that are interested in sponsoring experiential learning projects to their Master of Science and Data Analytics students. The Institute for Insight fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and companies to tackle problems using edge analytics, statistics, computer science, and big data technologies. 

The Master of Science and Data Analytics program offered by the Institute for Insight plays a crucial role in equipping students with the skills needed to acquire, organize, and model data sets effectively. By enabling students to develop the ability to formulate insightful questions, this program empowers decision-making in both corporate and non-corporate environments. Given the growing significance of data-driven insights, this program holds exceptional importance for the future.

The Georgia State University team is seeking corporate partnerships today. If your company is interested in exploring a partnership, you can schedule a conversation with the Georgia State University team directly through their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory’s thermally adaptive coatings technology, which can regulate temperature by controlling reflectance in specific temperature states, achieved through optimized thicknesses and dopant incorporation. This technology offers advantages such as improved infrared contrast in patterned samples compared to unpatterned counterparts and precise control of patterned dimensions and spacing through advanced fabrication techniques.

This technology has many applications, such as energy-efficient building materials and coatings, smart windows for enhanced environmental control, temperature regulation in the transportation industry (including aerospace and automotive sectors), as well as in electronics and devices that require efficient thermal management. The global thermal management market was worth $10.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $19.3 billion by 2028.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory’s thermally adaptive coatings technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Johns Hopkins University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

FirstIgnite is supporting Oklahoma State University’s novel therapeutic targets for diabetes technology, which has shown potential in enhancing glucose transport within striated muscle and adipose tissue of diabetic mice. The Oklahoma State team is specifically seeking organizations who would be interested in giving feedback on their research and potentially pursuing it further.

This technology is applicable to development of novel pharmacological targets in diabetic patients, therapeutic interventions to regulate whole-body glucose homeostasis, and cardiokine-based treatments for diabetes and metabolic disorders. The global diabetes treatment market is worth $92.97 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to $118.77 billion by 2028.

Oklahoma State University’s novel therapeutic targets for diabetes technology is ready for collaboration. Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the Oklahoma State University team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.

During the week of 5/8-5/12 some of our team got together in Traverse City, MI to celebrate Northern Michigan Startup Week.  The focus was on water innovation, which is something we’ve spent a lot of time with while supporting our university clients.

Universities were in attendance, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley University and local school Northwestern Michigan College. 

The new research corridor in Traverse City, MI focused on water innovation was celebrated. (https://www.nmc.edu/news/2022/10/firc-mou.html) This facility will also aim to offer the first network of electric boat charging stations in the country. For any of our university readers out there, if your campus has water innovation, Traverse City is ready to support it!

Our team visited the university startup pitch where a team from Michigan Tech took home the top prize.  Additionally, we visited the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lake Shore.  This is an incredible place to visit and helps one visualize just how important it is to protect our fresh water resources.

We’re excited to be part of the startup community in northern Michigan and look forward to helping future water innovations get from campus to market in order to protect and enhance the water!

The American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) promotes and disseminates knowledge of mass spectrometry and related subjects. With a membership of over 8,500 scientists engaged in research and development, ASMS attracts members from diverse backgrounds, including academia, industry, and government laboratories.

This year, the annual ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics will be held in Houston, TX from June 4th to 8th, 2023. The conference provides a valuable platform for professionals in the field to participate in short courses, seminars, and networking opportunities. Industry leaders such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Covaris, and Parker Hannifin will be among the companies attending the conference this year.

At FirstIgnite, we are proud to support Florida International University’s ion trap technology, which uses notched electrodes to detect, trap, and sort charged ion particles. This technology is applicable to commercial ion traps, which are a common type of mass spectrometer. Our commitment to partnering with institutions like FIU demonstrates our dedication to driving breakthroughs in the field of mass spectrometry. Curious to learn more about FirstIgnite’s services for mass spectrometry research? Please schedule time with our team directly here.

FirstIgnite is supporting the commercialization of a new technology called "MagNest" from the University of Illinois at Chicago. MagNest offers uninterrupted and fast charging to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enabling longer flight times and uninterrupted operation. This portable technology can be integrated into various charging nests of different shapes and sizes, and it's capable of charging multiple drones simultaneously.

This technology is applicable to Amazon drone delivery, military drone charging, and wearables. The global military drone market was valued at $14.51 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $34.91 billion by 2030.

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s MagNest technology is ready for collaboration (licensing, partnerships, industry feedback, etc.). Is your company the right fit? If you’d be available for a conversation with the University of Illinois at Chicago team, you can schedule a time directly on their team’s calendar here.