![]() They are, the European Investment Fund, Enterprise Ireland and AIB, together with Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and the welcome addition of new investor and University partner University College Cork.Įnterprise Ireland’s €20m commitment to the fund reflects its key strategic aim of commercialising Irish third level research into globally scalable businesses which have the potential to create over 1,000 high quality jobs, stimulate exports and attract international investment. Reaffirming the huge potential of cutting-edge Irish research existing investors are re-committing to University Bridge Fund II. ![]() As of result of achievements to date, the University Bridge Fund ranks fourth within the world’s Top 5 collaborative University Funds and is a part of a growing trend of successful university funds located at international research hubs including Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford and Harvard. Following this trajectory both Funds have the potential to attract up to half a billion euros of investment into high growth companies.įund I portfolio companies attracting significant international investment include Neurent Medical, Siren.io, CroiValve, Manna and Ireland’s first quantum computing company Equal1. University Bridge Fund II 2021 follows on the path of the pioneering University Bridge Fund I from 2016 which has invested in over 30 deep tech companies that have raised over €220m in co-investment to date. Its goal is to maximise the benefit from research that takes place in the higher education sector. The fund is a unique partnership between Atlantic Bridge and Irish universities Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University College Cork to accelerate the commercialisation of world class science and to globally scale the companies formed. Enterprise Ireland €20m investment to support creation of >1,000 jobs over the next 5 years through commercialisation of research into global businessesĪtlantic Bridge, one of Europe’s top performing growth technology funds, has today announced the launch of University Bridge Fund II, an €80m fund focused on scaling and commercialising extensively validated research from Ireland’s third level institutions into the next generation of deep tech companies with global potential.Investment focus on deep-technology companies including sectors such AI, robotics, quantum, healthtech addressing areas of global concern such as energy efficiency, climate, carbon reduction and healthcare.Scaling cutting edge science and innovation via proven Atlantic Bridge global value creation model.Additionally, the refreshed model will streamline services and resources, and will foster connections and collaborations rather than separation of services and students, resulting in improved outcomes for SDSU students and staff.Atlantic Bridge launches University Bridge Fund II to invest €80m in next generation of global companies built from world class Irish research and innovationġ2th May, 2021 Pictured: Julie Sinnamon, Chief Executive Officer at Enterprise Ireland Dr Helen McBreen, Partner at Atlantic Bridge Minister Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. ![]() The reduced timeframe and cost of the program will allow more students from specified populations to participate. The new Summer Bridge model will run as a pilot program Summer 2022, supporting early orientation programs offered through the American Indian Student Center and Office of International Affairs, with plans to incorporate an early orientation program for first-generation college students in the future. ![]() become more familiar with the SDSU campus and its resources.meet new friends and develop a peer support network and.begin their college experience in a focused environment.It also upholds the goals of the current Summer Bridge program to help students: The new model demonstrates better alignment with SDSU’s access-oriented mission and core values of People-centered and Diversity, and supports Imagine 2023 strategic goals of affirming student success as a foundational university priority and increasing recruitment, retention and graduation of professionally prepared global citizens. The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center is changing the Summer Bridge model at SDSU to facilitate this impact. Imagine the impact South Dakota State University could have on students by creating a more accessible Summer Bridge program for student populations who need additional support with the transition to college. Giving to Wintrode Welcome to Summer Bridge 2022!.Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader Job Description.Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center Strategic Plan.Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center Annual Report.
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