The 2015 Celebrate Invention reception honoring the contributions from U-M inventors was recently held at the Michigan League Ballroom. They were honoring U-M inventors who have contributed to discoveries, issued patents and technology licenses in 2015. Those on hand got to see showcase examples of university innovations, while networking with leaders from business, university, government and venture communities.
Alexis White spoke with Chris Holman about the room full of inventors, and those who have come together to share research information that they have gathered. She discusses innovative ideas and how tomorrow’s businesses will come from a celebratory affair such as this one.
Chris then talks with Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, President and CEO of MichBio. They discuss the up-and-coming generation of bio tech medtechs that have sprouted throughout Ann Arbor and through Michigan. He briefly speaks on the monetization of startups, and the resources available to help.
