External research funding at The University of Toledo reached more than $75 million, a figure UT officials noted supported fully or partially nearly 2,000 jobs. UT’s fiscal year 2010 funding of $75,160,908 is up $3.6 million from last year’s figure of $71.5 million, a 5 percent increase. Of that total, federal research funding increased to [...]
In an effort to spur the creation of new business and jobs, economic development partners across northwest Ohio will gather to host the region’s first ever Entrepreneurial Fair. The event, open to the public, takes place Monday, Oct. 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg. A primary purpose for the fair will [...]
The University of Toledo, already a seasoned participant, is set to become even more of a presence at the 2011 World Future Energy Summit. Doubling in size from 2009 to 2010, the summit, held annually in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, last January had nearly 25,000 attendees, with 148 countries and 600 companies represented. The [...]
This story originally ran on WTVG Channel 13 news. When you hear the word JAWS, the blockbuster movie probably comes to mind. But it’s also the name of a home cleaning product being made right here in our region. This is a one-of-kind home cleaning product. You fill the container with water, drop in a [...]
UT students, faculty and staff who have a great, innovative business idea may win up to $10,000 to establish their business in the first Innovation Enterprises Challenge Business Plan Competition. “The goal of Innovation Enterprises is to foster regional economic growth in alignment with the mission of UT,” according to Mary Jo Waldock, associate vice [...]