This report provides an in-depth analysis of over 63 funds from 40 research universities and partner organizations. It includes insights, lessons learned, and success factors that:

1. •Introduce a new model for early stage capital through a thorough evaluation of the current positioning of gap funding relative to the other traditional and emerging forms of early stage capital (VC, angel, state funds, accelerators, etc.)
   

2. •Uncover the source of initial capital and future fund sustainability strategies for gap funds
   

3. •Detail innovative fund management structures based on organization type
   

4. •Model different methods of resource allocation relative to funding objectives
   

5. •Describe promotion, evaluation, and decision-making processes (e.g. criteria for selection, advisory board compositions, etc.)
   

6. •Highlight support programs that build an innovative culture of students, faculty, and mentors
   

7. •Demonstrate impact and results of gap funds, including financial returns (e.g. ROI, leverage attracted), process indicators, economic development measures, and community engagement metrics
   

8. •Share success stories from fund managers
   

All analysis is broken down by “fund-types”, so that you can target this information at specific commercialization objectives like translational research, proof of concept, and start-up funding type funds.