Innovation

Walton Foundation Gives $23.7M to UA

Walton Foundation Gives $23.7M to UA

by Arkansas Business Staff
1 month ago

The Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation has given $23.7 million to the University of Arkansas' research and economic development infrastructure.
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Community Bankers Group, Venture Center Launch New Accelerator

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The Independent Community Bankers of America is partnering with The Venture Center in Little Rock to launch the ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator, a community bank-focused fintech accelerator program.
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UAMS' BioVentures Goes Nonprofit

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BioVentures converted to a nonprofit last year to become more competitive with private companies and other universities commercializing new technology.
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