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The University of Austin (UATX) & Draper UniversitynpresentnFuture of Research SummitnThe University of Austin (UATX) & Draper University are partnering to host a summit focused on a shared passion: the Future of Research. The event will feature presentations by VCs, scientists, academics, & Tim Draper on how startup universities can create new models for applied research & commercialization to rejuvenate Americas innovation pipeline.nProgramn3:00pm - 3:30pm: VC Panel, Whos Funding Innovative R&D?nUniversities are no longer go-to places for cutting-edge research initiatives. What changed? Where is major investment capital now allocated? Academia & VC firms need to rethink how they work together in order to accelerate & commercialize R&D at a faster rate. High regulation, high CapEx, fewer buildersthere is so much to discuss!nModerator: Suffiyan Malik & Panelists: Mike Maples, Anurag Chandra, & Sebastian Calirinn3:30pm - 3:45pm : Launching STEM at a Startup UniversitynThe key to creating a university STEM program from scratch is leveraging relationships with private industry. UATX is developing partnerships with forward-thinking companies to foster applied research & workforce development as well as transform the university curriculum for the 21st century.nPresenter: David Ruth, Dean of STEM at UATXnn3:45pm - 4:00pm : The UATX Bioastronautics InitiativenUATX is establishing a new, state-of-the-art DNA sequencing facility. Under the direction of Dr. Eliah Overbey, a leading genomicist, the lab will cater to two primary functions: general DNA & RNA sequencing services & astronaut biospecimen analysis. The latter will position UATX at the forefront of research in bioastronautics & human health in space.nPresenter: Eliah Overbey, Professor of Bioastronautics at UATXnn4:00pm - 5:00pm: A Fireside Chat with Tim DrapernR1 Research universities consume large amounts of public funding, but their tech transfer offices are notoriously bureaucratic & slow. Less than 2% of OpEx in the average public company is funneled to R&D. By contrast, UATX is creating new models for applied research & aggressive commercialization in the most important areas for innovation, geopolitically: quantum computing, Space Tech, AI, & cryptocurrencies. What advice does Tim Draper have for UATX as it looks to fill the gap?nPresenters:nTim Draper: Founder of DraperU & Keri Waters: CINO at UATXnn5:00pm - 6:00pm: Networking Reception
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