Conference attempts to foster innovation among universities

One day a company called KCBioMedix could produce technology that helps teach babies to nurse. Another, called ImmunoGenetix Therapeutics, could develop an HIV vaccine.

The challenge for both will be figuring out a way to tap into grant money, build a promising idea into a viable company, and catch the attention of investors who can provide the economic means to take their innovations to market.

DAVE SKRETTA
Associated Press

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