Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund is an investment fund based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded as an entity dedicated to supporting innovation within the university system, ZLCF supports nascent ventures arising both from university-affiliated sources and the surrounding community. With 47 employees, their mission is directed towards facilitating commercialization initiatives driven by ideas brought forth within academia. ZLCF's focus lies primarily on providing seed investment capital, specifically targeting innovations originating in or near the academic sphere. By providing funding support, ZLCF aims to nurture the translation of groundbreaking discoveries and concepts from the conceptualization phase to their practical, marketplace applications. Their distinction lies in directly connecting the strengths of the University of Michigan system with the drive to generate market-viable companies. By specifically targeting university-generated concepts and fostering collaborations with researchers and entrepreneurial talent, the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund acts as a bridge between the academic world's innovation prowess and its effective commercial implementation. Additional information can be found at http://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund.