Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship

Written by Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city landscapes. The funds will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project to increase access to capital for demographics historically underrepresented in the biosciences industry. Xavier and NOBIC have a rich history of collaboration- the university is represented on the NOBIC board The post Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship appeared first on HBCU News.