Aiding pioneering start-ups

摘要

Textile innovation is often said to be hindered by the sizeable gap that still exists between academia and industry. But Early Charm Ventures is hoping to tackle this divide by converting science into business. Founded in 2012 in Baltimore, US, by Ken Malone and Kelli Booth - with support from other research partners and associates - Early Charm Ventures specialises in scientific discoveries made at universities and turns them into companies focused on growth.