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Tech Moves: Bioengineer joins AI2 incubator; Icosavax adds execs, expands board; and more

— The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) added bioengineer Jenny Cronin as a principal working with entrepreneurs in AI2’s startup… Read More

GIX 2.0: U.S.-China tech institute revamps program as Shwetak Patel steps up as interim director

The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is shaking things up. The first-of-its-kind educational institute — created by the University of Washington,… Read More

How can new technology reach the people who need it most? Experts discuss social impact ideas

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT and blockchain should benefit not just wealthy countries, but the poorest and most vulnerable… Read More

Microsoft-funded U.S.-China tech institute GIX graduates first class, reveals student projects

The latest milestone for the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) came Sunday as the U.S.-China tech institute celebrated the graduation of… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recounts his first time meeting Steve Ballmer in 1992

Satya Nadella’s first encounter with Steve Ballmer went down probably just as you’d expect. Nadella spoke at the opening launch… Read More

Photos: Steve Ballmer honored as U.S.-China tech institute GIX names new building after former Microsoft CEO

As part of its $40 million in support of the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), a new U.S.-China joint tech institute, it… Read More

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What you need to know about GIX, the new UW-China tech school that promotes entrepreneurship

After five years of planning, GIX is ready to open its doors to future entrepreneurs. The Global Innovation Exchange, also… Read More

U.S.-China tech institute adds University of British Columbia as academic partner

Another top international university is joining the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX). University of British Columbia announced today that it will join… Read More

Microsoft backs Seattle-Vancouver high-speed rail study as Cascadia conference aims to deepen ties between regions

Pacific Northwest business and political leaders on both sides of the Canadian border announced today a series of agreements to… Read More

What’s ahead for the historic UW-China tech school in the Seattle region as it prepares for 1st students

This fall, the Global Innovation Exchange will welcome its first student cohort, representing the culmination of close to five years… Read More

New UW-China tech innovation school near Seattle plans to graduate 3,000 students in 10 years

The University of Washington and Tsinghua University have big ambitions for their new joint technology innovation institute. The Global Innovation… Read More

U.S. and Chinese universities start construction on joint tech innovation institute in Seattle region

Leaders from the University of Washington, Tsinghua University, Microsoft and other local organizations came together Friday to celebrate to kick off construction… Read More

Sneak peek: Drawings show plans for new U.S.-China tech graduate campus in Seattle area

The Global Innovation Exchange has submitted designs for its new facility in Bellevue, Wash., where students from around the world will… Read More

China Diary: Microsoft Research in Asia, visiting the Uber of China, and eating duck in Beijing

BEIJING, China — Microsoft Research Asia. The Uber of China. Tsinghua University. And, some incredible Peking duck. It’s been a… Read More

UW and China’s Tsinghua University announce first dual tech degree

Representatives of Seattle’s University of Washington and China’s Tsinghua University met in Beijing on Monday to announce the first degree program… Read More

Q&A: How the University of Washington is aiming to unleash a new wave of innovation

Our guests on the latest GeekWire radio show and podcast were Vikram Jandhyala, Vice Provost for Innovation at the University… Read More

GIX: What’s next for the new U.S.-China tech institute in the Seattle area

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee put things in perspective during the announcement yesterday of the Global Innovation Exchange, or GIX, a… Read More

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