Business article - February 10, 2017
Crowdfunding turns public interest into a cash boost
The funding model connects startup companies with investors and basic researchers with backers, reports Chris Tachibana. In 2012, the AssiStep, a handrail for people who need help with stairs, was just a clever student project. Last year, it hit the market. Norwegian University of Science and Technology graduates Halvor Wold, Ingrid Lonar, and Eirik Gjelsvik […]