Technology Commercialization Pathways – Pathways to Impact

Virtual Event

Workshop Description This engaging webinar is designed for university-affiliated individuals eager to explore and better understand the world of technology commercialization. Targeted toward graduate students, researchers, faculty, and technology transfer professionals, “Pathways to Impact Technology Commercialization Pathways” offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse routes available to bring innovative research to the marketplace.   Learning […]

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University of Iowa I-Corps

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The NSF I-Corps program at the University of Iowa, led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC), helps researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups explore the commercial potential of their work and make a real impact in the world. Through hands-on customer discovery and the Lean Startup approach, participants learn how to test assumptions, refine their […]

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign I-Corps

Illinois Conference Center 111 St Marys Rd, Champaign, United States

    Enroll in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's I-Corps program! We will meet 4 times over the course of the fall to help teams hone their customer discovery skills. Participants will have the opportunity to learn crucial skills to navigate the commercialization process for their ventures. We welcome you to join us and learn […]

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln I-Corps

Virtual Event

  Course Description Nebraska I-Corps - Introduction to Customer Discovery will help you explore the commercial viability of your innovation or business idea. I-Corps uses the Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup), and it will help you systematically test key assumptions about your innovation and the customer problems it might be able to solve […]

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All About I-Corps – Unlocking Innovation with the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub

Virtual Event

  Join our webinar for an insightful overview of the NSF and Great Lakes Hub I-Corps programs, followed by a Q&A session. Learning Objectives Learn what the NSF I-Corps program is and how it can help move your team forward What to expect during the application process and the program itself including team formation and […]

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Project Management and Leadership – Pathways to Impact

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This free webinar explores project management skills and how they can help you in your academic and professional career. Topics Covered What is Project Management? Project Life Cycle Project Roles & Stakeholders Managing Participation, Teamwork, and Conflict Basic Project Planning Tools & Techniques Recommended Resources Learning Objectives Project management concepts, techniques, and tools to facilitate […]

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University of Wisconsin-Madison I-Corps

Virtual Event

Do you want to translate your research into impactful real-world applications? Join UW-Madison’s Technology Entrepreneurship Office (TEO) for the I-Corps program! This free, six-week, non-credit, virtual workshop uses evidence-based strategies for achieving entrepreneurial success and is open to research faculty, staff, and students at any higher education institution. With help from NSF I-Corps trained instructors […]

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University of Illinois Chicago I-Corps

Virtual Event

  Course Description Turn your ideas into reality with UIC I-Corps! The NSF I-Corps program gives participants an introduction to the Lean Launchpad methodology and familiarize them with the Business Model Canvas and customer discovery. At the conclusion of the program, participants are encouraged to apply for the national level with the NSF I-Corps program […]

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Iowa State University I-Corps

Virtual Event

  Course Description The ISU I-Corps program is a training ground for faculty, postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate students to learn how to increase the impact of their research by exploring the commercial potential of their research and technology. The five-week curriculum focuses on customer discovery to support the transition of ideas, devices, processes, or intellectual […]

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Partnerships with Industry – Pathways to Impact

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Webinar Description This free, one-hour webinar will provide an overview of the different partnerships with industry and allow ample time for Q&A. Learn about: Identifying Potential Partnerships Discover effective strategies to identify and evaluate potential industry partners that align with your mission and objectives. Navigating Common Issues Gain insights into common challenges faced in industry […]

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Funding STEM Innovations – Pathways to Impact

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Webinar Description Moving an innovation from lab-to-market can often take a lot of time and money. Because the commercialization journey is longer for science and technology discoveries, a wider variety of funding sources is utilized. This free, one-hour webinar will explore the different types of funding available to you for commercialization purposes and provide a […]

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Intellectual Property and Working with Your Tech Transfer Office – Pathways to Impact

Virtual Event

  This free webinar provides an insightful overview of the university technology transfer offices, and how you work with them to help commercialize your innovation. Learning Objectives Understand the role of the university technology transfer office. Understand how researchers can work with the technology transfer to expand the reach and impact of their discoveries. Understand […]

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