In 2016, the National Science Foundation named 澳门皇冠体育 as an I-Corps Site to provide the infrastructure, 建议, 资源, 网络的机会, training and modest funding enabling JSU faculty and students to transition their work into the marketplace or becoming NSF I-Corps Teams.

In January 2023, JSU joined the 中南部I-Corps枢纽 led by Vanderbilt University continuing its efforts in research translation from the lab to the market. The I-Corps program uses the Lean Start-Up Methodology to nuture and support three-member teams (Faculty Lead, Entrepreneurial Lead and Mentor) to transition their ideas, devicises, processes or other intellectual activities into the marketplace. This program is available to all institutions of higher learning in the state of Mississippi.

Objectives of the JSU I-Corps Program

(1) Offer entrepreneurial training and development opportunities for faculty and student teams in Science, 技术, 工程, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to prepare them for participation in the NSF I-Corps or for further commercialization;

(2) Broaden the participation of underrepresented, specifically African American, faculty and students in STEM and entrepreneurial training and development by recruiting from within a minority serving institution;

(3) Build the capacity of faculty and students to explore the translation of academic research into tools, 产品, 服务, 等. that are favorable candidates for commercialization.

资格要求:

To be selected as participants in the JSU I-Corps training program, you must apply as a three-member team comprised of the following members:

• An Academic Lead (STEM or SBS faculty);
• An Entrepreneurial Lead (undergraduate or graduate student); and
• A team mentor (a faculty member in Business, STEM, or a community member with business background).

Benefits of Participating:

• Formal training in the NSF process of commercialization and customer discovery;
• A mini-award of $3,000 to support the team’s development, discovery, and commercialization efforts;
• Valuable experience in translating scientific research findings into innovative 产品 and 服务 and networking with mentors;
• A formal JSU Innovation and Entrepreneurship 专业 Development Certificate of Completion;
• An opportunity for additional support in submitting applications to the NSF I-Corps for Learning Program ($50K grant) to support further product development and commercialization;
• Participating in I-Corps increases your chances of receiving SBIR funding.

Expectations for Participation:

The teams selected will be expected to participate in the following activities:

• In-person and online training that emphasizes the role of entrepreneurship, customer discovery and the business model canvas in the journey towards commercialization;
• Customer discovery interviews and presentation of the team’s findings;
• The culminating Academic Entrepreneurship Networking and Engagement Session.

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If you have questions about participation, please contact:

Dr. Almesha L. 坎贝尔, 首席研究员
电话:601.979.6347
电子邮件: almesha.l.campbell@275175.com

Mr. 拉坦·布兰克特三世; Innovation Program Manager
电话:601.979.2101
电子邮件:latane.e.brackett_iii@275175.com

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