Event

Curious about turning research into real-world impact? UCSB researchers can now access $50,000 NSF I-Corps grants through the new membership with I-Corps Hub West! Join UCSB’s first NSF I-Corps Information Session and explore pathways to commercialization.

By Liliana Garcia, Funding Peer
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 - 11:44am


UCSB researchers can now access $50,000 NSF I-Corps grants through the new membership with I-Corps Hub West! Whether you're a faculty member, postdoc, or student with an innovative idea, this program will help you transform your research into real-world impact through expert commercialization coaching and industry connections. Join the session to discover how I-Corps can boost your grant success and help validate your technology in the marketplace.

REGISTER HERE

WHEN

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 

2pm-1pm in Elings 1601

ABOUT THE EVENT

The NSF I-Corps program empowers researchers to explore the market potential of their innovations. In this session, attendees will learn how I-Corps offers technology-agnostic support, helping them connect with potential adopters, validate strategies, and understand commercialization pathways. Faculty, postdocs, and students alike are invited to participate, regardless of product readiness, with guidance on interview techniques and I-Corps principles. Additionally, UCSB’s inclusion in the I-Corps Hub West provides access to regional programs that qualify participants for the prestigious $50,000 NSF National I-Corps grants.

WHERE 

Elings 1601