NSF I-Corps at UNLV

About

NSF I-Corps at UNLV offers a structured program for research teams and startups associated with higher education institutions to develop new technologies, providing access to national curriculum training, industry mentorship, and potential funding opportunities, aimed at fostering innovation and market validation.

Benefits

• 🎓National Curriculum Training
  Access to I-Corps national curriculum training for market validation
• 🤝Industry Mentor Guidance
  Receive guidance and networking resources from industry mentors
• 💰Potential Funding
  Teams may have the opportunity to receive up to $50,000 in NSF funding
• 🌐Access to Network
  Gain access to a network of resources and connections through the program

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a research team or startup associated with higher education institutions like UNLV
• Each team must include an Academic Lead, Entrepreneurial Lead, and Industry Mentor
• The project must be related to new technology development
• No prior NSF funding is required
• Primarily targeted at teams from UNLV and affiliated universities

Participation Commitments

• Must form a team with specified roles including Academic Lead, Entrepreneurial Lead, and Industry Mentor
• Participation in the I-Corps national curriculum training sessions is required
• Teams must focus on new technology development projects
• Must apply through the provided link for consideration

Target Sector

Focused on new technology development across various sectors

Target Location

Open to teams from UNLV and affiliated higher education institutions