I-Corps Sites - Type II: The University of Akron I-Corps Site

这是阿克伦大学的一个项目，旨在扩展和扩大他们现有的I-Corps网站。阿克伦是通过I-Corps计划资助的前三个网站之一。NSF Innovation Corps（I-Corps）网站是由NSF资助的实体，在大学中建立，其目的是培养和支持多个本地团队将其技术概念转化为市场。网站提供基础设施，建议，资源，网络机会，培训和适度的资金，使团体能够将他们的工作转移到市场或成为I-Corps团队申请人。本项目为II类场地。有两种类型的I-Corps网站提案：I型提案是由没有作为I-Corps网站先前资助的机构提交的; II型提案是由作为I-Corps网站先前资助的机构提交的这是一个基于成功历史和对I-Corps过程的承诺的强有力的项目。UA正在实现为国家计划和/或I-Corps @俄亥俄州准备团队的目标;鼓励合作并提高对创新和创业精神的理解，这一点可以从正在完成网站计划的团队数量中得到证明;继续进行额外的培训并接受外部资金。有证据表明，来自大学和社区的强大支持网络以及经验丰富的领导团队和导师网络。联合航空在将创新理念转化为公司方面有着非常好的记录，该系统创建了I-Corps@俄亥俄州，这是一个全州范围的I-Corps项目。代表性不足的参与者通过“快速启动”包容方案受到鼓励，“联合国网站”在将妇女纳入其方案方面特别成功。

This is a project from the University of Akron to extend and expand their existing I-Corps Site. Akron was one of the first three Sites funded through the I-Corps program. NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Sites are NSF-funded entities established at universities whose purpose is to nurture and support multiple, local teams to transition their technology concepts into the marketplace. Sites provide infrastructure, advice, resources, networking opportunities, training and modest funding to enable groups to transition their work into the marketplace or into becoming I-Corps Team applicants. This project represents a Type II Site. There are two types of I-Corps Site proposals: Type I proposals are submitted by institutions that have not had prior funding as an I-Corps Site;Type II proposals are submitted by institutions that have had prior funding as an I-Corps SiteThis is a strong project based on a history of success and a demonstrated commitment to the I-Corps process. UA is achieving their goals of preparing teams for the National program and/or I-Corps@Ohio; encouraging collaboration and enhancing understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship as evidenced by the number of teams that are completing the Site program; continuing on with additional training and receiving external funding. There is evidence of a strong network of support from the university and community as well as an experienced leadership team and mentor network. UA has a very strong track record of translating innovative ideas into companies, and the system created I-Corps@Ohio, a statewide I-Corps program. Under-represented participants are encouraged through the Jumpstart inclusion program and the UA Site has been particularly successful in including women in their programs.