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

这是阿克伦大学的一个项目，旨在延长和扩大他们现有的i-Corps站点。阿克伦是通过i-Corps计划资助的首批三个地点之一。NSF创新团队(i-Corps)网站是由NSF资助的实体，成立于大学，其目的是培育和支持多个本地团队，将他们的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团队的申请者。该项目代表了一个第二类场地。有两种类型的I-Corps场地建议：第一类建议是由以前没有资金作为I-Corps站点的机构提交的；第二类建议是由以前作为I-Corps站点获得资金的机构提交的这是一个强大的项目，基于成功的历史和对I-Corps进程的证明承诺。UA正在实现他们的目标，即为国家计划和/或i-Corps@Ohio培养团队；鼓励合作并加强对创新和创业的理解，这从正在完成SITE计划的团队的数量中得到证明；继续进行额外的培训并接受外部资金。有证据表明，有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。UA在将创新想法转化为公司方面有着非常出色的记录，该系统创建了i-Corps@Ohio，这是一个全州范围的i-Corps计划。通过JumpStart包容计划鼓励代表性不足的参与者，UA网站在将女性纳入他们的计划方面尤其成功。

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.