Type II: I-Corps Site at Carnegie Mellon University: A Model Promoting University Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Regional Growth

这个项目来自卡内基梅隆大学，在这个机构创建了一个i-Corps网站。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。I-Corps网站还加强了当地和地区的创新，并为由导师、研究人员、企业家和投资者组成的国家创新网络做出了贡献。这是一项第二类提案，要求为现有的i-Corps网站“续签”资金。有两种类型的i-Corps选址建议。第一类提案是由以前没有获得资金作为i-Corps站点的机构提交的。这些提案可能要求在长达五年的时间里每年支付100,000美元。第二类提案是由以前作为i-Corps站点获得资金的机构提交的。这些建议可能要求在长达三年的时间里每年高达10万美元。CMU I-Corps网站的一个主要目标是建立一个全面的项目，该项目可以适应全国其他大学和地区；一个利用和扩大当地资源并整合到NSF I-Corps项目中的项目。为此，CMU i-Corps站点与区域站点和国家节点网络合作，为进入国家i-Corps培训计划的团队做准备。CMU i-Corps现场模型课程结合了专注于客户发现和产品适应的敏捷方法，并提供有效的指导、与地区利益相关者的强有力的合作，以及纳入地区合作伙伴的计划和观点。一个目标是创建一个由学生、教师和社区成员组成的创业社区，他们不仅直接从该项目中受益，而且成为指导和建议他人的专家。CMU i-Corps网站加速了大学研究有效地转化为成功的商业企业，使政府资助的大学研究和创新能够促进地区增长和造福公众。许多行业都会受益，例如，医疗、交通、能源和可持续发展。融入地区专业知识和合作对大学和社区都有好处，并有助于扩大参与。该计划为加强大学、所在地区和国家的创业和创新生态系统提供了一种可适应的模式。

This project, from Carnegie Mellon University, creates an I-Corps Site at this institution. 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. I-Corps Sites also strengthen innovation locally and regionally and contribute to the National Innovation Network of mentors, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors.This is a Type II proposal, requesting a "renewal" of funding for an existing I-Corps 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. These proposals may request $100,000 per year for up to five years. Type II proposals are submitted by institutions that have had prior funding as an I-Corps Site. These proposals may request up to $100,000 per year for up to three years.A primary goal of the CMU I-Corps Site is to build a comprehensive program that is adaptable to other universities and regions across the country; one that leverages and augments local resources and that integrates into the NSF I-Corps program. To this end, the CMU I-Corps Site works with a network of regional Sites and national Nodes to prepare teams to enter the National I-Corps training program. The CMU I-Corps Site model curriculum incorporates an agile methodology focused on customer discovery and product adaptation, and provides effective mentoring, strong collaborations with regional stakeholders, and the incorporation of programs and perspectives of regional partners. A goal is to create an entrepreneurial community of students, faculty and community members who not only benefit directly from the program, but also become experts in mentoring and advising others. The CMU I-Corps Site accelerates the effective transfer of university research into successful commercial ventures, enabling government funded university research and innovations to promote regional growth and benefit the public. Many sectors serve to gain, for example, healthcare, transportation, energy, and sustainability. Incorporating regional expertise and collaboration benefits both the university and the community and helps broaden participation. The program provides an adaptable model to strengthen the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem of universities, their regions and the nation.