Workshops and Webinars
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The National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM) Program is a training program that helps entrepreneurs, makers, and inventors translate their novel concepts into marketable products through customer discovery. The program is administered through regional and national I-CorpsTM hubs across the country, which form the National Innovation Network.
Regional hubs offer intensive mini-courses to train teams. Teams that complete the regional training courses are then eligible to advance to the national I-Corps cohort, where they can receive $50,000 in funding to support their work. Teams also have an opportunity to expand their own networks with other like-minded innovators. STEMM and non-STEMM innovators are encouraged to apply.
Mr. Latane Brackett, a trained I-CorpsTM instructor and representative of the NSF I-CorpsTM Mid-South Hub, will provide an overview of the I-Corps program, eligibility requirements, and more dur ing our NSF I-CorpsTM Info Session.
The webinar was held on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 from 3 pm - 4 pm ET.
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Pursuing a graduate education is a great way to advance in a STEM career. However, finances can be a major barrier.
Faculty and advisors can often play a pivotal role in student success in applying for and receiving funding for graduate school. Join AAAS and NSF's online info session on the U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) and gain valuable perspectives to share with faculty and students at your institution.
NSF Program Directors Narcrisha Norman and Joel Schildbach will share an overview on the NSF GRFP's eligibility, application process, and review criteria. Faculty will leave equipped with an understanding of how to support current and future graduate students in obtaining funding for graduate school.
The webinar was held on Monday, November 18th, 2024 from 12 pm - 1 pm EST.
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Speaker(s): Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff- AAAS, STEM Program Director, NSF, Principal Investigator & Janeya Griffin- The Commercializer, LLC
The webinar was held on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025.
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Speaker(s): Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff, NSF Principal Investigator/STEM Program Director, AAAS
The webinar was held on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 from 12pm - 1 pm EST.
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Speaker(s): Dr. Iris R. Wagstaff, NSF Principal Investigator/STEM Program Director, AAAS
The webinar was held on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 12pm - 1pm EST.
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In this free webinar, Nina Archie, Innovation Advisor, Innovator Connector Consultancy, speaks about Understanding R&D Commercialization, Navigating Funding Avenues, and Mastering Tech Transfer and Venture Building.
The webinar was held on Zoom, on July 29th at 3pm - 4:30pm EST.
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Learning Objectives:
Understanding R&D Commercialization: Learn how to transform research and development projects into market-ready products and services.
Navigating Funding Avenues: Discover various funding opportunities, including venture capital, crowd sourcing, and translational science.
Mastering Tech Transfer and Venture Building: Gain insights into technology transfer processes and building ventures from academic innovations.
What Participants Will Learn
Commercialization Pathways: Detailed pathways from research to market, emphasizing practical steps and real-world examples.
Funding Opportunities: Diverse funding sources and strategies to secure financial support for innovations.
Tech Transfer Insights: Essential components of tech transfer, including legal aspects and industry partnerships.
Venture Development: Strategies for building and scaling ventures from academic innovations, ensuring sustainability and market impact.