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NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation. The NSF National I-Corps Teams program provides NSF-funded researchers with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding to accelerate the translation of knowledge derived from foundational research into emerging products, processes, and services that may attract subsequent third-party funding.
The program focuses on experiential learning of customer and industry discovery to assess the translational potential of inventions, supporting the commercialization of 'deep technologies.' Teams are expected to complete at least 100 customer interviews during the seven-week course.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Proposals may only be submitted by Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Proposers must have either 1) received a prior award from NSF in a scientific or engineering field relevant to the proposed innovation that is currently active or that has been active within five years from the date of the NSF National I-Corps Teams proposal submission or 2) have participated in an NSF Regional I-Corps Training program hosted by an NSF I-Corps Hub and have a letter of recommendation signed by a senior member of the NSF Regional I-Corps program staff. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
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