Frequently Asked Questions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) is designed to support and nurture a national innovation ecosystem by assisting universities in transforming research discoveries into commercialized products which benefit society.
成人头条 is an NSF I-Corps site. The Shocker Innovation Corps nurtures and supports WSU entrepreneurial teams interested in accelerating their STEM ideas, research and product commercialization. Ideas/projects can originate from student work, research and institutional/industrial projects.
The primary goal of the E-launch customer validation training is to foster entrepreneurial activity that will lead to the commercialization of technology based ideas. Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other stakeholders. In addition, the program will assist you to develop a business model that will deliver the value proposition to customers and provide a framework and methodology to create a viable startup company.
The E-launch program is six class sessions over an 8-week period of time.
E-launch will be offered in May, September and January.
The Entrepreneurial Lead is required to attend all six sessions.
The amount of $210 covers the cost of the E-launch training and provides for use of on-line tools during the 6-month Shocker Innovation Corps period. The $210 is deducted from the $2,150 award amount.
There can be additional team members, but the team must select one Entrepreneurial Lead.