Innovation Scholars
Innovation Scholars is supported by the National Science Foundation through a grant from the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program.
Participants will learn best practices for innovative, team-based entrepreneurship through the I-Corps curriculum of Lean Launch and Business Model Canvas. This FIVE-WEEK format provides real-world, hands-on learning experiences.
Participants who complete the program will receive an Innovation Scholars Certificate of Completion - great for your CV.
WHO
Open to all students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of South Alabama
Also open to approved partner institutions: Bishop State, Spring Hill College, University of Mobile
WHAT
Create a virtual product, develop your own early-stage idea, or utilize existing technology.
Engage industry to identify knowledge gaps between a technology concept and a market-ready product.
HOW
Partner with faculty and entrepreneurial mentors to learn the art of customer discovery through hands-on, real-world, team-based learning.
Teams receive up to $2500 in support.
WHEN
The I-Corps Innovation Scholars program is offered in the spring, summer, and fall. Sign up to receive more detailed information.
COURSE CREDIT
Course credit is not currently available for the five-week program.
Want to work on an innovative product or technology?
Want to learn about best practices for commercialization?
Like being part of a team?
Need up to $2500 to assist in customer discovery?
Want a killer item for your CV?