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Do you have a technology-based idea that you want to commercialize? Then you won't want to miss ​an upcoming ​event to hear about the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program that could provide you $50,000 in funding.

By Nicole Poletto, Professional Development Peer
Monday, April 24th, 2017 - 4:00pm


Do you have a technology-based idea that you want to commercialize? Then you won't want to miss ​an upcoming ​event to hear about the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program that could provide you $50,000 in funding.

The April 27 ​event will describe both the NSF National I-Corps Program and the Innovation-Node LA (IN-LA) funnel. A panel of prior participants of both the NSF and IN-LA programs will be on hand to discuss their experience and answers questions. This event will feature Steve Konsek (NSF Program Director for I-Corps) as well as Melihe Taciroglu and Azar Nazeri (ZAP Instructors, IN-LA) as representatives of NSF I-Corps and IN-LA. UCSB I-Corp alumni panelists include: Prof. Chandra Krintz (Computer Science), Prof. Javier Read de Alaniz (Chemistry), and Dr. Kristin Denault (Fluency Lighting Tech).

NSF I-CORPS AND INNOVATION NODE-LOS ANGELES INFO SESSION AND PANEL DISCUSSION
When: Thursday, April 27, 12-2 p.m.
Venue: Elings Hall, Room 1601
RSVP here
*Lunch provided at 11:45 a.m.*​

Office hours with Steve Konsek, Azar Nazeri, and Melihe Taciroglu are available; please indicate interest on RSVP form.

This event is hosted by CSEP and sponsored by CNSI, Bren School, TIA, TMP, and PDS as part of a new seminar series focused on Technology Translation, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.