ACCELERATE UCONN
Open to: Graduate Students, Faculty, Researchers, Alumni, Community Members
Accelerate UConn is UConn’s National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program. Its mission is to propel entrepreneurial teams whose technology concepts are likely candidates for commercialization. Participating teams will receive an introduction to the most critical elements of the I-Corps Curriculum and Lean Launchpad methodology. With the support of Accelerate UConn, teams will learn first-hand about entrepreneurship and explore the transition of their ideas, devices, processes, new scientific discoveries or other intellectual activities into the marketplace.
Learn more about our expanded partnerships here.
DEVELOP
Create innovative methods to articulate the value proposition of your product or technology, followed by developing comprehensive strategies aimed at fostering demand for your offering.
IDENTIFY
Identify the actionable next steps needed for the successful launch your venture, while pinpointing customers most likely to bring you your initial revenue. You'll also learn how to understand the structure and market dynamics of the market you are entering.
RECEIVE
Receive top-notch training on the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and Customer Discovery Process. Teams will also access individualized coaching from industry experts, and up to $1,500 in funding to support customer discovery and develop a minimum viable product.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Each cohort of the NSF I-Corps program provides hands-on training in the fundamental components of new venture creation and is delivered by experienced entrepreneurs and NSF trained instructors. Participants are provided with personalized coaching and feedback which will help them construct an evidence-based business model and market entry strategy. Participating teams will receive a $1,500 customer discovery grant from the NSF.
The info session will provide teams with information on the NSF I-Corps methodology, give a sneak peek into what is taught in the NSF I-Corps Program, and explain funding opportunities.
Each member of your team that is attending should RSVP individually no later than September 18th, 2024.
Info Session
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| September 20, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm In person: GBLC, Hartford |
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This is the main NSF I-Corps program, and will be quantum/photonics themed:
In the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology, there are many applications of this technology emerging, each focusing on different aspects of quantum science and engineering. Products, services, and technologies in the following areas will take priority in selection for this cohort: quantum computing, software and algorithms, sensing and metrology, detectors/sensors, encryption, optoelectronics, spectroscopy and imaging, and data processing.
This program is four weeks in length and includes four webinars plus office hours and assignments. Teams accepted to this program are expected to complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews, and will receive a stipend of $1,500 from the NSF for customer discovery purposes.
The application deadline for this cohort is September 22nd, 2024 at 11:59pm.
NSF I-Corps Program: Quantum Photonics Theme
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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm Virtual via Zoom |
Program Kickoff:
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| Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm Virtual via Zoom |
Webinar #1:
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm Virtual via Zoom |
Webinar #2:
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| Thursday, October 31, 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm Virtual via Zoom |
Finale Webinar:
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This program is four weeks in length and includes an in-person kickoff and three webinars. Teams accepted to this program are expected to complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews, and will receive a stipend of $1,500 from the NSF for customer discovery purposes.
The application deadline for this cohort is October 21st, 2024.
NSF I-Corps Program
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| Friday, November 8, 2024 9:30am – 3:30pm In person: GBLC, Hartford |
Program Kickoff:
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:00 – 6:00pm Virtual via Zoom |
Webinar #1:
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| Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:00 – 6:00pm Virtual via Zoom |
Webinar #2:
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| Thursday, December 5, 2024 3:00 – 6:00pm Virtual via Zoom |
Finale Webinar:
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Application Process
All applications will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts, who will make admission and grant award selections. Final selections will be made within a week of the application deadline and all teams will be notified of the decision. Final admission decisions will be announced publicly the day of the kickoff event.
- University of Connecticut faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and alumni who are developing a scientific or technical discovery.
- Individuals, including community members, local entrepreneurs and startup founders, who have a technology they'd like to learn how to commercialize.
Problem Definition: Does the team have a clear and broad understanding of the problem their product or technology seeks to solve? Have they clearly articulated the market or societal need they are filling? Is there a clear pain-point that their product is addressing?
Strength of Team: Does the team include the diversity of expertise necessary to accomplish its goals? Has the team engaged a strong group of advisors and/or partners? Does the team make a convincing presentation of the need for their product, and their dedication to the process of creating a new venture?
Technical Feasibility: Does the product or technology have the capability to produce the desired outcome or benefit? Is it technologically feasible? Can it be produced on a scale that will meet demand and solve the problem intended?
Innovation & Novelty: Does the product demonstrate the potential to significantly improve a process or system? Is the product or technology fundamentally different from existing solutions?
While you are able to participate in the program solo, we highly recommend forming an entrepreneurial team consisting of:
Entrepreneurial Lead (EL): The EL is responsible for driving the process of Customer Discover and Business Model development, and may also recruit additional people to participate in the team. On faculty-led teams, the EL is typically a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, or undergraduate student, who possesses the relevant technical knowledge and a deep commitment to investigate the commercial landscape surrounding the innovation, and is responsible for leading the development of the business model for the product or technology proposed. On student, alumni or community member led teams, the EL is the student who acts as the point person during the length of the program, makes presentations on behalf of the group, and takes responsibility for group performance.
Technical Lead (TL): The TL is a faculty member that has led the development of a new product or technology, or has relevant knowledge about the problem the venture will solve. This person can act as the team’s Chief Technology Officer or advisor, and could also choose to take a more involved role in the development of the business strategy. It is not required that student teams have a Technical Lead, but it is strongly advised that they seek one out through this process. Community-led and alumni-led teams do not need an Technical Lead to participate.
Industry Mentor: An Industry Mentor is typically someone with experience transitioning technology out of academic labs and into the marketplace, or with experience bringing new products to market within the industry that the team is trying to enter.
- Each team must have at least one team member (preferably two) that can attend and represent their team at all in-person and virtual meetings during the program.
- Outside of meeting times, an additional 5-8 hours should be dedicated weekly to customer discovery and the recording of information gained through interviews.
- Each team is expected to complete 20 customer discovery interviews to be eligible for the $1,500 stipend and to receive a recommendation for the national program.
Become an Entrepreneurial Lead for CCEI!
In 2024, UConn joined The National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM) Northeast Hub.
The hub is part of a nationwide NSF-funded network of universities formed to accelerate the economic impact of federally funded research – delivering benefits in health care, the environment, technology and other areas – while building skills and opportunities among researchers from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in entrepreneurship.
As part of the hub, UConn joins nine partner institutions including: Princeton University, the University of Delaware, Rutgers University, Lehigh University, Temple University, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Rowan University, Delaware State University, Drexel University and Yale University.
Learn more here: icorpsnortheasthub.org
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Dr. Ali Tamayol, Dr. Mohamadmahdi Samandari, and Jacob Quint (Faculty, PostDoc and Ph.D. Student), School of Engineering – In Vivo Printing Using Handheld Bioprinter for Regenerative Applications
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Spring 2020
John Campanelli, Michael Bobowski, Dr. Michael Fendrich, Ishita Kapoor, and Pamela Mulready (Alumni, Faculty, and Graduate Student), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, School of Social Work, School of Business, and Trinity College – Whirleybird
Dr. Weiqiang Chen, Dr. Lei Wang, Kevin Chen, and Michal Ciebielski (Faculty, Ph.D. Student, and Undergraduate Student), School of Engineering – CTOP Smart Charging
Matthew Yang, Nick Huynh, Tyler Lasicki, and Richard Greenbaum (Undergraduate Students), School of Engineering, School of Business, and Cornell University – RobinFood
Benjamin Buchanan, Kathleen Quinn, and Donna Agogliati (Undergraduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering – StudEase
Dr. Madhur Upadhyay, Dr. Kshitz Gupta, and Dr. Yasir Suhail (Faculty and Post Doc), Dental School and School of Engineering – AI Based Decision Making Model
Dr. Challa Vijaya Kumar and Ankarao Kalluri (Faculty and Graduate Student), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Stable Suspensions of Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Kaipei Yang and Robert Smith (Faculty and Graduate Student), School of Engineering – PriorFusion
Kate Gorman and Cindy Burnett (Alumni), School of Social Work and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Brain hAPPy
Timothy Krupski and Jeremy Bronen (Graduate Student and Undergraduate Student), School of Business and School of Engineering – Powered Lift Toilet Seat
Matthew Ternullo (Undergraduate Student), School of Business – SimpliGreen
Spring 2019
Dr. Arash Esmaili Zaghi, Alexandra Hain, and Danielle Marzitell (Faculty, Ph.D. Student, Undergraduate Student), School of Engineering, and School of Fine Arts – Arax Engineering: 3D imaging for bridge inspection.
Dr. Mark Brand, Jonathan Mahoney, Dr. Elaine Choung-Hee Lee, Veronica Vallejo, Keiona Khen (Faculty, Ph.D. Student, Industry Partners, Undergraduate Student), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources- Aroniomics: Aronia for commercial fruit production.
Nikolas Franceschi-Hofmann, Elizabeth Perry, and Dr. Yu Lei (Undergraduate Students and Faculty), School of Engineering and School of Business- Geyser Remediation: Remove PFAs from drinking water.
Joseph Rapisarda and Akash Balaji (Graduate Student, Undergraduate Student), School of Business and School of Engineering- FitTrek: data sharing application
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Christian Heiden, Joseph Bonelli, and Mark Meyering (Undergraduate Student, Faculty, Industry Partner), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources- Levo International: Hydroponic garden installation.
Dr. Lawrence Silbart, Joseph Carbonaro, and Malu Foley (Faculty, Undergraduate Students),College of Agriculture, Health and Natural resources, and School of Business – Therapeutic Bandage Systems: Bandage used to treat infections
Michael DaCosta, Brendan Mabey, Ankit Saini, and Sandeep Saini (Undergraduate Students and Industry Partner), School of Business and School of Engineering- Transit2College: College application support
Dr. Amanda Zaleski, Dr. Beth Taylor, and Dr. Robert Sanchez. (Post Doc, Faculty, Industry Partner) College of Agriculture, Health and Natural resources, SAMS-CI App: Mobile health application for patients and doctors.
Daniel Ruskin and Jonathan Davis (Undergraduate Students), School of Engineering- Secure Election Systems: Secure electronic absentee ballot collection.
Michael Gaulin and Dr. Lei Wang (Undergraduate Student and Faculty), School of Business and School of Engineering- Smart Charging System: Wireless charging station.
Spring 2018
Dr. Xiuchun Tian & Elizabeth Johnson (Faculty & Graduate Student), College of Agriculture, Heath and Natural Resources, Department of Animal Science- “MycoZap” Plant-derived natural compounds to effectively
Dr. Leslie Shor, Grant Bouchillon, Chris Hawxhurst & Wallis Boyd (Faculty, Graduate Students & Undergraduate Student), School of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering & Department of Environmental Engineering- Living Fertilizer
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Dr. Bradley Wright, Elisabeth McClure, Lindsey Fecko, Samantha Tracey, Kendall Comstock (Faculty & Undergraduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department Sociology and Department of Communication- “Ackme Research” Testing well-being interventions
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Dr. Amit Savkar, William Moshella & Matthew Dermody (Faculty, Industry & Graduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics & School of Business, Masters in Business Administration- “Savkar.ai” Predictive analytics platform for student retention in STEM fields
Dr. Mu-Ping Nieh, Armin Tahmasbi Rad & Leila Daneshmandi (Faculty & Graduate Students), School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering- “Encapsulate” A tumor-on-a-chip device for individualized treatment
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Christina Ross, Ting Zhou, Jillian Watt, Angel Ojide – Zuri: Sexual Self Efficacy Learning App
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Christopher Foster – Urethral Slow-Release Therapeutic Stent
Fall 2022
Sandy Chafouleas Ph.D, Emily Wicks (Faculty, Staff), Neag School of Education, School of Fine Arts – Feel Your Best Self
Zania Johnson, Shanicka Reynolds (Alumni) CLAS (BA), CAHNR (MA), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Let's Eat!
Sabrina Uva, Ryan Coles Ph.D, Jorge Paricio Ph.D (Graduate Student, Faculty), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Engineering – Milieu
Tarun Kumar (Graduate Student), School of Business – Orga
Alexander McLeod, Ethan Wicko (Undergraduate Students), School of Engineering – Transcend Bicycle LLC
Douglas Vilaysom, Nicolas Brigada (Alumni), School of Business, School of Engineering – Wayside Wing Roadside Safety Tool
Lorraine Linkhauer, Ph.D, James Linkhauer (Graduate Student), School of Fine Arts – Whale Steps
Fall 2021
Richard Ruiz (Alumni) – RIOKEE
Roberto Vazquez-Munoz and Anna Dongari Bagtzoglou (PostDoc, Faculty) School of Dental Medicine/Department of Periodontology, UConn Health Division of Periodontology – BionnTek antimicrobial
Zoey England (Undergraduate Student), CLAS, IISP; UCHC, PUBH – PhyMap
Ethan D'Orio, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Thinh T. Le, Yang Liu (Graduate Student, Faculty, Graduate Assistant, PostDoc), School of Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Systems Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Institute – PLLA Nanofiber Face Masks and Additional Applications
Kazuya Machida, Prem Shrestha, Dr. Bruce Mayer, Dr. Ji Yu (Faculty, PostDoc, Faculty, Faculty), UConn Health – Fluoro-SH2: Multiplexed Phospho-Protein Profiling Tool
Delaram Ghanbariamin, Ali Tamayol Ph.D (Ph.D/Doctoral Student, Faculty), School of Engineering – Smart Bandage with 3D-Printed Miniaturized Needle Arrays
Abhishek Dutta, Haseeb Mahmood, Rafael Soliven, Rogenry Munoz, Toni Smakaj (Faculty, Undergraduate Students), School of Engineering – Airborne Virus Extermination Device
Ellen Quintana, Alexander Candow, Eric Knight (Alumni, Undergraduate Student, Faculty), School of Nursing, School of Business, UConn TIP – ReduSeal
Maumita Bhattacharjee, Lakshmi S. Nair (PostDoc, Faculty) Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering, UConn Health – Injectable amnion hydrogel as a stem cell delivery system for osteoarthritis treatment
Hritish Bhargava, Matt Silverman, Ethan Aoki, Alyssa Nguyen, Sam Nanayaakkara (Undergraduate Students, IM) School of Engineering, School of Letters and Science, Berkeley – Anzen LLC
Fall 2020
Dr. Sergey Dergunov, Dr. Eugene Pinkhassik, and Kevin Rivera (Faculty and Graduate Student), College of Liberal Arts and Science – Nanoreactors in flow processes for simplified chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Jake Winter, Massyl Mallem, Mitchell Miller, and Khalid Husain (Undergraduate Students and Industry), School of Engineering – PatentPlus
Robert Samples, Rishabh Kejriwal, and Sara Puckett (Graduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Pharmacy – Agrowell Biosciences
Dr. Rahul Kanadia, Dr. Stefan Wuchty, and Asha Marie Kanadia (Faculty and Alumni) College of Liberal Arts and Science – Verintas LLC
Dr. Reid Waldman, Dr. Timothy Durso, and Matthew Fanelli (Medical Resident and Industry), School of Medicine – VeraDermics Inc.
Dr. Shivam Mehta, Dr. Po-Jung Chen, and Dr. Madhur Upadhyay (Dental Residents and Faculty) School of Dental Medicine – Anchorage Reinforcer
Dr. Mayur Ostwal and Dr. Jeffery McCutcheon (Faculty), School of Engineering – Mixed Matrix Membranes
Dr. Dan Fabris and Dr. Will McIntyre (Faculty and Post Doc), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – RiboDynamics LLC
Cayman Cushing and Mohamad Daeipour (Graduate Students), School of Engineering – Performetal
Dr. Thanh Nguyen and Vinayak Mishra (Faculty and Undergraduate Student), School of Engineering and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Developing a Biodegradable and antibacterial guided bone regeneration membrane to treat Periodontitis
Dr. Hugo Posada-Quintero, Dr. Ki Chon, and Youngsun Kong (Faculty and Graduate Student), School of Engineering – Wearable Device for Pain Quantification
Nancy Marek (Doctoral Student), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources – BirdHabitatBot
David Mittelman and Nathan Looney (Graduate Student and Industry), School of Engineering – Phoenix Farms
Fall 2019
Dr. Georgios Bollas and William Hale (Faculty and Ph.D. Student), School of Engineering – Fault inference in cyber-physical systems
Dr. Wes Hamrick, Dr. Tom Scheinfeldt, and Brooke Foti Gemmell (Faculty, PostDoc, and Staff), School of Fine Arts & Greenhouse Studios – Sourcery
Dr. Baikun Li and Nikhil Gupta (Faculty and Industry Partner), School of Engineering – Determinant Materials
Jason Micalizzi, Brian Gibbs, and Dr. Paul Nahass (Alumni and Faculty), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering – SnakeSkin Basketball
Kishan Patel and Harsh Patel (Undergraduate Student and Graduate Student), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lund University – Wrap-up
Shaleighne Cantner, Richard Forristall, Joshua Salazar, and Raja Sivaramakrishnan (Alumni and Industry), NEAG School of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Industry Partners – Engagement Solutions
Allyn Sweet, Dylan Nenadal, and Dr. David Noble (Alumni, Undergraduate Student, and Faculty), School of Business – GridLite
Michael Toomey (Graduate Student/Staff) School of Fine Arts – Traveling Interactive Museums
Peter Goggins and Daniel Lesh (Undergraduate Students), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Pisces Atlantic
Christopher Papa and Owen Brown (Undergraduate Student and Industry Partner), School of Business and Industry – Chiron Recovery
Fall 2018
Dr. Xiuling Lu, Sterling Glass, Derek Hargrove & Andre Beringhs (Faculty, Ph.D. Students, Graduate Student), School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Science- Doxorubicin Nanoparticles for Leukemic Stem Cell Inhibition
Dr. Dasha Frias Landa, Ardita Hinkle & Dr. Flavio Uribe (PostDoc, Research Assistant, Faculty), UConn Health, Orthodontics- Triangle Retainers: Prevent the relapse of open bite using nonremovable retainer
Dr. Jason Henderson, Matthew Deluca & Rober Narciso (Faculty, Undergraduate Students), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, Department of Plant Grass Science and Landscape Architecture- Turfgrass Weedbine
Michael Martin, Nick Myers, & Dr. Thomas Villalon (Graduate Student, Industry partners), School of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department & Institute of Material Sciences- iFrit: Using waste generated through production to develop a sustainable disposal process
Dr. Linda Pescatello, Yin Wu, Burak Cilhoroz & Robert Maybruch (Faculty, Ph.D. Students, Graduate Student, Industry partner), College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, Department of Kinesiology- Team Optimize: Decision support system for a guided approach to ExRx
Dr. Islam Mosa, Esraa Elsanadidy, & Dr. James Rusling (Post Doc, Graduate Student, Faculty), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry- BioCap-Harvest: New power course or implantable pacemaker
Dr. Simona Augyte & Daniel Koval (Post Doc, Industry Partner), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department- Kelp Development and processing: Locally and sustainable grown sea vegetables
Dr. Erik Wallace, Faith Sporbert, Thomas Crosby, Augusto Iversen, & John Bochicchio (Faculty, Undergraduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics- Mystika: Software designed for improve safety and speed of all secure communications
Dr. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak & Alexandros Mathioudakis (Faculty, Ph.D. Student), School of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department- Jointless Lower Extremity Exoskeleton
Peter Goggins & Patrick Hockings (Undergraduate Students), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Environmental Science Department & School of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department- Next Generation Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
MEET THE ACCELERATE UCONN TEAM
Jennifer Mathieu
Executive Director
Alycia Chrosniak
Assistant Director of Brand & Venture Development
alycia.chrosniak@uconn.edu
Michelle Cote
Lead Instructor & Director of Launc[H]
Caroline Dealy Ph.D.
Faculty Lead