Summer tends to bring a natural pause to the academic and professional hustle. Calendars ease up, meetings slow down, and for many researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, this quieter season can open the door to something important: time to focus. If you’ve been sitting on an idea—maybe it’s a research project with potential, a side concept you haven’t had the time
Steve Hanlon is a high-technology executive experienced in product development, operations, and senior management in the medical device sector. He has held Vice President of R&D, President, and CTO positions in both large and start-up organizations, and has enjoyed operating his own consulting company. He serves as the Director of the Health and Bioscience Innovation Hub at University of Wyoming.
We interviewed Dr. Amy Whitney, the core Lead Instructor for the Great Plains I-Corps Hub, to explore her insights and experiences in guiding teams through the journey of technology commercialization.
Ensure you have the right mix of skills and expertise on your team to experience the program’s full potential.
The Power of Face-to-Face Connections at Industry Events
Why Tech Transfer Offices are the ultimate ally for innovators and entrepreneurs.
The Key to Successful Technology Commercialization
Next steps after completing a Regional I-Corps Program
APPLY TO BE A MENTOR Serving as an industry mentor for the Great Plains I-Corps Hub is a great way to give back to the community and help further build our local entrepreneurial ecosystems. In the world of entrepreneurship, having a mentor can be a game-changer for a team’s success. This is particularly true in I-Corps, where mentors provide a
The Innovation-Corps (I-Corps) program is a vital part of the National Science Foundation’s mission to create and support a national innovation network. I-Corps Hubs bring together institutions of higher education to collaborate and deliver a standardized curriculum. This program offers training to university researchers and community innovators who are interested in entrepreneurship education and mentoring, with the ultimate goal of