DETROIT ? NextEnergy and Michigan i-Corps is hosting an Energy and Transportation program in May that provides commercialization training for university, national lab researchers, and early-stage technology developers designed as a springboard for moving new ideas out of the lab and into the market. The deadline to apply is March 31.
NextEnergy and the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship will be hosting the program ? bringing world-class teachers, industry and investor partners, and an extensive entrepreneurial network to your fingertips.
The program will give you and your team:
Exposure and networking to industry, investors, and the federal government, including:
GM Ventures, The Department of Energy, Ford Motor Company, DTE Energy, Dow Corning, General Dynamics Land Systems, Navitas Systems, Arsenal Venture Partners, Huron River Ventures, Invest Detroit, Denso Corp., and Bedrock Management.
Tools and skills that will better prepare you for grant applications, funding opportunities, licensing, and company creation.
Mastery of the customer discovery process, which will help you investigate the commercial potential of your technology and build the right business model by putting you directly in touch with customers.
Dates: May 20th-22nd and June 11-12
NextEnergy Center, Detroit, Michigan
Please complete the application to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation program. Team Member #1 will receive a follow-up call shortly after submitting the application. We use a rolling application process, and will no longer accept applications once all spots are filled.
Cost to apply: Free until March 31
$50.00 between April1 ? April 18, 2014 (final deadline)
Accepted teams will be notified on or before April 28
To get the application, click on MichiganICorps.Com/NextEnergy
