Kristi asked me to share with everyone this information about a new NASA Innovation Corps Pilot opportunity. If anyone is interested and has questions, let me know — we have a contact who’s available to answer questions!<\/p>\n
In an exciting, expanded partnership with the National Science Foundation, NASA\u2019s Science and Space Technology Mission Directorates offer a new pathway to participate in Innovation Corps (I-Corps)\u2122<\/a>. The NASA I-Corps\u2122 Pilot is aimed to accelerate the transition of promising ideas from the lab to the marketplace, while\u202fencouraging collaboration between academia and industry. The NASA I-Corps\u2122 Pilot will support teams with access to training in innovation and entrepreneurship skills through a grant, for up to $10,000, and the opportunity to apply for additional funding, up to $40,000.\u202fRead the\u202ffull NASA announcement.<\/a> Eligible teams must include at least three members from higher education (two- to four-year institutions) or non-profit institutions with a NASA-relevant research focus. Proposing teams need not have received a previous NASA award to apply. Read the full solicitation and submit a proposal on NSPIRES.<\/a> The recording from the June 29th webinar is here<\/a> and the slides are posted under \u201cOther Documents\u201d on the NSPIRES page<\/a>. Applications will be reviewed throughout the year with the following deadlines and targeted award start dates: <\/p>\n Here are a few helpful strategy documents related to the solicitation:<\/p>\n\n