GenV Campaigns

National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Jim Bach in Opportunities, Tech-Partners

Got a great idea for a cool gadget that could change the world? We’re a group of people that help university students and faculty turn their ideas into products and ventures.

We’re the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); we fund emerging student entrepreneurs and faculty and provide workshops, investments and other resources to help students advance their ventures. More than 40 technology companies have emerged from teams we’ve funded, and many more start-ups and ventures have benefited from our training and advice.

Opportunities with the NCIIA:

E-Team grants:
• We award up to $15,000 to more than 20 E-Teams each year, to move student-driven technologies from idea to market.
• Read more about one of our successful grantees, Ecovative Design.
• The deadline for the next E-Team grants round is May 8, 2009.
• Read our guidelines and apply.

Invention to Venture workshops
• Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
• I2V is one-day workshop on the basics of technology entrepreneurship, with presentations by successful entrepreneurs in your area.
• Fast-paced and fun

Advanced I2V workshops
• If you’re serious about moving your venture forward, AI2V is for you.
• You’ll spend four intense days receiving instruction, doing exercises, practicing pitching and interacting with qualified coaches to develop and articulate a strategic plan for your venture.
• Check the schedule for dates of workshops.

We’re always happy to talk about these opportunities. Call us at 413-587-2172, or send a note to info@nciia.org.

To browse other Ashoka GenV partners, check out our interactive map of the Invention Sector.

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