Accelerate Program Application Academic Commercialization and Economic Leadership through Research and Technology Advancement A 6-week Georgia Tech initiative to align tenure-track faculty R&D with commercialization for game-changing economic and societal impact. Primary Point of Contact Full Name Phone Number Email Address Title / Position Department / College University Affiliation - Select -University of AlabamaAtlanta University Center ConsoritiumClemson UniversityUniversity of FloridaGeorgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of MiamiUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of Puerto Rico Research & Commercialization Background Briefly describe your current research focus and any innovative technologies you are working on (300 words max): Have you previously explored commercialization pathways (e.g., licensing, startup formation, industry collaboration)? What barriers have you faced in commercializing your research? What outcomes do you hope to achieve through the ACCELERATE program? Do you have any existing intellectual property (IP) related to your research? Do you have any specific mentors, industries, or commercialization areas you’d like to be connected with? Team Information Team Name Proposed name for your team/project. Team Composition (3 members required) Entrepreneurial Lead (EL) Full Name Role (e.g., student, postdoc, etc.) Institution/Organization Email Address Technical Lead (TL) Full Name Role Technical Lead (TL) Institution/Organization Email Address Additional Team Members (Optional) Full Name Role (e.g., faculty, PI) Institution/Organization Email Address Project and Technology Description Title of Technology or Innovation Brief title or name of your project. Technology Summary (Max 250 words) Provide a brief description of the technology, research, or innovation. Include key components, applications, and the scientific basis. Stage of Development (Select one) Early Concept Prototype Lab-Validated Field-Tested Have you participated in any other entrepreneurial programs (e.g., I-Corps Site, VentureLab, accelerator programs)? Yes No If yes, briefly describe the status: Team Goals and Commitment Why do you want to participate in the I-Corps program? (Max 150 words) What are your commercialization goals? Describe any steps you’ve taken towards commercialization (e.g., customer discovery, market research). Time Commitment All team members are required to participate actively for the duration of the program. Confirm your team’s availability: Yes, all team members can commit. Institutional and Support Information Affiliated Institution/Organization List the university, lab, or organization that your team is affiliated with. Institutional Support Contact (if applicable): Email Role Intellectual Property Status: Yes No If yes, provide program details Additional Information File Select Files Attach "Optional" Supporting Materials: (1) Technology Overview Slide Deck (2) Short Video (3-min max) explaining your innovation (3) Other relevant materials Maximum 3 files.500 MB limit.Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mp4, avi, mov. How did you hear about this opportunity Institution/University I-Corps Alumini Social Media Newsletter Other… Enter other… Certification of Accuracy By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the team is committed to fully participating in the NSF I-Corps program. CAPTCHA Leave this field blank
