September 14 - 18, 2009 @ UC Davis
Who Should Attend?
The UC Entrepreneurship Academy is a one-week business development intensive designed for science and engineering PhD students, postdocs, and research faculty who want to learn to:
- commercialize their research,
- explore business development before heading
into
a career in industry, - take the first steps toward launching a new venture.
This year's academy will be held September 14 - 18, 2009 at UC Davis.
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The Academy
The one-week intensive provides researchers with the knowledge and networks that enable scientists and engineers to effectively move their research out of the lab and into the world.
Through a combination of lectures, exercises and team projects, participants gain the ability to recognize, develop and communicate potential opportunities arising from their research. The academy also provides participants with the social networks linking them to the entrepreneurial community of investors and industry.
Participating students learn:
- Dynamics of innovation and entrepreneurship
- Evaluating technology/market opportunities
- Pursuing IP patenting and licensing strategies
- Building the team
- Modeling finance and investment strategies
Below are just a few of the universities with past participants:
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Columbia University
Dartmouth University
Duke University
Louisiana State University
Maastricht University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Stanford University
Technical University of Denmark
Texas A&M University
Tufts University
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Copenhagen
University of Cordoba
University of Idaho
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Northern Carolina
University of Southern California
University of Texas
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Waterloo
Virginia Tech University
"The program was a fantastic experience. Not only did I acquire the skills necessary to bridge business development and scientific discovery, but the program also helped me hone my research goals to achieve applicable results useful to the real world." - BD Alum 2006
Submit UC Entrepreneurship Academy application before August 15, 2009. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Enrollment and Tuition
- The workshop is open to graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and faculty in science and engineering.
- First priority given to University of California applicants.
- Open to applicants from any university.
Cost is $150 for the course and materials. Payment due upon acceptance to the program. This does NOT include lodging.
Entrepreneur's Rate
On a space available basis, we offer the opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs to participate in the program.
- $750 rate
- This does not include lodging
Location
The UC Entrepreneurship Academy will be held at the ARC at UC Davis.
Lodging
Lodging is the responsibility of the students. Lodging approximately $600 (based on hotels below).
Dining
Breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Friday.
Netowrking dinner scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
Transportation
The nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport, approximately 20 minutes from Davis. Click here for Ground Transportion information.
For more information:
Nicole Starsinic
Associate Director
530-574-6531