The information below is from the 2024 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information.
Apply to the UCLA Innovation Fellows! This program cultivates entrepreneurial excellence among UCLA faculty. Innovation Fellows supports a cohort of 8-10 faculty-led teams every year, advancing their innovative projects into new startups or non-profits through hands-on programming and 1:1 coaching. All UCLA Faculty may apply. Postdocs and project scientists may apply with a letter of support from their faculty supervisor. Participants must have a project/startup to work on during the program.
Award Amount and Details
Award Details
Perks & Benefits:
- $2,000 per team for research support funds (may be used for design work for web/print media, brand development, consultations/travel, etc.)
- Teams will be able to hire a student intern (paid by IF) to support their efforts during the program. (Student interns can be hired for developing websites, product research, data analysis, design of pitch decks and marketing assets, etc.)
- Collaborate with program leaders, Startup UCLA staff, and colleagues across the University
- Raise your project's visibility in the UCLA community and beyond
- $5,000 in Amazon Web Services credits (if needed for your startup)
Deadlines and Date Information
Due Date
2024-02-16
Eligibility Information
Who's Eligible
Academic appointees
Members of the Academic Senate
Eligibility Details
Please see the program homepage for specific eligibility criteria.
Information Source
Information identified by Office of Research & Creative Activities staff
Administering Unit
Startup UCLA
Technology Development Group (UCLA)
Funding Type
Entrepreneurial Related
Changed
February 07, 2024
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