Grad Student/Faculty Startup Incubator Application | John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

About Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator

Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator is part of a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Iowa led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC). Dedicated to the success of student startups, Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator offers its members access to an exciting network of campus innovators and successful alumni entrepreneurs eager to share knowledge and resources. Member benefits include dedicated workspace at the Bedell Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (BELL), Business Model Canvas training, coaching, mentoring, access to support in marketing, accounting and business law, and numerous opportunities to compete for funding in pitch competitions throughout the year.

Eligibility

Any currently enrolled University of Iowa student (graduate and Ph.D.) and faculty member who is serious about starting and growing a business is eligible and encouraged to apply to the Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator. Both individuals and teams are welcome. A currently enrolled graduate student must be the founder or co-founder of the company.

Admission Criteria

The criteria for admission into Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator includes:

1) A clear idea for a business, commercialization desire, or have an active business underway

2) Strong motivation to create and build a successful business

3) Must be currently enrolled in classes at the University of Iowa (graduate student) or employed by the University of Iowa as faculty or professional staff

Participation Requirements

To maintain membership in Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator, the following criteria must be met:

1) Regularly schedule and attend bi-weekly and mentor meetings

2) Show progress on the Business Model Canvas, Operations Plan or Growth Plan (depending on stage)

3) Compete in required pitch competitions

4) Actively engage with the cohort

How many team members does your business have (or plan to have within a year)?

Primary Team Member Information

University Status

Graduate Student

Postdoctorate

Faculty

Staff

First Name

Last Name

Title/Degree

Expected Graduation Date (Month, Year)

Major(s) or academic department

How would you describe your business knowledge for entrepreneurship?

Beginning

Some classes or experience

Competent on the basics

Advanced

College/Department

Has a team member taken NSF I-Corps classes?

Yes

How did you hear about Graduate Student/Faculty Startup Incubator?

Company Information

Project Name

Describe the technology/innovation and your work to date

Provide a one-sentence description of your technology or project.

Describe the potential market for your technology and what work you have done to validate this market.

Intellectual Property (IP)

University-owned IP

Student-owned IP

External IP

Unknown

None

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