Discovery to Product offering programs and services for campus innovators
This information was taken from an email sent to UW–Madison employees from D2P on Sep. 5.
Do you have an idea for a product, service, or novel approach to a social problem? Would you like to develop your research, invention or technology into a product or service that can change the world?
Whether you’re just starting out or already launching a startup, UW-Madison’s Discovery to Product (D2P) can help you turn your idea into impact. D2P programs and services are free and open to UW faculty, staff, students and employees of affiliate organizations in any school, college or discipline. Last year, D2P served more than 330 UW innovators and granted $1.4 million in funding. We’ve helped launch or grow more than 140 startups since 2014.
Funding Opportunities:
Piloting Research Innovation & Market Exploration (PRIME) Grant
(Apply by September 27)
D2P’s PRIME grant allows UW faculty, academic staff and students with an innovative commercial opportunity to do research designed to overcome critical market risk milestones, validate customer acceptance, and/or generate additional funding. Learn more and apply.
Free Training Programs:
Innovation to Market
(Apply by September 27, 12 noon)
D2P’s Innovation to Market program is for UW early-stage innovators to explore the market viability of a technology, device, app, consumer product or social impact solution, using the Lean Launchpad approach. The online fall session runs October 9-December 4. Learn more and apply.
Igniter
(Apply by September 27, 12 noon)
D2P’s Igniter program is an intensive program for UW innovators committed to bringing a technology, device, app, consumer product or social impact solution to market. It’s for innovators who have already taken their idea through a Lean LaunchPad program such as Innovation to Market or I-Corps. It will be offered October 8-March 18.
Expert Coaching:
Meet with our expert mentors any time for free advice and guidance on advancing your innovation. D2P mentors are veteran business developers, entrepreneurs, product managers, and startup executives, with wide-ranging experience across disciplines, industries and products. You don’t have to be a current or past participant in a D2P program. It’s never too early or late to get help with your project or startup. Set up a mentor chat.
Learn More at our Virtual Open Houses:
Meet D2P mentors and get an overview of training, mentoring and funding programs.
- Friday, September 6 (virtual): 12:30-1 p.m. | Register
- Wednesday, September 11 (virtual): 4:30-5 p.m. | Register
- Friday, September 13 (virtual): 12:30-1 p.m. | Register
Talks, panels and workshops for campus innovators and researchers, addressing healthcare, technology commercialization, AI, the entrepreneurial mindset, fusion energy, and fundraising for early-stage startups. Coordinated by Discovery to Product (D2P) and the UW Innovate Network. Learn more and register.
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Questions, or to request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact us.