OUP Webinar: University Proof-of-Concept Funds – Case Studies on Goals and Operations

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:00pm - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 1:00pm

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Event Description: 

Considering a proof-of-concept fund and wondering how to start and operate it? Or already have a proof-of-concept fund and considering some changes? Come join Osage University Partners and its panelists to hear descriptions of programs from three institutions (Northwestern’s N.XT program, Johns Hopkins’ University Grant Programs and related funding, and University of Washington’s CoMotion Innovation Gap Fund). 

Topics covered will include:

  • Missions of the funds
  • What the fund provides besides funding
  • How the fund operates
  • Where the funding originated from
  • The application and review processes
  • Tracking of applications and awardees
  • Best practices in operating PoC funds
  • OUP’s resources on PoC Funds

Please submit any questions you have for the panelists when you register. This will help in materials preparation for the webinar. Register here