Innovation Corps - Nodes Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to further develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that builds upon fundamental research to guide the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development of technologies, products, processes and services that benefit society.

The goal

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of the program is to dramatically reduce the period of time necessary to bring a promising idea from its inception to widespread implementation.

Through this solicitation, NSF is seeking to expand and sustain the network of Innovation Corps (I-Corps<sup>TM</sup>) (hereinafter I-Corps) Nodes that work cooperatively to support the development of innovations that will benefit society.

NSF plans to build upon the established National Innovation Network (consisting of I-Corps Nodes and Sites) to further support the needs for innovation research, education and training.

The interconnected nodes of the network are expected to be diverse in research areas, resources, tools, programs, capabilities, and geographic locations - providing the network with the flexibility to grow or reconfigure as needs arise.

I-Corps Nodes will foster understanding onhow to:
1) identify, develop and support promising ideas that can generate value, 2) create and implement tools, resources and training activities that enhance our nation's innovation capacity, 3) gather, analyze, evaluate and utilize the data and insight resulting from the experiences of those participating in regional programs and 4) share and leverage effective innovation practices on a national scale - to improve the quality of life for the U. S. citizenry.

In addition, Nodes must identify andare expected toimplement plans for sustainable scaling of their efforts beyond the duration of NSF support.
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Agency: National Science Foundation

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Estimated Funding: $8,000,000





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 17-533

Additional Information of Eligibility:
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U. S. associated with educational or research activities.

-Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members.

Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.

*Who May Serve as PI: The PI must be an academicAdministrative Lead at the level of Dean or higher, preferably at the level of a provost or vice-president.

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Date Posted:
2016-12-16

Application Due Date:
2018-03-13

Archive Date:
2021-04-08


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