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Nehal Bhojak

Director of Innovation

Idea Foundry

412.682.3067

Idea Foundry Accelerator Application

Thank you for your interest in the Idea Foundry Accelerator Program. The descriptions of our accelerator programs are provided below. Please read through the descriptions before filling out the application to determine the best fit for the innovation.

The Healthcare and Life Sciences Accelerator Programhas been established to promote the development of life science innovations. The Healthcare and Life Sciences program is interested in technologies that address the following areas: medical devices; diagnostics; drug discovery, development, and delivery; healthcare IT; and biotechnology.

The Intelligent Systems Development Accelerator Program has been established to support the development and commercialization of technologies that enable intelligence in systems and solutions. The Intelligent Systems Development Program is interested in technologiesthat address the following areas: networking, data analytics, sensors, automation, etc.

The Innovate H2O Accelerator Program has been established to promote the development and commercialization of technologies that address the critical water challenges that we face regionally and globally. Innovate H2O is particularly interested in those technologies that address critical issues such as: wastewater and drinking water treatment; municipal and industrial water re-use; distribution; water quality and monitoring; and storm water management and navigation.

The Advanced Materials Accelerator Program has been established to support innovations in the materials science industry. The Advanced Materials Program is particularly interested in those technologies that address the following areas: bioengineered materials, synthetic materials (superalloys, coatings), polymers, and advanced manufacturing.

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. Additional pages or supporting documents can be attached either as a separate attachment or in the space provided at the end of this application.Please email all completed application forms and attachments to .

Idea Foundry acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the information you disclose on this application and we will use this information solely for evaluating your entry into the Program. However, this application does not represent a Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreement.

I. Application Category

Please indicate which accelerator program(s) would be the best fit for the innovation:

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Intelligent Systems Development

Innovate H2O

Advanced Materials

If you are unsure how to categorize your innovation, please contact us. We would be glad to answer any questions that you may have and advise you in filling out the form.

II. Applicant Details

Primary Applicant Details
Full Name
Contact Information
Mailing Address / Phone / Email
Applicant Employment/ Affiliation Information
University / Affiliation & Level / Program / Department
Employer
(if other than University) / Position
Additional Team Member Information (List any additional team members that will be involved in the commercialization efforts and their affiliations. e.g. EIRs, student teams, business mentors, advisors, etc.)
Name / Role / Contact Information

Business Information (if applicable)

Business Name or Project Name
Website (leave blank if not applicable)
Social Media (leave blank if not applicable)

III. Invention Details

Technology / Innovation Information
Please provide a brief summary of your innovation.
Note: Please DONOT disclose how your innovation or technology works, instead emphasize what it does.
What is the problem your innovation is attempting to address? How is the problem currently being solved?
Please describe the current stage of development. If applicable, what validation studies (benchtop, pre-clinical, clinical, feasibility/pilot) have been performed?
describe the current stage of development. If applicable, what validations studies (benchtop, pre-clinical, clinical) have been performed?
Please provide a brief history of the idea/innovation from conception to its current state so that we may understand the evolution of your concept.
Have you identified your competitors? What is the competitive advantage of the innovation?

IV. Commercialization & Intellectual Property Details

Commercialization & Intellectual Property Information
Have you identified amarket/market application for the innovation?
Has an invention disclosure been filed with the university or employer? Please provide details such as dates, etc. If an invention disclosure has not been filed, please explain why.
Please describe steps taken, if any, around intellectual property protection.
Has an entity been formed around the innovation?
Are you currently involved in any other accelerator programs, partnerships, or collaborations – within or outside of the university? Please provide details (e.g. program names, funding received, use of proceeds, etc.)
Please describe the timeline for development (e.g. major milestones, dates of completion, etc.)
Have any companies or investors expressed interest in the innovation?

V. Idea Foundry Support Details

Idea Foundry Support
Please describe what types of services would be most helpful in the advancement of your innovation.
Please provide a description of how you plan to deploy funds provided through this program.
What do you hope to achieve through the Idea Foundry Accelerator Program?
How did you hear about the Idea Foundry Accelerator Program?

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