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NCIIA Supporting Higher Education Entrepreneurship

November 05, 1999
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The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) seeks proposals that support innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship programs in U.S. colleges and universities. Through December 1999, NCIIA will award $400,000 in grants to faculty and students of member institutions. The next deadline is December 15, 1999.



The NCIIA is interested in proposals for courses and projects which further the concept of E-Teams. E-Teams (the "E" stands for "excellence" and "entrepreneurship") are groups of students, faculty, and professionals who join together to pursue the development of an idea, product, or invention, or to solve a problem in a way that has the promise of developing an enterprise that will generate jobs and social benefits.



NCIIA offers two types of grants:

  • E-Team Course and Program Development Grants. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to support the development, implementation, and institutionalization of new courses and programs in which student teams will develop innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to real-world problems. Funding can be used for course planning, stipends (maximum of $2,000), supplies, equipment, or expenses directly related to the project development.
  • Advanced E-Team Grants. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to advanced E-Teams for further development and steps leading to commercialization of their ideas. Funding can be used for project expenses, legal fees, or student internships.

For additional information on NCIIA and the Request for Proposals, visit their website at http://www.nciia.org   or call 413-587-2172.

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