Creating educational tools to boost entrepreneurship in the Mountain West region.
Development of an Educational Product for Accelerating Solutions for Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Development (ASCEND) in Western IDeA States
This study is creating a helpful program for students and teachers in the Mountain West region to learn how to turn their scientific ideas into real products that can improve health and boost the economy, with support in areas like patents and business planning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico Start-Up Factory Ii, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928198 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to develop an educational product that fosters entrepreneurship and commercialization in the Mountain West region, specifically targeting IDeA states. The initiative will help academic institutions enhance their technology transfer programs, enabling researchers to turn scientific discoveries into commercial products that can improve health and stimulate economic growth. By addressing gaps in knowledge and resources related to entrepreneurship, the program will provide training and mentorship in areas such as patents, business planning, and funding opportunities. This educational product will be a valuable resource for students and faculty looking to navigate the commercialization process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students and faculty at academic institutions in IDeA states who are interested in entrepreneurship and commercialization.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affiliated with academic institutions or who do not have an interest in entrepreneurship may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower academic institutions to better translate scientific innovations into marketable solutions that enhance public health and economic development.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its specific focus on IDeA states, similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing entrepreneurship and commercialization in other regions.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- New Mexico Start-Up Factory Ii, LLC — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chavez, John — New Mexico Start-Up Factory Ii, LLC
- Study coordinator: Chavez, John
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.