From Lab to Startup: Graduate Research Commercialization Workshop Part 2 of 2

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Many graduate students want the opportunity to explore whether their research could become a product, startup, licensing opportunity, industry partnership, or other real-world application. This fall, we're offering a two-part workshop series designed to help you think through those possibilities.

The sessions will be led by Lexi Applequist, a BMEG PhD candidate, COE Applied Innovation Fellow, and co-founder of Humimic Biosystems, a company that originated from university research. She'll share practical lessons from her own experience and help you evaluate the commercial potential of your research while better understanding what it takes to move an idea from the lab into the real world.

Whether you're curious about startups or simply interested in increasing the impact of your research, these sessions will provide a practical introduction to research commercialization. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of whether their research may have commercial potential and what next steps they could take to explore it further.

The workshops are open to all College of Engineering graduate students. No prior experience with entrepreneurship or business is required.

2-Part Workshop Series Schedule

Part I: Find the Opportunity
Commercialization Pathways, Market Potential & Customer Discovery
Choose one session:
• Friday, October 30 | 10:00-11:30 AM | ENGR 337
• Friday, October 30 | 3:00-4:30 PM | ENRC (AT&T Conference Room)

Part II: Build the Company
Funding Pathways, Startup Formation & Commercialization Planning
Choose one session:
• Wednesday, November 11 | 10:00-11:30 AM | ENGR 337
• Friday, November 13 | 3:00-4:30 PM | ENRC (AT&T Conference Room)

Registration is required and space is limited.
Register at: https://airtable.com/appid1EPbGOVwkTNR/pagUoOCii6OPMWPZd/form.

For more information about the College of Engineering graduate workshops or to discuss innovation and commercialization support in the college, contact Laura Moix, lmoix@uark.edu.

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Co-hosted with: Engineering Career Connections