Engineering Unleashed Layla Reitmeier: Project Manager, ASU Kern Grant Katelyn Schroll: Entrepreneurial Catalyst, ASU Kern Grant

innovation = better, faster, cheaper

technical skillset = can we build it?

entrepreneurial mindset = should we build it?

Entrepreneurial Mindset Mindset + Skillset

Curiosity, Connections, Creating Value EM = 3C’s Curiosity, Connections, Creating Value Can I build it? Should we build it?

Curiosity

Curiosity What solutions currently exist that address the community partner’s needs? Is this a viable What What solutions currently exist that address the target audience/community partner’s needs? Is this a viable solution for them? Why or why not? What other alternatives have you considered? Why have you decided to move forward with the solution you have chosen? Are resources accessible to create and sustain your idea? sustain your idea?

insight is only gained through execution

In order to ID opportunities, need to know our customer Connections

What has worked and failed in the past related to this issue? Have you received input from your target audience/multiple people within the organization to get a clear sense of their needs and expectations? What has worked and failed in the past related to this issue? What obstacles might impede your proposed solution? How will you overcome them? How does input from multiple sources integrate with your own knowledge? What solutions currently exist that address the community partner’s needs? Is this a viable What sustain your idea?

Creating Value

Creating Value Will your proposed solution create value for all of the stakeholders? How do you know? What is the economic value of your solution? What is the societal value? Could your solution provide value to others in the future?

Creating Value 40 different AA skill set - not full time commitment, give back and involved but not long term. Wide access/pool for students, helps with scaling Both for EPICS and Startup Center. $2000 per semesters. 6 venture projects, teach some classes, consult managers for students Development- company could support X amount of AA’s from their company

Creating Value 40 different AA skill set - not full time commitment, give back and involved but not long term. Wide access/pool for students, helps with scaling Both for EPICS and Startup Center. $2000 per semesters. 6 venture projects, teach some classes, consult managers for students Development- company could support X amount of AA’s from their company

entrepreneurship + innovation is hard work

How Can You Make An Impact? KEEN Student Mini Grant Compete In Design Challenges Conduct A Research Project KEEN Student Research Grant Meet With an Entrepreneurial Catalyst Present At An EM Conference Get Team Project Funding

KEEN Student Mini Grant Example iGem Competition Funded team of bio-medical engineering students to attend and compete in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition which addresses global medical challenges. Students use scientific outreach and research, connect with experts in the field to combine knowledge from many sources in preparing their prototype. Value is created as students tackle real-world medical issues.

KEEN Student Research Grant Example

KEEN Funding For Student Organizations KEEN Student Mini-Grants Host Events Attend or present at conferences in the US Undertake Projects links/asu.edu/keenstudentgrants KEEN Student Research Grants Obtain materials and supplies for your research project Offers Stipend Opportunity links/asu.edu/keenresearch

Classes, Programs & Events

Opportunities Now!

Schedule an appointment: links.asu.edu/EC Who to Contact? Mike Amato – Gen Labs (ECG), Tempe Campus Katelyn Schroll – Innovation Hub, Poly Campus Miles Mabey – Innovation Hub, Poly Campus Schedule an appointment! links.asu.edu/EC Mike Amato Gen Labs (ECG) Tempe Campus Miles Mabey Innovation Hub Poly Campus Katelyn Schroll Innovation Hub Poly Campus Schedule an appointment: links.asu.edu/EC For KEEN Mini Grant or Research Grant application information, contact Kristen.Pena@asu.edu