CSUPERB is pleased to issue the Call for Teams for CSU I-Corps 2020 August Sprint. The call is open to CSU faculty, students and staff researchers.

Application Deadline: Wednesday*, July 1, 2020 before 5:00 p.m. pacific time
Selection Notification: July, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have reformatted Summer Sprint into a virtual workshop – August Sprint. We will offer the same content, virtually, over two weeks instead of the five day in-person workshop.

CSU I-Corps is an immersive, entrepreneurship education program for CSU researchers. To find complete information and the application, visit our website: http://calstate.edu/csuperb/csu-i-corps-summer-sprint. 

2020 August Sprint Information:

• August Sprint is a 10-day, virtual course from August 3-14, 2020
• Apply as a team: mix of CSU faculty, student and staff researchers
• Teams will be given access to BIO’s partnering software to schedule interviews with experts and potential customers

CSUPERB defines biotechnology as a fusion of biology and technology.  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) lists biotechnology examples. CSUPERB welcomes and encourages applications from CSU faculty, student and staff researchers working in all disciplines related to the current practice of biotechnology, including but not limited to life sciences, physical sciences, clinical sciences, math, computer science, agricultural science engineering, and/or business.

Please forward this announcement to all faculty, students and staff involved or interested in biotechnology commercialization at your campus. Questions can be directed to the CSUPERB program office at csuperb@sdsu.edu.

*Note applications are due on a Wednesday, not the usual CSUPERB Monday deadline day.