Business Innovation Fellows act as a catalyst within IALS and the local community, facilitating the commercialization of research by collaborating with founders to de-risk and add value from “concept to commercialization” and “idea to Series A.”
Identify initial customers and applications
Define market and technological differentiators
Research competitors, partners, and investors
Develop financial models
Support engagement with resources beyond the campus
Pitch decks and business plans to attract team, advisors, partner, and investors
In fueling business research, analysis and planning for pre-startups and startup, Business Innovation Fellows are an essential part of IALS Venture Development programs.
Contact Karen Utgoff (kutgoff@umass.edu) to discuss help from the Fellows or becoming a Fellow.
