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X-WR-CALNAME:USC Innovation Catalyst Program – New Funding Opportunities 
 for Trojan Innovators
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DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Research and Innovation for an informational
  webinar on the Innovation Catalyst Program. This exciting program demonst
 rates OORI’s ongoing dedication to supporting USC students\, faculty\, s
 taff\, and alumni as they turn bold ideas into impactful ventures — from
  early-stage research and proof-of-concept development to company formatio
 n and real-world startup experience.\n\n \n\nThrough five targeted initiat
 ives\, the Innovation Catalyst Program offers funding and hands-on opportu
 nities tailored to a range of innovation and commercialization needs:\n\n 
 \n\nInnovation Empowerment – Offers $15\,000 to support pioneering\, use
 -inspired research and entrepreneurial efforts that connect discovery with
  market readiness.\n\nStevens Translation Catalyst offers $25\,000–$50\,
 000 to help advance USC-owned intellectual property through validation or 
 proof-of-concept work\, positioning technologies for licensing\, investmen
 t\, or startup creation.\n\nStartup Launch – Awards up to $50\,000 to su
 pport USC-affiliated founders with essential early-stage needs — from le
 gal incorporation and IP protection to core business services.\n\nEarly Ca
 reer Innovator – Provides $5\,000 for USC students to gain hands-on star
 tup experience by working with USC-affiliated ventures for three months. E
 arly Career Innovator – Techstars – Offers $5\,000 and a unique opport
 unity for USC students to work directly with startups participating in the
  USC Techstars Accelerator.\n\n \n\nWhether you’re developing new techno
 logies\, exploring commercialization pathways\, or preparing to launch a v
 enture\, the USC Innovation Catalyst Program is designed to help you take 
 the next step. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A\, allowing participant
 s to ask questions and receive guidance directly from the program team.\n\
 n \n\nRegister here!
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SUMMARY:USC Innovation Catalyst Program – New Funding Opportunities for T
 rojan Innovators
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 m-new-funding-opportunities-for-trojan-innovators
CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop
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