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We are pleased to announce that we have selected the 10 Semi-Finalists for the inaugural Innovation Showcase (I-SHOW)! If you are interested in participating in next year's I-SHOW to be held in June 2008, please contact Ben Johnston at johnstonb@asme.org or (202) 785-7384.
I-SHOW is sponsored by the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) and Idea to Product (I2P).
The I-SHOW seeks not only to be a competition, but also to provide a transformative and educational experience for the teams. The ten selected teams and faculty will be enrolled in NCIIA's Invention to Venture workshops where they will learn about technology commercialization and business plan development. The I-SHOW will also partner with the seed venture and angel fund communities as well as local Universities and corporations to provide mentors for the teams. During the time prior to the I-SHOW, the teams will be matched with local entrepreneurs and experts based on their areas of expertise to help them refine their product, develop the business model around the product, and develop a business pitch. Judges will select the best and most feasible ideas, and winners will receive cash prizes and additional support.
The competition is open to all graduate and undergraduate student teams at colleges and universities. Each team must include at least one engineering student and one engineering faculty advisor. There is no limit on the number of entries per academic institution.
Competition registration and materials submission take place online via NCIIA competition tools.
Competition Timeline
April 6, 2007: Deadline for application
April 30, 2007: Top 10 teams notified to compete at ASME International Congress
Summer 2007: Attend NCIIA Advanced Invention to Venture Workshops
September 29th, 2007: Full Product/Service plan due
November 9, 2007: I-SHOW Competition at ASME International Congress in Seattle, WA
Summer 2008: Top 3 teams present at ASME General MeetingRules for Participation
- Students are eligible if they are a full or part-time enrolled undergradate or graduate
- Teams must include at least one engineering student and one engineeriing faculty advisor.
- Students in the top 10 teams attending the 2007/2008 Competition will be required to become student ASME members.
Judging Criteria
The judges will select winners based on seven topics:
- What is your product?
- What market need does your product meet?
- What is the size of the market?
- What is the underlying technology or technologies in your product?
- How is the underlying technology unique and innovative?
- Who will buy the product and why?
- What intellectual property protection will be used?
For more information, go to www.asme.org/events/ishow or contact Ben Johnston at johnstonb@asme.org or (202) 785-7384.
If you have further comments or want more information, please contact us.
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