Science and Technology Center (STC)
Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program

The STC Fellowships are designed to enable postdoctoral scholars to grow ventures that are commercializing ASU deep technology that has emerged from programs supported by Impact Arizona.

Apply for Fulton and STC Entrepreneurial Fellowships

Note: Applications for this opportunity are processed through ASU’s Lab to Launch Program.

Who

Any person who has completed the PhD degree in engineering or a related field, or will have completed the degree by the start of the Fellowship, is eligible to apply. In particular, applicants may be PhD students who are completing their degrees, postdoctoral researchers, research faculty, or staff researchers.

What

The STC Entrepreneurial Fellowships are designed to enable postdoctoral scholars to grow ventures that are commercializing ASU deep technology that emerged from or is relevant to the STCs. STC Entrepreneurial Fellowships are two years in length and provide salary and fringe benefits for an ASU start-up founder, credits to use ASU’s Core Facilities or other university resources, and office space at an ASU tech-commercialization site.

When

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Why

A single application puts you in the running for multiple funding and support programs, including the STC Entrepreneurial Fellowship, Fulton Entrepreneurial Professorship and more. All applicants, irrespective of their selection for the pitch day, will gain access to expert mentorship and guidance through the ASU Edson E+I Institute, E+I @ the Fulton Schools of Engineering, InvestU and SkySong Innovations.

What’s an STC?

STCs are responsible for leveraging ASU-industry partnerships to enable research innovation, entrepreneurship and tech transfer in areas key to the future of Arizona’s economy.

Application Details

Download the Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program description. (PDF, 194k)

Important Dates

  • Online applications due: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.
  • Pitches: Friday, March 8, 2024.

Contact

Please direct your questions to [email protected]