FSE 598 | Special Topics: Technology Commercialization
Who
This course is ideal for lab-based graduate researchers who are interested in commercializing the intellectual property being developed within their research lab. Although, all graduate students, regardless of research lab-affiliation, are welcome to enroll. Graduate students who are interested in NSF’s I-Corps technology commercialization training and funding programs are especially encouraged to enroll. The course will be led by Patricia Rubio, a faculty associate within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Ms. Rubio is also a certified NSF I-Corps Instructor, who has taught at UC Berkeley, USC, Princeton, etc., guiding more than 2,000 research commercialization teams to-date. Learn more about Patty’s qualifications at https://customersfit.com/.
What
This course prepares graduate students to commercialize technology and intellectual property through evidence-based customer discovery. Grounded in the NSF I-Corps methodology, Lean Startup principles, and the full Business Model Canvas framework, students will identify customer segments, formulate and test hypotheses, conduct real-world discovery interviews, map complex stakeholder ecosystems, and synthesize findings into a compelling commercialization case. This course is designed to significantly increase the likelihood of winning NSF (and similar) grant research funding awards, as well as possible investment capital to commercialize your lab-based technologies.
When
The course is available each fall and spring term during the 15-week C session.
Where
The course is available in both Online and Internet-Hybrid learning modalities. On-campus students who are enrolled in the Internet-Hybrid modality will be expected to meet in person on various Tuesday evenings (time and location will be shared by the instructor).
Course Enrollment
This is a 3-credit hour graduate elective course for most engineering programs of study. If the course is not already on your pre-approved elective list, please contact your assigned Program Coordinator or Director for consideration and next steps. Additionally, upon completion of this course (and FSE 501 and FSE 502), graduate students may be eligible to earn a Graduate Microcertificate in the Fundamentals of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Meet the instructors
Patricia Rubio is a faculty associate within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Ms. Rubio is also a certified NSF I-Corps Instructor, who has taught at UC Berkeley, USC, Princeton, etc., guiding more than 2,000 research commercialization teams to-date.
Learn more about Patty’s qualifications at customersfit.com.
Dr. Brent Sebold, Hool Coury Law Professor of Entrepreneurship, is an expert faculty designer and administrator of university-based entrepreneurship and innovation programs.
Brent’s expertise also includes the design and leadership of impactful collegiate engagement programs for universal learners.
For Questions
Email Dr. Brent Sebold, the course coordinator, at [email protected].