Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 34.89
Liaison Claire Jackson
Submission Date March 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Alabama in Huntsville
IN-48: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Claire Jackson
Director, Utilities & Sustainability
F&O
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Invention to Innovation Center

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
I²C is part of the Office for the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OVPR) at UAH and serves as a regional initiative that fosters, promotes, and accelerates the commercialization of technology-based ventures through incubation, co-working, mentorship, funding, and strategic support.

I²C has a dedicated focus on the National Science Foundation (NSF) initiated Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, which presents unique opportunities to accelerate innovation and new venture creation throughout the UAH community.
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/programs/icorps

The Invention to Innovation Center Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is proud to launch WOMEN IN TECH (WIT) // HSV, an Alabama-focused community platform aimed toward educating, encouraging, and empowering women with the necessary expertise and connections to succeed in STEM career fields.
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/programs/women-in-tech-hsv

v.INC initiative will focus on uniting the I²C entrepreneurial ecosystem by utilizing resources through virtual incubation support to entrepreneurs and technology-focused startups geographically located outside the Huntsville region.
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/programs/virtualinc

Spark Studio @ I2C — a collaborative space for creating podcasts and video content related to all aspects of ideation, building and scaling a startup. Spark Studio is open to all I2C companies and mentors, and community creators who share in the I2C's mission of starting and supporting a high-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem. https://www.uah.edu/i2c/programs/spark-studio

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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.uah.edu/news/news/gov-kay-ivey-leads-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-invention-to-innovation-center-at-uah

The Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is proud to launch WOMEN IN TECH (WIT) // HSV, an Alabama-focused community platform aimed toward educating, encouraging, and empowering women with the necessary expertise and connections to succeed in STEM career fields. W
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/news/16954-i-c-launches-the-women-in-technology-wit-hsv-initiative
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/programs/women-in-tech-hsv

The I²C Welcomes the Nerdettes- An All-Girls High School Robotics Team
https://www.uah.edu/i2c/news/16913-the-i2c-welcomes-the-nerdettes-an-all-girls-high-school-robotics-team

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