Tech Startup R&D Funding Accelerator
Grab your chance to win $2M R&D funding, 0% equity taken.
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Course overview
EdTech R&D Funding Accelerator
In 3 weeks, you will create a compelling proposal and apply for research-focused funds such as the $2M America's Seed Fund with 0% equity taken.
Who is this course for
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You are an EdTech founder who wants to win R&D funding.
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You care deeply about product development driven by innovative research.
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You want to learn actionable research writing tips you can apply right away.
Key outcomes
A compelling proposal ready to submit
No more procrastinating! You will complete writing your proposal by the end of the course.
A well-crafted research & innovation strategy
You will be confidently sharing your research strategy to your stakeholders, advisory board, and investors.
An exclusive network of like-minded EdTech founders
You will be part of a community with talented and supportive EdTech entrepreneurs as fellow learners, within and beyond the course duration.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Elle Yuan Wang
Dr. Elle Yuan Wang
AI and Learning Scientist and Startup Advisor
I serve as a regular reviewer for America's Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR), advisory board member for XPRIZE - IES $1M Digital Learning Challenge, and judge for the $5M XPRIZE IBM Watson AI for Good Competition.
I've coached and written proposals that have resulted in $21M funding collectively in the last 10 years.
I received my PhD in Cognitive Sciences and Learning Analytics from Columbia University.
I have served as a lead scientist and advisor at the National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) and ASU Online. Previously, I worked for Columbia Tech Ventures, MTV Networks, and NYC Mayor Bloomberg's Office.
I look forward to helping your company win research-focused funding!
Course syllabus
6 live sessions • 25 lessons • 2 projects
Week 1
Aug
8
Session 1
Aug
10
Session 2
Week 2
Aug
15
Session 3
Aug
17
Session 4
Week 3
Aug
22
Session 5
Aug
24
Optional: Session 6
Bonus
- IntroductionsÂ
- Research-Focused FundingÂ
- Intellectual MeritÂ
- The FDR Principle
- Google scholarÂ
- What is R & D
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Broader Impact
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NSF EPSCoR
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List of EPSCoR States
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Broader Impact Guiding Principles
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Week 2 - Session 3 Recording
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Week 2 - Session 3 Slides
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NSF SBIR Letter of Commitment Template
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Week 2 - Session 4 Slides
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Week 2 - Session 4 Recording
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DoE/NCES - Helpful National Datasets & Statistics
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The Nation's Report Card
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Economy at a Glance
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NCES - Student Numbers
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Week 3 - Session 5 Recording
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Week 3 - Session 5 Slides
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Week 3 - Session 6 Recording
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Week 3 - Session 6 Slides (Review and Graphs)
Week 1
Week 1
Week 2
Week 2
Week 3
Week 3
Course schedule
1-3 hours per week
Mondays & Wednesdays
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1-hour live workshops, twice a week.