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= Overview =

IUPUI is just starting to break the surface of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E). Even though we have the seeds of Entrepreneurship sown around our campus in the form of classes and competitions we really don't have a firm basis of innovation. A unanimous agreement between many of the leaders on campus who are currently looking to find ways to help boost student interest and make IUPUI a more I&E conscience campus is the necessary implementation of a "home base" for I&E in the form of Maker Space or an Institute for Innovation.

= IUPUI Student Efforts[[File:The Brain Trust at IUPUI.jpeg|thumb~~|The Brain Trust at IUPUI.jpeg~~]] =

Student have been pushing for I&E on campus for several years. It has proven difficlult as clubs and student organizations formed died due to minimal attendence. Recently, a devoted group of individuals has come together to create a new innovation based student organization known as The Brain Trust.

The main goal of The Brain Trust at IUPUI is to provide an environment for students to bring ideas into action. Although this student organization has only been around for one year, this small group of students has kickstarted the process of allocating a designated innovation space at IUPUI. Furthermore, they are now in the planning stages with faculty to develop a lasting entrepreneurial structure on campus, and hope to continue to bring students from fragmented backgrounds and disciplines together to focus on singular projects to improve and contribute to IUPUI.

In an effort to initiate the improvement of IUPUI's current innovative mindset, The Brain Trust's first goal was to apply to the University Innovation Fellows program to gain the knowlledge and know how to most effectively change the campus landscape. ~~~~Recently, other student groups have started their own contributions to campus unity and innovation. Most notably, Student Talks, an organization dedicated to student discussions similar to that of Ted talks but on a student basis, has carved a path to begin meaningful discussions on campus. This venue could open the way to a more unified and innovative campus. <br/span><br/~~span~~>

[http://enactus.org/ ENACTUS]: A national innovation competition recently undergone by students of IUPUI. (See website)

= Courses on Entrepreneurship =<div>'''Graduate Level Courses'''</div><div> </div><div>BUS-F 517 Venture Capital & Entrepreneurial Finance</div><div>BUS-W 511 Venture Strategy</div><div>BUS-J 522 Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation </div><div> </div><div>'''Undergraduate Level Courses'''</div><div> </div><div><div>BUS-W 212 - Explore Entrepreneurship</div><div>ME 26200 - Engineering Design, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship</div><div>BUS-W 311 - New Venture Creation ECET 29700 - Electronic Prototype Development BIOL 10014 - Biomedical Innovation</div><div>BITN 25000 - Biotechnology Internship</div></div>= Campus I&E Efforts<br/span><br/~~span~~> =

Faculty Proposal for Developing Culture of Innovation on Campus:

In the Fall of 2015 there was an assembly of Deans of the individual schools of study to discuss methods of promoting innovation on campus. The main idea conveyed in the meeting was that the movement had to be student led. Unfortunately this movement proposal fell to the wayside under the red tape of running a university. Fortunately, The Brain Trust was recently made aware of the proceedings of this meeting and is currently following up with the Vice Chancellor of IUPUI in an effort to allocate funds and the people needed to make this proposal a reality.

Think It Make It Lab:

The Herron School of Art and Design has recently spent $1.3 million to design a makerspace known as the Think It Make It Lab. This area houses computers equipped with design software, 3D printers, laser engravers and CNC machinery. Although this space is currently mainly reserved for Art and Design as well as Informatics students; the end goal is to make it available to the general IUPUI student population.

JagStart - IUPUI Student Pitch Competition:

JagStart is a annual competition where students can pitch their ideas for solving campus, local, national and even world issues. This competition is in elevator pitch format and can be taken on by an individual or a team. It is the hope that this gets students in touch with their more innovative and passionate side. It is a good opportunity to get a small feel of what pitching an idea to an audience is like.

= University Technology Transfer Functions =

The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) is an off campus organization that serves as IUPUI's technology transfer office. Whether a student's goal is to commercialize his or her product, secure rights on intellectual property, or to patent an invention, the IURTC helps them accomplish their goals.

Commercialization: The technology commercialization process can be started with IURTC by completing an Invention Disclosure Form that is reviewed and copied to the student's department chair, the dean of their school or college, and the chancellor or provost at their campus.

Startups: The IURTC has helped multiple undergraduate and graduate student run startups get their feet off the ground including:

[http://www.assemblybio.com/ Assembly]: a startup biopharmaceutical company researching treatment for hepatitis B and CDAD Anagin: another start up developing an over the counter medication for PTSD

Software Licensing and Intellectual Property Rights: The IURTC also assists in helping students secure intellectual property rights for ideas that they develop but are unsure of what steps to take next as well as licensing software to companies.

Website Link: [http://iurtc.iu.edu/index.shtml http://iurtc.iu.edu/index.shtml]

= University-Industry Collaboration =

IUPUI is currently collabortating with active research at the Lugar Center for Alt. Energy Resources. IUPUI's affiliation with the Luger Center for Alternative Energy Research stems from the school's dedication to innovative solutions to enivironmental problems as a research-based institution. In pursuit of alternative energies, student organizations such as The Brain Trust, Sustainability Councils, and SEDS actively attempt to bring student-led initiatives to a public and professional developmental level. Currently in progress is a bid for a self-sustained orbital space station for human life support, programs to increase environment-sustainable awareness in the community, and a project to produce self-contained shipping crate housing solutions for students interested in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

= Local Economic Development<br/span><br/~~span~~> =

With its urban location, IUPUI not only has strong interior innovation opportunity, but exteriorly, too.  Leaders of Indianapolis have a vision of Indianapolis becoming the "Silicon Valley of the Midwest."  Connecting IUPUI to this ecosystem will provide students with resources and mentors to jumpstart their projects.

'''16 Tech Indy'''

16 Tech is a planned Innovation Community and one of the largest talent attraction, retention and development opportunities in Indianapolis’ history.

The Innovation Community is purpose-built to attract the best talent to collaborate, innovate and commercialize new ideas across a spectrum of advanced industries, including life sciences, technology and advanced manufacturing. The community is built to respond to the way innovation occurs today ─ in open environments where collaboration occurs naturally, while breaking down barriers that sometimes exist in the cross-pollination of ideas across industries.

Innovation communities like 16 Tech draw companies and talent from around the world; they also provide job training and development opportunities for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. It’s this mix of talent and industry diversity that makes for a truly inclusive and vibrant community for innovation and business and community development.

Like any community, 16 Tech will be a place where people not only work, but live, play and learn. Its millions of square feet of custom, open, modern innovation space is coupled with retail and housing development, generous green space and walking/biking trails for a rich, urban living experience.

-taken from 16techindy.com

= Related Links =

'''Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis'''

[[Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis Student Priorities|Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Student Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows

Spring 2016:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Amadin_Agho Amadin Agho]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_creamer Elizabeth Creamer]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cody_Howell Cody Howell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sierra_Kennelly Sierra Kennelly]

Spring 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Richard_Anderson_III Richard Anderson III]

Campus Links:

[https://theden.iupui.edu/organization/iupuibraintrust/roster https://theden.iupui.edu/organization/iupuibraintrust/roster]

[https://www.facebook.com/The-Brain-Trust-1496881017269097/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Brain-Trust-1496881017269097/]

[http://iupui-irhoc.wix.com/the-brain-trust http://iupui-irhoc.wix.com/the-brain-trust]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7FWfImHZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7FWfImHZA]

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