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Academic permission is the tough part of creating an on-campus innovation space. This process is also difficult to write an exact how-to guide because each campus has a different process and approval steps. While interviewing the co-founder of Design Engineering Collaborative at <span data-scaytid="1" data-scayt_word="UC">UC</span> Berkeley, Jared&nbsp;<span data-scaytid="2" data-scayt_word="Karp">Karp</span>, he identified ways to overcome this hurdle were identified. Jared first stated that you should find the person that can say yes. By this, he means that universities are filled with people who will love your idea and tell you to reach for the stars; however, very few of them have the authority to sign off and say, "YES!" It is important to find this person, or find someone who can introduce you to this person.  Jared also suggests to be prepared for your first conversation or meeting with all the materials you would need to show that an on-campus innovation space is NEEDED and it is VIABLE. These are key points that anyone will want to know before signing off on this endeavor. Hard evidence, like your market research and cost analysis, will go a long way towards a signature. Furthermore, you must emanate a feeling of infectious excitement, enthusiasm and passion for what you are doing/about to do. Your passion needs to be contagious, making most people unable to say "No."  Lastly, as Jared says, "Do everything with a smile." If you are passionate about changing your campus, making an impact and have a vision, then you definitely have something to smile about. &nbsp;&nbsp;