Are you conducting technology research with business potential at AUT? If yes, you could receive $10,000 in early-stage commercialisation funding and developmental support from AUT Ventures!
The AUT Ventures Research Accelerator is a parallel stream of X Challenge especially for staff and postgraduate students working on innovative technologies with commercial potential.
The Opportunity
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Up to four participants will be selected to take part in the AUT Ventures Research Accelerator and will each receive $10,000 in funding to support the early stage of their research commercialisation. This cannot be taken out as cash but may be used towards:
- Salaries for external contractors and Research Assistants
- Materials for proof of concept or prototyping
- Intellectual property protection (such as through patenting, if appropriate)
- Market research
- Specialist advice
Submit an entry to the X Challenge by Tuesday 23 August, ticking the option to also submit to the Research Accelerator.
If you have any questions, contact Sehej with the subject “Accelerator.”