State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today that the SUNY for All campaign is expanding to include SUNY Startup Summer School (S4), which is designed to help seasoned and prospective entrepreneurs commercialize breakthrough technology.
Registration is open now for the free, 11-week S4 virtual training program, which includes instructional webinars led by renowned speakers, accelerated Innovation Corps entrepreneurial training by experienced coaches, and proposal development support from experts who specialize in working with researchers and startups. Anyone with entrepreneurial ambition is encouraged to enroll. S4—which runs from early June through mid-August—culminates with a Demo Day celebration where participants pitch their technology or venture, with the top two proposals earning a $10,000 Technology Accelerator Fund Catalyst Investment.
Applications are being accepted now through May 21. The program is operated through the SUNY Research Foundation. Approximately 130 people participated last year. There is no limit to the number of participants.
The addition of S4 builds on and diversifies offerings within Chancellor Malatras’ signature SUNY for All campaign, which expands access and breaks down barriers to educational programs for more New Yorkers—no matter where they are in their educational journey. It connects them with high-demand skills that match continually evolving workforce needs. To date, SUNY for All includes the free Online Training Center operated through SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Centers, automatic food assistance for EOC students, partnerships with food banks across the state, and application fee waivers for students from underrepresented and low-income communities.
“By adding SUNY Startup Summer School to the SUNY for All campaign, we are sending a crucial message that expanding educational access is a priority issue across SUNY’s entire spectrum of programs. Whether you are a lifelong entrepreneur on the cusp of a big discovery, a working professional looking to earn an additional credential, or someone put out of work by the pandemic and forced to change careers—SUNY has a free, easily accessible program that meets your needs,” said Chancellor Malatras. “S4 is an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in commercializing technology. Whether you are a veteran of startups or someone interested in exploring the sector for the first time, S4 can help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey—an inclusive approach that matches our SUNY for All philosophy.”
SUNY Board Trustee Robert J. Duffy said, “As the New York State economy rebounds from the pandemic, we will look to our entrepreneurs to develop the next generation of industries and technologies across our state. SUNY is one of the greatest resources to that end, and through seed funding, grants, and educational programs like the SUNY Startup Summer School, we will ensure that more creative thinkers get their ideas to market.”
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