Innovation awards program

Incomplete applications, applications not prepared following the requested guidelines, those received after the deadline, or those from ineligible parties will not be reviewed. Innovation Award Program The Innovation Award Program seeks to supports VSU faculty, staff, and student undergraduate and graduate projects that will enhance the mission of Virginia State University and address key goals, objective and priorities of the Strategic Plan.

Eligibility To be considered for an Innovation Award, applicants are subject to the following eligibility criteria: Must be the full time faculty, staff, or matriculated student at VSU.

Must be able to spend the awarded funds by May 31st of the funding year. Funding Availability The inaugural year of the Innovation Award Program will be academic year. Budget and Allowable Costs Applicants may request funds for supplies, materials and equipment needed to support the proposed activities. Merit and feasibility of proposed project and applicants to address needs.

Evidence of a professional relationship, if a collaboration is proposed within or outside VSU. Budget justification. Required Mid-Year and Project Completion Reporting A mandatory brief project completion report will be due to the committee, no later than June 1 of the funding year, with a mid-year progress report due no later than December Innovation Award Proposal Format The Innovation Award proposal must contain a cover sheet that must be completed in full, including all signatures, for the application to be considered.

Receive six weeks of consultation and training from industry professionals. Learn from peers and build powerful connections. Raise their profile and showcase their solutions at Innovation Awards Showcase. Impact: Project briefs should offer measurable deliverables aimed at improving the state of mental wellbeing of children or young adults. Potential: Project briefs will also be judged on the feasibility of replicating or scaling the proposed service to benefit children and young adults in broader communities.

Frequently Asked Questions. Who can apply for the Innovation Awards? All registered c 3 public charities based in the U. What is the eligible project scope? Is a local or regional project eligible or does it need to be national? Are international organizations eligible? No, only U. What are the potential benefits for applicants? How much funding is available?

Are grants recurring or made on a one-time basis? Grants are made on a one-time basis. What is the consultation and training program?

What are the profiling opportunities? How will the final awards presentation day take place? Self-Driving Cars Vehicle Technology.

Esports Sports Technology. Investors Startups. Show Floor. Information for: Exhibitors Media International. My Agenda. Information for: Exhibitors Media International Search. Innovation Award Honorees See current and former award honorees who showcase the best examples of engineering, design and innovation.