GOAL FUND

KCV GOAL (Growth, Opportunity, and Learning)  Fund supports faculty, staff, and students from KCV partner institutions in attending conferences and events that promote innovation and commercialization. Participants can apply for funds to cover related expenses, with the expectation that they will gain valuable knowledge, establish networks, and enhance their commercialization skills. Applicants must complete an application, demonstrate institutional affiliation, and consult with KCV regarding relevant pitches.

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Requirements:

• Submit completed application.

• Must be faculty, staff, or student at KCV partner institution.

• Conference or event must foster an environment that promotes the spirit of commercialization or entrepreneurship.

• If pitching or presenting related to an Idea Disclosure Form (IDF), allow an opportunity for KCV Licensing and New Ventures Manager to review and provide consultation related to the pitch/presentation prior to the event.

• If participating in an event related to an Idea Disclosure Form (IDF), IDF and institutional opt-in must be received by KCV prior to covering of event-related costs.

• Application must be submitted no later than 4 weeks before the event date or event registration closing date (whichever occurs earliest). This allows KCV to review and score the application based on alignment of the application to our expected outcomes.

• For travel expenses to be covered, all details regarding transportation, lodging, and per diem must be included in the application. To receive reimbursement for costs not associated with per diem, receipts must be provided with an Expense Report in compliance with KSTC's reimbursement policy.

• GOAL Fund recipients must agree to and comply with a media release.

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Program Benefits:

• Enhanced Knowledge: Participants gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in innovation and commercialization.

• Networking Opportunities: Access to a broad network of academic professionals, investors and/or funders, ecosystem builders, and potential collaborators.

• Skill Development: Improved skills in pitching, commercialization strategies, translational research, and entrepreneurial thinking.

• Funding Support: Financial assistance for attending relevant conferences and events.

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Expected Outcomes:

• Innovative Projects: Increased number of innovative projects with high commercialization potential.

• Successful Pitches: More successful pitches to investors, funding agencies, and stakeholders.

• Institutional Growth: Strengthened institutional capacity in innovation and commercialization.

• Collaboration: Enhanced collaborations across academia and stakeholders.