1. Engineering Unleashed
Layla Reitmeier: Project Manager, ASU Kern Grant
Katelyn Schroll: Entrepreneurial Catalyst, ASU Kern Grant

3. innovation = better, faster, cheaper

5. technical skillset = can we build it?

6. entrepreneurial mindset = should we build it?

7. Entrepreneurial Mindset
Mindset + Skillset

8. Curiosity, Connections, Creating Value
EM = 3C’s
Curiosity, Connections, Creating Value
Can I build it?
Should we build it?

9. Curiosity

10. Curiosity
What solutions currently exist that address the community partner’s needs? Is this a viable What What solutions currently exist that address the target audience/community partner’s needs? Is this a viable solution for them? Why or why not?
What other alternatives have you considered? Why have you decided to move forward with the solution you have chosen?
Are resources accessible to create and sustain your idea?
sustain your idea?

11. insight is only gained through execution

12. In order to ID opportunities, need to know our customer
Connections

13. What has worked and failed in the past related to this issue?
Have you received input from your target audience/multiple people within the organization to get a clear sense of their needs and expectations?
What has worked and failed in the past related to this issue?
What obstacles might impede your proposed solution? How will you overcome them?
How does input from multiple sources integrate with your own knowledge?
What solutions currently exist that address the community partner’s needs? Is this a viable What sustain your idea?

14. Creating Value

15. Creating Value
Will your proposed solution create value for all of the stakeholders? How do you know?
What is the economic value of your solution? What is the societal value?
Could your solution provide value to others in the future?

16. Creating Value
40 different AA skill set - not full time commitment, give back and involved but not long term. Wide access/pool for students, helps with scaling
Both for EPICS and Startup Center. $2000 per semesters. 6 venture projects, teach some classes, consult managers for students
Development- company could support X amount of AA’s from their company

17. Creating Value
40 different AA skill set - not full time commitment, give back and involved but not long term. Wide access/pool for students, helps with scaling
Both for EPICS and Startup Center. $2000 per semesters. 6 venture projects, teach some classes, consult managers for students
Development- company could support X amount of AA’s from their company

18. entrepreneurship + innovation is hard work

19. How Can You Make An Impact?
KEEN Student Mini Grant
Compete In Design Challenges
Conduct A Research Project
KEEN Student
Research Grant
Meet With an Entrepreneurial Catalyst
Present At
An EM Conference
Get Team Project Funding

20. KEEN Student Mini Grant Example
iGem Competition
Funded team of bio-medical engineering students to attend and compete in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition which addresses global medical challenges.
Students use scientific outreach and research, connect with experts in the field to combine knowledge from many sources in preparing their prototype. Value is created as students tackle real-world medical issues.

21. KEEN Student Research Grant Example

22. KEEN Funding For Student Organizations
KEEN Student Mini-Grants
Host Events
Attend or present at conferences in the US
Undertake Projects
links/asu.edu/keenstudentgrants
KEEN Student Research Grants
Obtain materials and supplies for your research project
Offers Stipend Opportunity links/asu.edu/keenresearch

23. Classes, Programs & Events

24. Opportunities Now!

25. Schedule an appointment: links.asu.edu/EC
Who to Contact?
Mike Amato – Gen Labs (ECG), Tempe Campus
Katelyn Schroll – Innovation Hub, Poly Campus
Miles Mabey – Innovation Hub,
Poly Campus
Schedule an appointment!
links.asu.edu/EC
Mike Amato
Gen Labs (ECG)
Tempe Campus
Miles Mabey
Innovation Hub
Poly Campus
Katelyn Schroll Innovation Hub
Poly Campus
Schedule an appointment: links.asu.edu/EC
For KEEN Mini Grant or Research Grant application information, contact