Received two prestigious I-Corps Workshop Scholarships from the National Science Foundation for innovative technology commercialization projects.
About NSF I-Corps
The NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the laboratory to accelerate the economic and societal benefits of research.
Project 1: Autonomous Drone Infrastructure Inspection
- Market validation for AI-powered power line inspection
- Customer discovery with utility companies
- Business model development for B2B SaaS
Project 2: Explainable AI for Healthcare
- Explored commercialization of XAI medical imaging tools
- Interviewed healthcare providers and administrators
- Identified regulatory pathways for FDA approval
Outcomes
- Completed 100+ customer discovery interviews
- Developed viable go-to-market strategies
- Built network of industry mentors