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SUMMARY:Women in STEM Commercialisation Award
DESCRIPTION:The Women in STEM Commercialisation Award honors a leading female academic or researcher who aspires to commercialise her technology to make a difference to the world we live in. \n\n\nDesigned to accelerate the leadership of women in STEM fields\, the Pacific Channel Women in STEM Commercialisation Award\, valued at $100\,000 will shine a spotlight on exceptional talent and drive positive change in the growth of female-led technologies. \n\nApplications close 14 October\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Award | The recipient of the Women in STEM Commercialisation Award will receive: \n\n\n\n\n1. $5\,000 cash award \n\n\n2. $45k in-kind contribution from the Pacific Channel whānau including: \n\n\nDedicated Mentor \n\n\nNominated Pacific Channel mentor to formally work with innovator\, set program goals\, and guide/support the innovator and the project. \n\n\nCommercial/Entrepreneurial and Scientific Advisory Board \n\n\nMonthly commercialisation sessions on focused topics with members of the Pacific Channel extended whānau team and global expert advisers. \n\n\nLegal and Accounting Advisors\n \n\n\nLegal (MinterEllisonRuddWatts)\, accounting and financial forecasting advice (VCFO)\, advice as required. Media training and communications guidance from Joyce & Howse Consulting. With this commitment split between the members of the PC adviser whānau as required by the winner. \n\n\n\n\n3. $50k project investment \n\n\nAn option to access $50k investment from the Pacific Channel Kea Fund to help drive their project forward. Kea Fund investment can be used for: \n\n\nWorking in parallel with the winner’s technology transfer office (if any) to bolster their existing capabilities and develop the venture. \n\n\nCommercial Pathway Development \n\n\nSupporting the development of a commercial pathway including market\, competitive and industry validation (utilising third party providers where required). \n\n\nIntellectual Property \n\n\nSupporting the development of IP strategy\, IP pathway assessment. \n\n\nTechnology Proof of Concept \n\n\nSupporting design of work required to develop proof of concepts including paying for the time of the award winner where required and/or to engage in independent third-party technical validation. \n\n\n\n\nTwo other applicants will be awarded a $2\,500 cash prize each in recognition of their work and potential.
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