Join the Zucker Institute on Thursday, October 17th, for a Lunch & Learn featuring Lisa Drakeman, Ph.D.
Basic Science 302 (with virtual Teams option), 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Special Announcement!
Innovative Marketing Strategies: Explore the latest trends in marketing and how to apply them to your business.
Financial Management for Startups: Learn about effective financial planning and management for early-stage businesses.
Building a Strong Brand: Discover the key elements of creating a powerful and lasting brand.
Effective Leadership in Business: Develop your leadership skills to effectively manage and grow your team.
Learn about the eligibility criteria, program benefits, and application process. Download the flyer for detailed information and important dates.
Meet with our in-house engineers to refine, evaluate, or simply brainstorm your ideas.
Your concept doesn't have to be fully formed. We thrive on the sparks of creativity!
A great idea can redefine not just a project, but a person's financial future.
ZI resouces are FREE
Time commitment to develop and commercialize your invention
Required team skills
Market size and potential segments
Development steps and costs
Protection of proprietary information
The Zucker Institute can assist you in evaluating these factors. Submit your invention disclosure or contact us to start collaborating.
Start-ups can be highly rewarding, translating academic inventions into commercial products, attracting high-quality faculty, retaining talent at MUSC, and promoting local economic development and job creation. Benefits are shared among the inventor, university, business, and broader investment community. Start-ups are particularly encouraged when a cohesive package of technologies is needed to commercialize the opportunity.
The majority of MUSC inventions each year meet the criteria for a successful start-up. Generally, only about 10% of start-ups survive the first year. The Zucker Institute provides resources, mentorship, and experience to improve your chances of success.
Accelerators assist first-time entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges, focusing on rapid growth. They often have a competitive application process, require investment for equity, and provide intensive mentorship and networking, culminating in a “demo day.”
The Zucker Institute offers various workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events to help you prepare for accelerator programs. Contact us to learn more about available resources and opportunities.
