Cowboy Innovations Accelerator
About Cowboy Innovations Accelerator
WHO'S ELIGIBLE:
- High-tech OSU-affiliated innovations
- Intellectual property plan in place
- Demonstrated proof-of-concept
- Attractive value proposition
- Committed team to commercialization
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Strong, protectable intellectual property of interest to industry
- OR – - Venture-backable or investment accelerator-ready startup, including Cowboy Technologies
Program Resources
NSF I-Corps Customer Discovery
Helping teams identify their unique value propositions and customer segments for product-market fit through the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) program.
Cowboy Leaders Network Mentoring and Advising
Offering access to a select network of experienced business executives in technology-based fields who can provide deep insights, guidance, and connections for successful business model development, go-to-market strategy, launch, and growth.
Workshops and Networking Events
Creating dynamic opportunities for learning and networking, enabling innovators and entrepreneurs to connect with peers and subject matter experts.
Connections to OSU Applied Research
Bridging the gap between industry and OSU by creating identifying alignment between startups’ needs, problems, or opportunities, and OSU applied research capabilities and expertise.
Contact Us
Daniel Will
Director, Cowboy Innovations Accelerator & Executive Director, Cowboy Technologies, LLC
(405) 744-4156
John Nickel
Assistant Director
(405) 744-3880