prof. tello workshop 2: identifying resources. agenda schedule updateschedule update check-in with...
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Prof. TelloProf. Tello
Workshop 2:Workshop 2:
Identifying ResourcesIdentifying Resources
AgendaAgenda
•Schedule UpdateSchedule Update•Check-in with TeamsCheck-in with Teams
How are you progressing?How are you progressing? Pressing Questions?Pressing Questions?
•Discussion of Resource Needs Discussion of Resource Needs • Prepare for Rocket Pitch PracticePrepare for Rocket Pitch Practice
Schedule UpdateSchedule Update
• April 4 – Rocket Pitch PracticeApril 4 – Rocket Pitch Practice Expected of all teams competing in Event Expected of all teams competing in Event Sign-up online – details TBA Sign-up online – details TBA Teams must confirm intent to Pitch! Teams must confirm intent to Pitch!
•April 8 – Idea Plan, Rocket Pitch deadline.April 8 – Idea Plan, Rocket Pitch deadline.•April 12 – Preliminary Pitch-Off, 3:00-6:30 PM April 12 – Preliminary Pitch-Off, 3:00-6:30 PM
Saab ETIC Center Saab ETIC Center •April 17 – Final Event, 6:00-9:00 PMApril 17 – Final Event, 6:00-9:00 PM
Saab ETIC CenterSaab ETIC Center
Event DetailsEvent Details
• April 12 – Preliminary Pitch-OffApril 12 – Preliminary Pitch-Off Anticipate 30-35 Teams Anticipate 30-35 Teams 3 min. pitch, 5 min. Q&A 3 min. pitch, 5 min. Q&A Select 9 teams for Final Event Select 9 teams for Final Event
•April 17 – Final EventApril 17 – Final Event3 min. pitch, 5-10 min. Q&A3 min. pitch, 5-10 min. Q&APosters from all TeamsPosters from all TeamsAward Ceremony, ReceptionAward Ceremony, Reception
Event Categories for $25K IdeaChallengeEvent Categories for $25K IdeaChallenge
• UMass Lowell Campus-wide DifferenceMakerUMass Lowell Campus-wide DifferenceMaker• Most Likely Product to MarketMost Likely Product to Market• Significant Social ImpactSignificant Social Impact• Innovative TechnologyInnovative Technology• Sustainable EnvironmentSustainable Environment
• All teams will receive token of recognitionAll teams will receive token of recognition
Tell Us About Your ProgressTell Us About Your Progress
•Have you clearly identified a problem and those affected by the Have you clearly identified a problem and those affected by the problem?problem?
•Can you clearly express the opportunity in terms of people, Can you clearly express the opportunity in terms of people, impact and value?impact and value?
•How is the description of your solution progressing?How is the description of your solution progressing?• Challenges? Concerns?Challenges? Concerns?
•Do you need additional help?Do you need additional help?• In 1 minute or less In 1 minute or less
Problem/Solution ModelProblem/Solution Model
Resource NeedsResource Needs
• What are resources? What are resources?
• Why do you need them?Why do you need them?
• How do you ask for them?How do you ask for them?
What are Resources? Why do you need them?What are Resources? Why do you need them?
• People – talented people with different skillsPeople – talented people with different skills• Technology – to get the job doneTechnology – to get the job done• Materials – depends on the projectMaterials – depends on the project
Paper, tape, posters, flyers, food for eventsPaper, tape, posters, flyers, food for events
• Knowledge – learn from othersKnowledge – learn from others Attend related events, travel, database access, market reportsAttend related events, travel, database access, market reports
• Awareness/PublicityAwareness/Publicity Website, marketing, advertisement, outreachWebsite, marketing, advertisement, outreach
• What else?What else?
How do you ask for resources?How do you ask for resources?
• Help funder to understand the needHelp funder to understand the need
• Present reasonable estimatesPresent reasonable estimates
• Break out a proposed one year budgetBreak out a proposed one year budget
• Explain what this budget will accomplishExplain what this budget will accomplish
Sample BudgetSample Budget
What’s Next?What’s Next?
•Prepare your Rocket PitchPrepare your Rocket Pitch•Practice event, April 4Practice event, April 4thth, Southwick 240, Southwick 240•Sign up for time slotSign up for time slot
•Access our faculty mentors!Access our faculty mentors!
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
