a unique partnership between academic, government and large corporations
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A Unique Partnership between academic, government and large corporations. Ewing Marion KAUFFMAN Foundation. What is the Digital Sandbox ? A Proof of Concept Center that broadly seeks new innovation in information technology and all ideas related to IT. . Idea . Feasibility . Prototype . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A Unique Partnership between academic, government and large corporations
Ewing MarionKAUFFMAN Foundation
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Idea Feasibility Prototype Commercialization
What is the Digital Sandbox?
A Proof of Concept Center that broadly seeks new innovation in information technology and all ideas related to IT.
Our Mission:Create 10 companies with follow-on funding or generating $1 million in revenue by September 15, 2014. To date, Digital Sandbox has funded projects for 26 companies and is actively working with more than 40 companies.
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What are we looking for?
• Strong evidence that the technology is unique and that the IP is protected or likely to be protectable
• The technology is likely to be competitive in the marketplace and result in a sizeable business opportunity
• Initial Proof of Concept can likely be achieved within the defined project budget and timeline
• Committed, quality management team• The market opportunity is robust
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What do we provide?• Roadmap to take company from idea to prototype to
commercializationAccess to 180+ support organizations, corporate partners and research institutions
• Access to the resources:Co-working and event space at Union Station with gigabit-speed internet access.Access to cloud infrastructure for real-time web and mobile applications.Access to ADP Developers Toolkit.Support from corporate partners at Sprint, VML, UMB, Hallmark and Cerner.Connections to industry experts, mentors, potential customers and follow-on funding resources through corporate partners.
• Proof-of-concept fundingFunds may cover project personnel salary, equipment purchases and other prototyping expenses – CANNOT INVEST DIRECTLY IN COMPANY
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How can you help us?
• Refer entrepreneurs with ideas to the Digital Sandbox
• Mentor/Advise Digital Sandbox companies
• Long-term funding opportunities to sustain Digital Sandbox
• Equity funding opportunities for Digital Sandbox companies