Accelerator Programs Provide Structured Pathways for Product Launch
The OSU Advantage Accelerator is renowned for its comprehensive approach to guiding researchers in transforming their innovative concepts into successful high-growth ventures. Our structured pathway spans from the initial spark of an idea to a robust market launch, including specialized initiatives like the Moxie program, which is designed to support faculty researchers who feel innovation is outside of their comfort zone.
By engaging with our accelerator team, you'll receive tailored resources and expert guidance which will prepare you to launch and scale innovative products with confidence. When you participate in one or more of our programs, you will also become one of our clients and part of the Oregon State University innovation community.
Whether you're in the early stages of idea development or ready to scale your operations, we're here to facilitate your success at every step. The main components of the OSU Advantage Accelerator Program, designed to guide you through each stage of business development, are detailed below.
Accelerator Programs
Iterate Your Idea
This workshop provides expert guidance to help you assess your idea and determine your next steps. With structured support, Iterate helps refine ideas and explore opportunities with clarity and confidence.
OSU Regional NSF I-Corps Program
o
Advancing Innovation
This regional NSF I-Corps program trains early stage teams, with a disruptive innovation, how to define a value proposition and identify a target customer segment through the customer discovery process.
Accelerate Your Growth
Accelerate is OSU’s custom post-regional I-Corps five-week program for researchers, students, staff, and community members who are ready to build a high-growth entrepreneurial venture. This stage focuses on developing an understanding of marketing channels to reach your initial ideal customers, using customer discovery to validate product-market fit, and learning how to pitch for resources.
Launch Your Company
Launch is a five-month, invite-only program designed for startups ready to scale. Participants will launch their startup and focus on making it fully operational. The program is designed to drive growth, improve project management and increase efficiency. Startups transition from research and development to full-scale product manufacturing and marketing, equipping them for their next stage of expansion.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Moxie isn't an acronym for a long program title; it's a blend of determination, courage, and persistence, all essential in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E).
Moxie is a 15-month customized program for OSU faculty researchers and postdoctoral scholars. Divided into three phases—Educate, Engage, and Execute—Moxie provides the structure, mentorship, and resources to help you navigate the innovation journey — even if innovation feels outside your comfort zone.