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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><img width="468" height="287" style="width:4.875in;height:2.9895in" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7A4C7.FC837600"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black;background:yellow">Application deadline: September 17 (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqfdI534WWZ7A-XQhQhlbKv50NsnOYXacPxZ99i5gdQwBPBA/viewform">application link here</a>)</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">VEP is a free, three-part program that allows you to develop a business model for your research-derived product or service. The program has three modules, each geared around one of three goals:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Determine the product-market fit for your tech
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Understand science startup success factors
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Plan for next steps: communications, networking, and potential funding
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Upon completion of VEP, you will receive certification demonstrating successful completion of the MIT I-Corps program, which may be helpful in future NSF grant requests.
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<p class="MsoNormal">VEP is primarily for MIT postdocs and PhD candidates, but researchers and other types of students are welcome to apply! You may participate as a solo member, or as part of a team.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;background:yellow">More information, including a list of sessions and dates, can be found at
<a href="http://vep.mit.edu/">vep.mit.edu</a>.</span> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Thomas Luly<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Senior Program Manager<br>
<b>MIT Innovation Initiative<br>
</b>+1.617.452.5073<br>
tluly@mit.edu</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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