NIA START-UP CHALLENGE AND ACCELERATOR: EMPOWERING AGING RESEARCHERS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
2024

Empowering Aging Researchers for Entrepreneurial Success

Sample size: 40 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Toliver Joy

Primary Institution: National Institute on Aging

Hypothesis

The National Institute on Aging's Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator will effectively support aging researchers in transitioning to entrepreneurship.

Conclusion

The program has successfully helped 40 entrepreneurs develop innovations for older adults and awarded cash prizes to eleven participants.

Supporting Evidence

  • The program has supported the development of 40 transitioning entrepreneurs.
  • Eleven participants received cash prizes.
  • Graduates have achieved milestones such as company exits and securing venture capital.

Takeaway

This program helps scientists turn their ideas into businesses that can help older people stay healthy.

Methodology

Participants undergo a five-month accelerator program that includes mentorship, training, and networking.

Participant Demographics

Aging researchers transitioning into entrepreneurship.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0488

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