Keywords
technology commercialization
Lean startup
Business Model Canvas
diffusion of innovation
innovation
How to Cite
Abstract
This paper reviews how an innovative and creative program, when delivered as tool to assist technology commercialization and to provide entrepreneurship training and support in the wake of disasters. It leverages the innovative Corp methodology developed and deployed under the National Science Foundation to include international innovation (I-Corp). This methodology uses scientific methodology to reduce risks for startups by teaching employing customer discovery and market validation techniques. The review discusses the relevance of incorporating Caribbean innovation.
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