Upcoming EIA Events:
EIA's mission is to turn your idea into a scalable venture.
The USI Eagle Innovation Accelerator assists student or faculty-led startups by supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with knowledge, funding and access to University of Southern Indiana resources. EIA innovators have the opportunity to find product-market fit, build prototypes, pilot programs and form key partnerships. The result is moving an innovative idea toward becoming a scalable startup company.
Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Early-stage financial support $2,000 stipend for students, $4,000 stipend for faculty, and up to $10,000 in support per startup. |
Coaches and Advisers We connect our teams to entrepreneurs, professional services firms and University subject matter experts. |
USI @ Innovation Pointe and Applied Engineering Center Coworking space and prototype labs designed to maximize productive collisions between entrepreneurs and the broader community. |
Workshops and office hours A range of workshops taught by our community of experts and esteemed faculty from the University of Southern Indiana. |
Engagement with Indiana startup ecosystem Visit to a regional innovation hub and patent support from IU law school. |
Accountability EIA leadership, business experts and advisers support startups in reaching their milestones. |