FutureForge is an integrated program hosted by the Future Science Scholar Organization (FuSSO). It is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications by guiding young innovators through the research-development-commercialization process. With a structured workshop series and prestigious mentorship from the top 30 US universities (mentorship team displayed on FuSSO's website) , FutureForge provides students with the tools and resources to transform interdisciplinary innovative ideas directly into new products and startups.
Program Timeline & Phases:
1. Proposal Submission (By February 25th): Participants submit research and innovation proposals based on provided guidelines. Then, proposals undergo an initial review to assess feasibility and potential impact.
2. Opening Fair (March 1st): The top 50% of proposals will be selected by a panel of judges, and the selected teams will receive mentorship pairing and free access to all workshop series.
3. Research & Prototyping Phase (March-August): Weekly mentorship meetings for teams to refine hypotheses, confirm research strategies, and design product prototypes. After that, participants will learn hands-on training in product design, feasibility testing, and iteration strategies.
4. Closing Fair (Late August): All teams will be submitting their research paper, product model, and business plan. The closing fair judges (not the same group as the opening fair ones) will select the top 20% of teams to be finalists to enter our incubator, in which each team will receive additional resources, marketing support, and funding.
5. Commercialization Phase (September - November): The finalist will develop market strategies, pricing models, and business pitches, accessing incubation resources, networking events, and pitch competitions.
Feb. 1, 2025 - Feb. 25, 2025
Future Science Scholar Organization
Online
$200
