Diane Durance

The IAC is a community of tech and science geeks who are passionate in supporting the translation of use-inspired academic innovation into high-potential ventures feeding the ecosystem. We bring together academic innovators, advisors and ecosystem support systems to learn about each other and facilitate collaborations. In our IAC Fellow program, we work with (mainly academic) innovators who have conducted Lean Launchpad workshops funded by the National Science Foundation and the Great Lakes… Show more

The IAC is a community of tech and science geeks who are passionate in supporting the translation of use-inspired academic innovation into high-potential ventures feeding the ecosystem. We bring together academic innovators, advisors and ecosystem support systems to learn about each other and facilitate collaborations. In our IAC Fellow program, we work with (mainly academic) innovators who have conducted Lean Launchpad workshops funded by the National Science Foundation and the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub. These innovators have a preliminary understanding of their technology-problem-fit and potential business model. To accelerate their technology development they need support from the ecosystem, which could include mentorship, industry insights, industry expertise (what works, what does not work), industry connections, input on potential application (especially from people "who have seen a lot" can can advise), pilot deployment sites, letter of recommendation for federal grants, etc. We are industry-agnostic and aim to recruit from across the state (current teams are from UM, MSU, WSU) and in future expand across the Great Lakes region. Show less

The Alliance for the Blue Economy (All Blue) supports Blue Economy entrepreneurs and innovators, promotes the Cape Fear region as a Blue Economy innovation hub, assists in the creation of Blue Economy-ready infrastructure and attracts Blue Economy investment capital.

The Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program in St. Croix, USVI, is one of the longest-running sea turtle programs in the world. Over three decades of monitoring and innovative research have placed the program at the forefront of sea turtle conservation. The program’s longevity and rigorous data collection methods provide managers with information that is priceless for assessing the status of sea turtle populations. Information collected by the park’s program plays a critical role in determining… Show more

The Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program in St. Croix, USVI, is one of the longest-running sea turtle programs in the world. Over three decades of monitoring and innovative research have placed the program at the forefront of sea turtle conservation. The program’s longevity and rigorous data collection methods provide managers with information that is priceless for assessing the status of sea turtle populations. Information collected by the park’s program plays a critical role in determining federal management strategies for hawksbill turtles in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. Show less