Commercializing New Technologies Academy Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Commercializing New Technologies Academy!

Please complete the application in full - note that your progress will not be saved, so be sure you have all necessary information prepared/uploaded before submitting. If you have any questions or concerns about the application, feel free to reach out to Courtney McClellan at courtney-mcclellan@uiowa.edu for assistance.

First and Last Name

HawkID #

UIowa Email

Major/s (list all)

Minors/Certificates (list all; if none, type "N/A")

Cumulative GPA

Major GPA

Anticipated Graduation Date (month & year)

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Please submit a 500–600 word personal statement addressing the following prompts (you may respond holistically rather than point-by-point):

What interests you about commercializing new technologies or bringing new ideas to market?
What experiences (academic, professional, or personal) have shaped your interest in innovation, problem-solving, or entrepreneurship?
Why do you want to participate in the Commercializing New Technologies Academy, and how does it fit into your future goals?

You do not need to have a startup idea to apply. Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Personal Statement

One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx, .

Professional Resume (one page max)

One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx, .

I acknowledge and agree that upon submitting this application, Professor Eilers will contact me via email to schedule a 30-minute interview as part of the Commercializing New Technologies Academy application process.