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Research Translation AcceLUrator (RTA) team is excited to share a Spring 2026 opportunity specifically for faculty and postdoctoral scholars:
NEW: Drop-In Workshops for Faculty & Postdocs
This spring, two of our RTA 1-credit doctoral courses include drop-in workshop sessions designed for faculty and postdocs who want practical tools for research communication and translation without enrolling in the course.
Faculty and postdocs are encouraged to join any drop-in session that fits their schedule and interests.This is a free, drop-in friendly course for faculty, postdocs and students.
Zoom Link to Join: https://lehigh.zoom.us/j/92901170502?pwd=NERbPaVbRKbp4yCXU5aaib9xydqVWV.1
Course Overview: Frameworks for Assessing Market Potential of Research
Session 2 – Market Scoping for Early-Stage Technology
Wed, Feb 11 | 7:15–8:50 PM
How do you find the right market when the technology is still emerging?
Topics include:
- What is market scoping?
- Technology push vs. market pull
- Market uncertainty vs. ambiguity
- Mindsets for early markets:
- Market Ambiguity Avoidance vs. Acceptance
- Strategy decisions:
- Upstream vs. downstream positioning
- Confirmatory vs. exploratory market validation
- Open vs. closed market strategies
- Pathways to market:
- Startups, licensing, joint ventures, corporate partnerships
- Choosing between spinoffs vs. licensing
- Metrics for scoping success:
- Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)
- Value appropriability (IP capture)
- Resource efficiency
- Speed to first investment/commercialization