# Cleveland NeuroDesign Entrepreneurs Workshop

> **NIH NIH R13** · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · 2024 · $24,724

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The journey from health research to patient-centered solutions, especially in the realm of neural engineering
and neurotechnology, presents numerous challenges. These span from the intricacies of clinical requirements
to the complexities of regulatory landscapes. Moreover, traditional academia doesn't always prepare students
for the commercial aspects of their innovations. Addressing this need is the Cleveland NeuroDesign
Entrepreneurs Workshop (CNEW). Modeled after Stanford's Biodesign framework, CNEW equips
neurotechnology researchers and entrepreneurs with the skills needed to transform their scientific concepts
into viable commercial solutions. Hosted annually at Case Western Reserve University, the workshop gathers a
select cohort of 32 participants. These attendees, grouped into teams, embark on a journey from identifying
clinical needs to presenting a business pitch. The program offers a rich blend of lectures, real-world case
studies, and mentorship, culminating in a pitch competition evaluated by industry experts. Having conducted
four iterations, CNEW has established its effectiveness in fostering entrepreneurial self-efficacy (Aim 1) and
promoting long-term professional growth in the neurotechnology sector (Aim 2). The workshop's track record
showcases its role in transforming participants into adept professionals, ready to innovate in the field of
neurotechnology. For the upcoming 5th iteration in September 2024, we are seeking partial funds via this R13
application. Our institution is fully supportive, with recurrent faculty involvement. Aiming to widen our impact,
we are amplifying our outreach to underrepresented STEM communities, ensuring a more diverse and
inclusive participation.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10906443
- **Project number:** 1R13NS137719-01
- **Recipient organization:** CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Christopher Lee Pulliam
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $24,724
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-04-01 → 2025-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10906443

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10906443, Cleveland NeuroDesign Entrepreneurs Workshop (1R13NS137719-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10906443. Licensed CC0.

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