The i2E Fellows Program intends to foster more serial entrepreneurs by providing opportunities for talented students to gain experience and develop networks with start-up technology companies.
In addition, the i2E Fellows Program is an ideal way for i2E client companies
to accomplish valuable strategic or operational project work. This program will also provide additional resources to client companies to help them complete key milestones.
State Benefits • Help build a long-term pipeline of entrepreneurs.
• Provide further resources to assist Oklahoma technology companies.
Student Benefits • Exposure to existing start-up companies.
• Opportunity to grow the skills learned in business and entrepreneurial programs.
Company Benefits • Help with short-term business challenges/projects.
• Help identify talent for future hire.
How the i2E Fellows Program Works • i2E Fellows Program will match up to 5 undergraduate and graduate candidates with i2E client companies.
• Finalists selected from applications submitted by Governor’s Cup competitors.
(students from the 2009 competition are also eligible).
• Memorandum of agreement will be executed between the company, i2E and the student.
• Students will receive a stipend of $6,000 for undergraduate and $8,000 for graduate students.
• 50% paid through the i2E Fellows Program and 50% by the participating client company.