There are two stages to support the growth and expansion of potential Impact Engines. Teams must include the stage they are proposing their Impact Engine for. Depending on the stage, each approved Impact Engine will receive appropriate support and resources that ensure success.

This stage provides a seed investment to validate whether or not a proposed Impact Engine could be developed. This stage is for teams who have a promising concept but lack an implementation plan for translating research into real-world solutions. Successful applicants will receive funding and support to validate their proof of concept and identify potential partners. No faculty hiring or equipment purchases are associated with this stage. Assistance from Northeastern’s global network will be included to advance from idea to implementation. Development stage projects will be funded for up to one year.

This stage recognizes teams and their work as an Impact Engine. Proposed Impact Engines accepted into this stage are already well-formed or are set to expand with the need for additional resources such as, but not limited to, hiring and equipment. At this stage, partnerships are established and teams will be supported as they expand and scale while generating real-world impact. Successful applicants will receive funding to match their needs and ambitions.