Guilford College EPIIC SPARK
Welcome to EPIIC SPARK — where partnerships ignite progress and innovation
Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC)
Supporting Partnerships for Advancement, Research, and Knowledge (SPARK)
The NSF EPIIC Program is designed to help institutions strengthen their innovation ecosystems. EPIIC supports efforts to expand use-inspired research, build strategic and cross-sector partnerships, and develop sustainable pathways that move ideas from discovery to real-world impact. Through this program, NSF aims to enhance institutions’ ability to participate in the national science and technology enterprise and contribute to solutions that benefit society.
As an EPIIC team awardee, we are committed to:
- Building partnerships across academia, industry, government, and community organizations
- Expanding innovation capacity through strategic planning, training, and infrastructure development
- Strengthening and broadening participation in research and innovation activities
- Preparing our campus and region to engage more fully in the national science and innovative enterprises
Meet the Team
