Jihoon Shin

Jihoon Shin

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Project Specialist at Syracuse University with 7 years of experience in IT systems management and 2 years of experience in machine learning research.

Grant Research & Funding Strategy – MLCIC

Grant Research & Funding Strategy – MLCIC

Organization: Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce (MLCIC), UTEP
Role: Graduate Research Fellow
Project Period: February-May 2025

Overview
Conducted a comprehensive funding landscape analysis to identify grant and sponsorship opportunities supporting entrepreneurship education, student programs, and innovation initiatives at MLCIC.

Key Contributions

  • Researched federal, state, and private funding opportunities aligned with MLCIC’s mission, including entrepreneurship education, ecosystem development, and workforce innovation.
  • Identified and evaluated six targeted funding opportunities, detailing eligibility criteria, funding ranges, timelines, and strategic fit.
  • Analyzed peer entrepreneurship centers at comparable institutions to benchmark funding models and successful grant strategies.
  • Produced actionable recommendations prioritizing grants MLCIC should pursue to support internships, programs, speakers, and long-term initiative sustainability.