BIz3D
Biz3D blends entrepreneurship and 3D printing in an 18-hour, standards-aligned high school program. After learning about 3D printing, its uses in various industries and its impact on entrepreneurship, careers and society, students brainstorm a start-up idea with a product they design in CAD program and 3D print.
Market verification studies
The market verification process consists of YSU students making phone calls to your potential customers in an effort to validate your target market. The benefit of this is that you are able to get unbiased information from the customer.
Going through this process will allow you to see if there is a market for your idea, and to identify your target market. If interested in having YBI conduct a market verification study for your business, please contact Gianna at gserra@ybi.org.
Student worker assistance
YBI portfolio companies can apply for partially or fully subsidized student workers based on their location and level of engagement with the YBI. This program is project-based, funding dependent, available only to clients in good standing, and not guaranteed to any client. For more information, please contact gserra@ybi.org .
Monus Entrepreneurship fellows
Funded by the Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration, this program is an opportunity for business students to be placed with a YBI portfolio company to work on various projects related to their field of study, gain valuable insights while applying their studies to real world situations, and be fully immersed in the entrepreneurial experience.
Learning Labs educational workshops
YBI offers several educational workshops taught by expert members of our network and staff.