What is The Junction?
The Junction is a university-wide effort to strengthen Boise State’s capacity for business innovation, research translation, and venture creation. We provide the resources, expertise, and connections needed to turn an idea into a successful venture.
From Idea to Impact: How We Support Innovation
At The Junction, we bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world solutions.
- Fueling Innovation: We offer incubation space and entrepreneurial programs that empower faculty, students, and community members to turn ideas into ventures.
- Technology Transfer: Our team provides market validation and tech transfer support to help you move from a promising concept to valuable intellectual property.
- Prototyping Resources: Get hands-on with your ideas. We’re working to create a centralized network of campus makerspaces and labs for all your prototyping needs.
- Launch Your Venture: We provide a lean accelerator programs designed to guide researchers and students through the process of building and launching a startup.
- Regional Networks: We partner with alumni and industry leaders to build a strong ecosystem and drive economic development in our region.
The Junction is coming soon to Boise State’s Capitol Village, on the corner of Capitol Boulevard and University Drive. Our location will serve as a centralized hub for faculty, staff, students, and partners to access mentorship, commercialization support, startup resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Partners
This initiative is a collaboration supported by a dynamic network of internal and external partners.