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NSF I-Corps Training
for Innovators & Entrepreneurs

I-Corps is an evidence-based and immersive training program to enable innovators and entrepreneurs to extend their reach beyond the laboratory and transform their research into real-world impact.

Accelerate Innovation and Commercialization with I-Corps Training

I-Corps training connects innovators with industry experts, potential partners, and key stakeholders—accelerating technology development and commercialization. It fosters a mindset of use-inspired research, deepens your understanding of the industry ecosystem, and helps you de-risk your innovation to develop a product customers truly want.

This essential, hands-on, cohort-based training is grounded in Steve Blank’s Lean LaunchPad course from Stanford University and is relevant for innovators across disciplines. Faculty, postdocs, students, and staff from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

NSF I Corps training will help you answer questions, such as:

What are your best customer segments?

What is the value proposition of your innovation?

Who will pay for it and what is the business model for your product?

What is the commercialization pathway?

Whether you are starting your research or looking to form a startup read Talking to Humans: Success starts with understanding your customers (Giff Constable, Tom Fishburne, Frank Rimalovski) to learn more about the importance of customer discovery.

Learn more about the I-Corps ecosystem

The National Science Foundation supports I-Corps Hubs through the National Innovation Network.