Have you ever wondered what I-Corps is? Your questions may include: ‘What is it?’ ‘Who is it for?’. These are all important questions! In this article, we will set out […]
February 19, 2026 – The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is excited to announce our research regarding the economic impact of the I-Corps program on the state of Illinois. […]
Since 2012, the I-Corps program has had an incredible impact. For the states in our region, I-Corps is a catalyst to transform research into measurable, positive economic impact. Our December [...]
Science-based innovations and inventions have transformed our world. From the semiconductor to the ball-point pen, to recent leaps in AI technology, our world has been completely transformed by [...]
The journey from innovative research to real-world impact can be challenging, but for graduates of the NSF I-Corps program, the NSF Translation to Practice (TTP) initiative represents a natural [...]
On Monday, July 14, 2025, higher education entrepreneurship leaders from 19 Universities gathered in Indianapolis for the Midwest Engineering Entrepreneurship Network (MEEN) Conference. MEEN’s [...]
The Role of Technology Transfer Offices in Innovation By Joy Eakin Being a University innovator can often be challenging and daunting. Luckily, almost all universities provide a hidden [...]
How to Use AI for Customer Discovery By Deb Miedema Customer discovery is essential for any business venture, but it is very time-intensive. How can you make it more […]
The Great Lakes I-Corps Hub had a fantastic 2024! We trained over 500 teams in our I-Corps programs and connected with over 5,000 innovators throughout the region. These I-Corps […]
The Keys to a Great Value Proposition By Dr. Rathindra (Babu) DasGupta A strong value proposition is the cornerstone of any successful business. It articulates the unique value your […]
