University of Akron and University of Toledo I-Corps
University of Akron and University of Toledo I-Corps
October 3 - November 21
Free
Course Description
The I-Corps program is all about customer discovery! The I-Corps Program supports teams through an intensive 7-meeting critical evaluation. Our goal is to help faculty, students, and the community answer important questions about their business, product, or technology idea through coaching and direct customer interactions.
The I-Corps program can help you:
- Get clarity on your customer
- Learn and apply best practices on the business model canvas
- Get direct feedback on your business idea
- Expand your network and access needed resources
- Level up your business!
Course Schedule
Applications Due Sept 7
- Teams Selected: Friday, Sept 12
- Week 1: Friday, Oct 3 Group Meeting
- Week 2: Friday, Oct 10 Individual Meeting
- Week 3: Friday, Oct 17 Group Meeting
- Week 4: Friday, Oct 24 Individual Meeting
- Friday, Oct 31 No Meeting
- Week 5: Friday, Nov 7 Group Meeting
- Week 6: Friday, Nov 14 I-Corps Panel
- Week 7: Friday, Nov 21 I-Corps Finale
All I-Corps meeting sessions will be held virtually. Group Meetings will be held 12pm – 2:30pm ET. Individual Meetings will be scheduled for 30-minute timeslots between 9am and 3pm ET on the dates listed.
Register using the form below. Questions can be directed to uaicorps@gmail.com
Not sure you are ready for I-Corps today, but want to participate in the future? Contact Fred Carter, program coordinator and recruiter, at fcarter@uakron.edu