Course Description I-Corps Medical Jumpstart will help you explore the commercial viability of your Medical-based innovation idea. I-Corps uses the Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup), and it will help you systematically test key assumptions about your technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment […]
Course Description Turn your ideas into reality with UIC I-Corps! The NSF I-Corps program gives participants an introduction to the Lean Launchpad methodology and familiarize them with the Business Model Canvas and customer discovery. At the conclusion of the program, participants are encouraged to apply for the national level with the NSF I-Corps program […]
Course Description The ISU I-Corps program is a training ground for faculty, postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate students to learn how to increase the impact of their research by exploring the commercial potential of their research and technology. The five-week curriculum focuses on customer discovery to support the transition of ideas, devices, processes, or intellectual […]
Webinar Description This free, one-hour webinar will provide an overview of the different partnerships with industry and allow ample time for Q&A. Learn about: Identifying Potential Partnerships Discover effective strategies to identify and evaluate potential industry partners that align with your mission and objectives. Navigating Common Issues Gain insights into common challenges faced in industry […]
Webinar Description Moving an innovation from lab-to-market can often take a lot of time and money. Because the commercialization journey is longer for science and technology discoveries, a wider variety of funding sources is utilized. This free, one-hour webinar will explore the different types of funding available to you for commercialization purposes and provide a […]
This free webinar provides an insightful overview of the university technology transfer offices, and how you work with them to help commercialize your innovation. Learning Objectives Understand the role of the university technology transfer office. Understand how researchers can work with the technology transfer to expand the reach and impact of their discoveries. Understand […]
NSF I-CORPS HUB: GREAT LAKES REGION
The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region aims to spur innovation, collaboration, and economic impact in the region. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, this regional alliance is a network of educational institutions and other partners that educate, support, and connect academic researchers to the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region.