Attend our free regional I-Corps short courses developed specifically for STEM researchers. Whether you are just curious about entrepreneurship or certain you want to create a startup, our programs provide engineers and scientists with the ideal entry point to explore the potential value of their research or innovation. Individuals and teams may apply.
Program Progression – Participants begin with a three-week program called Spark . After completing Spark, participants that are candidates for the National Teams program may be eligible to apply for the Fusion program, during which each team can receive a microgrant of up to $1,000 to conduct further customer discovery. Completing both Spark and Fusion may qualify participants to apply for the NSF I-Corps Teams program and a grant of up to $50,000.