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The NU I-Corps program is coordinated through the Roux Institute in coordination with the Center for Research Innovation.  I-Corps is a critical program in the mission of the Roux Institutes efforts to build the technology economy in the state of Maine and the NE region.  The new NE I-Corps Hub activities are integrated into Roux Institutes comprehensive Entrepreneurship programming for early stage, venture launch and acceleration.  The I-Corps model developed at the Roux Institute will be translated across the 13 other Northeastern University Network of campuses.

Programs Offered

  • Hub Spark Online. 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.
Nov
13

Hub Spark Online: AI + Cancer Care

From November 13, 2025 5:00 pm to December 16, 2025 8:00 pm
Jan
13

I-Corps Spark Online (Open to MIT Only): New Manufacturing (INM)

From January 13, 2026 1:00 pm to February 4, 2026 8:00 pm
Jan
21

I-Corps Spark Online: Blue Biotech – Lead by UMaine and Roux Institute

From January 21, 2026 1:00 pm to February 18, 2026 5:00 pm
Jan
28

I-Corps Spark Online

From January 28, 2026 5:00 pm to February 19, 2026 8:00 pm

Mike Pollastri

Principal Investigator

Jack Lesko

Faculty Lead & Partner Director

Jen Boyle

Co-Partner Director

Jim Strickland

Co-Partner Director

Alyce Merrill

Partner Coordinator