Brown University is a research-intensive Ivy League university which emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, research and innovation, grounded in a broad understanding of local and global needs and concerns. The I-Corps training in deep-tech entrepreneurship fits with a larger strategy for Brown to increase the economic and social impact of its investments in science and technology.
Brown will offer I-Corps Spark training on a bi-annual basis, and will act as a feeder for the Rhode Island region into the NorthEast Hub regional and national training programs.
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.
Team Members
Professor Tejal Desai, Sorensen Family Dean, School of Engineering
Principal Investigator
Professor Angus Kingon, The Barrett Hazeltine University Professor of Entrepreneurship and Organizational Studies, and Professor of Engineering
Faculty Lead & Project Director