Transform your discovery
I-Corps helps researchers explore how to transition discoveries into benefits for society.
Apply for Propelus I-Corps
Apply by March 12, 2024 for the regional program taking place April 2, 5, 12 and 26 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET online.
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We host a variety of events and programs for innovators at all stages, whether you're far along in your innovation journey or you're just getting started.
Chart your path to innovation
- Explore the value of your discovery through this National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored program.
- Engage with mentors and experienced entrepreneurs.
- Accelerate your discovery’s impact through a startup or new venture.
Visit our programs page to discover how I-Corps can help you on your innovation journey.
Why participate in I-Corps?
- Researchers build relationships and gain skills in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
- All programs are free.
- Participants in our Propelus I-Corps four-week program receive a $3,000 grant.
- Promising ventures may continue to NSF's national I-Corps program and win a $50,000 small business grant.
- Program alumni become part of the I-Corps entrepreneurship ecosystem and have access to resources across the Hub-member institutions.
Events and Upcoming Regional Programs
Learn about how NSF I-Corps works with State Economic Development Authorities in NJ, PA, DE, & CT connecting programs, resources, and funding to support economic development though tech commercialization and building up the innovation ecosystem in their respective states.
A Networking Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by Monday, April 5, 2023.
Learn about the impact your research or innovation could have in solving real-world problems by attending our Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers-Newark, a half-day introduction to I-Corps.
Learn about the impact your research or innovation could have in solving real-world problems by attending our Novus I-Corps Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), a half-day introduction to I-Corps, followed by optional self-paced coursework.
Sharing successes
The Lambent Data team has been chosen for the highly selective Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (WCBA). Over the next six months, they will engage with healthcare practitioners, public servants, mentors, investors, WCBA staff, and fellow entrepreneurs in the fast-growing healthcare eco-system that is based in Westchester County, New York. Read the press release.
Team member: Kirsten Hund Blair
"After a successful Demo Day presentation, Latent Knowledge has completed their time at Techstars in Sydney, Australia. In addition, several leading institutions and organizations will be rolling the product out globally. Latent Knowledge has also been invited to apply for Boeing Aerospace Xelerated, a funded accelerator for software startups delivered by The Boeing Company from their London office.
Team member: James Reilly
The Northeast Hub team Pylon Fairings from Lehigh University won the Process Master Award in the national I-Corps Teams program for "using all of the tools that were thrown at them."
Team members: Chris Ruhl, Mohd Hanzla, Arindam Banerjee, Doug Engler
Did you attend the I-Corp Northeast Hub Novus or Propelus?
The I-Corps Northeast Hub
The NSF I-Corps Hub: Northeast Region is made up of ten universities, with new partner institutions added annually. Note: Participants in Hub programs do NOT need to be affiliated with a Hub member university.