Transform your discovery
I-Corps helps researchers explore how to transition discoveries into benefits for society.
Explore
In the I-Corps program, scientists and engineers take the first step in assessing if their research has the feasibility to become a product or service of benefit to society.
Engage
We host free events and programs for innovators at all stages, whether you're far along in your innovation journey or are seeking support to get started.
Accelerate
Learn about the national I-Corps Teams program and more opportunities throughout the region that can support you on your journey.
Chart your path to innovation
- Accelerate your discovery’s impact through a startup or new venture.
- Engage with mentors and experienced entrepreneurs.
- Build relationships and gain skills in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
- Receive a $1,500 stipend when you participate in our Propelus program.
- Promising ventures may continue to NSF's national I-Corps program and win a $50,000 small business grant.
Become part of the I-Corps entrepreneurship ecosystem and have access to resources across the Hub-member institutions.
Rutgers University student Sherifat Alaka illuminates fingerprint samples with a special light, while observed by Kimberlee Sue Moran, associate teaching professor and director of forensics. Rutgers is one of two partner institutions in the new Innovation-Corps (I-Corps) Northeast Hub hub funded by the National Science Foundation to foster startups based on university research. Photo credit: ©2020 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Events and Upcoming Regional Programs
Learn how I-Corps can help you make real-world impact with your innovations by turning them into products/services that create value in the market.
A Networking Lunch during Registration will be provided, so please RSVP by Friday, June 6, 2025.
Learn about the impact your research or innovation could have in solving real-world problems by attending our Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers-Health (Newark), a joint introduction to I-Corps, co-sponsored by iJOBS , Rutgers Office for Research,
Session dates:
June 18, 4:00-7:00 pm
June 25, 4:00-7:00 pm
July 9, 4:00-7:00 pm
July 16, 4:00-7:00 pm
Our four-session Propelus program helps researchers explore the customer perspective to inform how a discovery or innovation can become the basis of a successful startup or venture.
Learn how I-Corps can help you make real-world impact with your innovations by turning them into products/services that create value in the market.
Sharing successes
MudderAI, a team that is working to use AI to help with disaster preparedness and response, won the $35,000 Yale Planetary Solutions Prize at Startup Yale. The prize will help them launch a pilot program and further develop its AI-driven disaster management platform. The program will focus on key…
Elder-Joy has been selected to join the VentureWell Spring 2025 E-Team Pioneer cohort for their AI literacy and democracy initiative, which helps onboard senior citizens to AI. The team is also working with local senior centers to help older adults actively shape AI solutions, which they…
URBN Streamlab has prototyped the Garden Fresh Home unit, a device that allows individuals to grow their own plants for food without garden space. The device requires no soil or electricity and is entirely organic and compostable.
Since going through the…
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 11 universities, with new partner institutions added annually. Note: Participants in Hub programs do NOT need to be affiliated with a Hub member university.
