NSF I-Corps Hub Northeast Region

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Transform your discovery

I-Corps helps researchers explore how to transition discoveries into benefits for society.

Apply for I-Corps

We host a new Propelus I-Corps four-week training program every two months.

Apply by June 29, 2023 for the next Propelus I-Corps program that will take place July 24, 26, August 2 and 16, 2023 in the evenings.

Apply

Please direct any questions about the application process to Hub coordinators Caitlin Baiduc ([email protected]), Mark DeGuzman ([email protected]), and Vanessa Calu ([email protected]).

Curious about I-Corps?

Read below or head over to the Explore page learn more and find our full list of programs and other opportunities.

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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

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Events and Upcoming Regional Programs

Industry Connect: MD&M East 2023
Jun 6

For researchers exploring commercialization pathways and funding for their research or innovations, students and post-docs interested in learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship, and community startups looking to connect with our community, join us for a new special event called Industry Connect 

Info session: Cleantech Propelus regional program
Jun 9

Make a real-world impact with your cleantech innovation by turning it into a product or service that provides value to customers.

This 4-week Cleantech Propelus I-Corps program will be a…

Industry Connect: MD&M East 2023
Jun 13

For researchers exploring commercialization pathways and funding for their research or innovations, students and post-docs interested in learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship, and community startups looking to connect with our community, join us for a new special event called Industry Connect 

Novus @ Princeton
Jun 13

Lunch will be provided - please RSVP no later than 6/7.

Learn about the impact your research or innovation could have in solving real-world problems by attending our NEW Novus I-Corps Program at Princeton University, a half-day introduction to I-Corps, co-sponsored by the 

Entrepreneurship Essentials: First Raise
Jun 15

Join Princeton alums Jim Cohen ’86 and Mark Poag ’93, general partners of Fitz Gate Ventures, an early stage, network-driven venture capital firm, as they provide an overview of how startups raise money to get…

Cleantech Propelus I-Corps regional program
Jun 19

Apply by June 19, 2023 for session dates: July 6, July 10, July 17, and 31 from 9:30am - 12:30pm ET online.

An info session will be held June 9.

This 4…

Industry Connect: MD&M East 2023
Jun 20

For researchers exploring commercialization pathways and funding for their research or innovations, students and post-docs interested in learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship, and community startups looking to connect with our community, join us for a new special event called Industry Connect 

Propelus I-Corps Regional Program - July/August 2023
Jun 29

Apply by June 29, 2023

Program session dates: July 24, July 26, August 2, August 16 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm online.

Through this program we provide training and grants to support team-based customer research aimed at investigating the viability and societal impact of scientific and…

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.  

University of Delaware
Delaware State University
Rutgers University
NJIT
Princeton University
Rowan University
Temple University
Lehigh University
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