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.

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.

Explore I-Corps

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.

Engage in a program

Accelerate

Learn about the national I-Corps Teams program and more opportunities throughout the region that can support you on your journey.

Follow-on 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

Events and Upcoming Regional Programs

Novus at UConn, September 2024
Sep 20, 11:30 am1:30 pm

Register by Sept 17

The Accelerate UConn Novus workshop will provide teams with information on the NSF I-Corps methodology, give a sneak peek into what is taught in our Propelus program, and explain funding opportunities.

Novus at NJIT, September 2024
Sep 20, 11:30 am3:30 pm

Register by Sept 13

Lunch will be served so please RSVP no later than 09/13.

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, a half-day introduction to I-Corps, co-sponsored by the Northeast I-Corps Hub!

Propelus I-Corps hosted by NJIT
Sep 23

Apply by Sept 23

Session dates: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

  • October 7 (in person)
  • October 9 (virtual)
  • October 16 (virtual)
  • October 30 (in person)

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. This program will take place in person and online hosted by New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Propelus I-Corps hosted by Lehigh University
Sep 23

Apply by Sept. 23

Session dates: 

  • October 1, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • October 8, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • October 22, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • October 29, 4:00 pm - 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.

Sharing successes

Shutterbug Exchange wins CSIT Clean Tech Seed Grant award

Shutterbug Exchange (SBX), a company committed to innovative solar solutions, has been awarded the $75,000 CSIT Clean Tech Seed Grant, Round 3. Their project, named the "Solar Revitalizer" is giving old solar panels a new life using AI and 3D printing, boosting solar panel efficiency while reducing waste.

CarbonBridge selected for ARPA-e GREENWELLS program

Carbonbridge, a project that makes renewable microbial methanol, has been selected for the prestigious ARPA-e award as part of the GREENWELLS program. The DOE project funds 14 projects to develop technologies for harnessing renewable energy sources, and Carbonbridge was the only bio-based method selected to make liquid fuel.

GradTLC launches their website

GradTLC, a startup that offers coaching, consulting, and online blended courses to foster community, flourishing, and scholarly success for graduate students, is officially an LLC and has launched their website. The group completed the Propelus I-Corps program at Princeton University. Visit their new website at https://www.gradtlc.org.

Team Members: Laura Murray, Kate Thorpe

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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.  

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