NSF I-Corps: Explore your innovation’s potential for societal & economic impact!
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Tue, Feb 3, 2026 1:00 PM –
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:55 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Could your innovative research change the world?
Participate in a free, month-long I-Corps Regional Course to receive expert guidance as you evaluate the market potential of your deep technology innovation. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your field and learn valuable professional skills in the process.
The following Conference Courses begin online and feature funded customer discovery travel to an industry-specific event:
March 16 – April 15: Open to researchers developing energy innovations. Includes travel to San Diego, CA for the ARPA-E Summit. Apply by February 18.
April 27 – May 22: Open to researchers developing enterprise innovations (AI, cybersecurity, IoT, edge computing, data centers, digital transformation). Includes travel to Santa Clara, CA for TechEx North America. Apply by April 1.
May 11 – June 5: Open to researchers developing oncology innovations. Includes travel to Chicago, IL for the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Apply by April 15.
June 1 – July 1: Open to researchers developing biotech innovations. Includes travel to San Diego, CA for the BIO International Convention. Apply by May 6.
The following Virtual Courses are open to innovators in all STEM fields:
March 30 – April 29: Apply by March 4.
April 6 – May 6: Apply by March 11.
April 13 – May 13: Open to startup/incubator teams. Apply by March 18.
April 20 – May 20: Apply by March 25.
June 1 – July 1: Apply by May 6.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now!
Please contact icorps@cornell.edu for any questions.