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NSF I-Corps: Explore your innovation’s potential for societal & economic impact!

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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 1:00 PM –

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 1:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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NSF I-Corps: Explore your innovation’s potential for societal & economic impact!

Virtual and conference-based courses led by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub 

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: 

September 21 – October 21: For researchers developing battery tech innovations. Includes travel to Detroit, MI for The Battery Show. Apply by August 26.

September 21 – October 21: For researchers developing semiconductor and microelectronics innovations. Includes travel to San Francisco, CA for SEMICON West. Apply by August 26.

September 28 – October 28: For researchers developing medtech innovations. Includes travel to Boston, MA for The MedTech Conference. Apply by September 2. 

October 26 – November 23: For researchers developing energy storage innovations. Features travel to Las Vegas, NV for the RE+ Conference. Apply by September 30. 

December 7 – January 15: For researchers developing ag tech innovations. Features travel to Charlotte, NC for the American Farm Bureau Convention. Apply by November 4.

The following virtual courses are open to innovators in all STEM fields: 

July 27 – August 26: For startup/incubator teams. Apply by July 8.

September 4 – October 7: Apply by August 19.

October 12 – November 12: Apply by September 16. 

October 19 – November 18: Apply by September 23.

October 19 – November 18: For startup/incubator teams. Apply by September 23. 

November 11 – December 16: Apply by October 14. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now!

Please contact icorps@cornell.edu for any questions. 

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