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

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

University-based STEM researchers and early-stage founders: You’re invited to evaluate the market potential of your deep technology innovation, gain a deeper understanding of your industry, and learn valuable professional skills in a free, month-long I-Corps Regional Course.

The following courses begin online and culminate with funded customer discovery travel to an industry-specific conference:

July 21 – August 20: Open to researchers developing small spacecraft innovations. Features travel to Salt Lake City, UT for the Small Satellites Conference. Hosted by NASA in partnership with Cornell University. Apply by June 3.

August 18 – September 17: Open to energy storage innovators. Features travel to Las Vegas, NV for RE+. Hosted by the NSF Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine in partnership with Binghamton University and Cornell University. Apply by July 23.



The following virtual courses are offered to innovators in all STEM fields unless otherwise stated:

June 2 – July 2: Hosted by IN I-Corps partner Cornell University. Apply by May 7.

June 2 – July 2: Open to cybersecurity researchers. Hosted by IN I-Corps partner West Virginia University. Apply by May 7.

July 7 – August 6: Hosted by IN I-Corps partner University of Vermont. Apply by June 11.

July 28 – August 27: Hosted by IN I-Corps partner University of Rochester. For teams affiliated with business incubators. Apply by July 2.


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

Questions? Contact icorps@cornell.edu or visit https://www.in-icorps.org/regional-courses/.

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