Local I-Corps Courses

Local I-Corps courses utilize the Lean LaunchPad methodology to provide participants with a foundational understanding of how to evaluate their innovation ideas from both business and customer perspectives. These courses emphasize the importance of conducting effective customer discovery interviews—an essential first step in the commercialization process.

Designed to build entrepreneurial skills, these courses are beneficial for anyone, regardless of their career path. Local I-Corps programs are typically hosted at individual universities and are often open to participants from outside the university community.

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Program Benefits

Participating in a Local I-Corps course provides numerous advantages:

Master Customer Discovery: Learn best practices for conducting customer discovery interviews and identifying key stakeholders.
Build Innovation Skills: Gain, practice, and refine entrepreneurial techniques.
Increase Commercial Success: Improve your chances of successfully bringing your innovation to market.
Understand Market Dynamics: Explore market trends and ecosystem needs relevant to your innovation.
Expand Your Network: Connect with peers, instructors, investors, customers, and mentors who share your entrepreneurial interests.
Access Funding Opportunities: Become eligible to apply for the $50,000 National NSF I-Corps™ Team grant.
Prepare for SBIR/STTR Programs: Build a strong foundation for applying to these federal funding opportunities.

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To join a Local, I-Corps course, start by submitting an application for the program of your choice. After submitting your application, a member of the Southeast Regional I-Corps Hub team will reach out with next steps and further details.

Take the first step toward transforming your idea into a market-ready innovation with a Local I-Corps course!

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