The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program helps transition academic research and STEM-based innovations from the lab to real-world application. In partnership with the New York Region I-Corps Hub, Rensselaer offers a five-week program open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across New York’s Capital Region.
Teams with a STEM-based technology concept receive $3,000 in funding to develop a Business Model Canvas and conduct customer discovery interviews. The program provides mentorship, training, resources, networking, and infrastructure to help participants assess the commercial potential of their innovation beyond campus borders.
Upon completing the regional program, teams may be eligible to apply for the National NSF I-Corps Teams program—an intensive seven-week training initiative with the opportunity to receive a $50,000 grant to further their entrepreneurial journey.
- What is I-Corps? Why should I participate?
- Hear from RPI teams who experienced this program.
To find out more information, please:
- Fill out NSF I-Corp @Rensselaer Interest Form and
- Book a meeting with Jason Kuruzovich (kuruzj@rpi.edu).