Spurring Innovation

The NSF I-Corps™ Hub: Southwest fosters entrepreneurial thinking in academic research to create a thriving innovation ecosystem throughout the region.

Why I-CORPS?

I-Corps equips academic researchers and engineers with the entrepreneurial skills they need to transform their cutting edge research from invention to impact. The I-Corps program provides the knowledge, tools, and support needed to test commercial viability and spur innovation in the marketplace.

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Get Started

Southwest I-Corps offers programs to engage your team in the customer discovery process, establish product-market fit, validate your business model, and improve your odds for commercial success. Join a cohort to transfer your ideas from the lab to the marketplace.

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Stay Informed

Gather insight on invention and innovation by connecting to the hub — you’ll learn about I-Corps teams, successes, and upcoming programs near you.

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