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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar. \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n1. Event name\n2. Event date and time\n3. Your contact information (email address preferred)\n4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/teams-oct/
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SUMMARY:Open Office Hours for Welcome to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special NSF SBIR/STTR open office hour focused on startups working in Digital Health\, Human-Computer Interaction\,  Augmented and Virtual Reality\,  and Learning and Cognition technologies. This pilot session will introduce the NSF’s founder-first SBIR/STTR program\, which offers up to $2 million in non-dilutive funding for high-risk\, high-impact innovations. Whether you’re an early-stage founder\, researcher\, or simply curious about the program\, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \nRegister for the webinar here and learn more about the program here.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/open-office-hours-for-welcome-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf-3/
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar. \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n1. Event name\n2. Event date and time\n3. Your contact information (email address preferred)\n4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/teams-sept/
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SUMMARY:Open Office Hours for Welcome to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special NSF SBIR/STTR open office hour focused on startups working in Digital Health\, Human-Computer Interaction\,  Augmented and Virtual Reality\,  and Learning and Cognition technologies. This pilot session will introduce the NSF’s founder-first SBIR/STTR program\, which offers up to $2 million in non-dilutive funding for high-risk\, high-impact innovations. Whether you’re an early-stage founder\, researcher\, or simply curious about the program\, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \nRegister for the webinar here and learn more about the program here.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/open-office-hours-for-welcome-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf-2/
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SUMMARY:LineageLaunch Closing Workshop
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URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-closing-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar. \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n1. Event name\n2. Event date and time\n3. Your contact information (email address preferred)\n4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/teams-aug/
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SUMMARY:LineageLaunch Opening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-opening-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
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CREATED:20250713T222252Z
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UID:26002-1754478000-1754481600@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:Open Office Hours for Welcome to America's Seed Fund at NSF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special NSF SBIR/STTR open office hour focused on startups working in Digital Health\, Human-Computer Interaction\,  Augmented and Virtual Reality\,  and Learning and Cognition technologies. This pilot session will introduce the NSF’s founder-first SBIR/STTR program\, which offers up to $2 million in non-dilutive funding for high-risk\, high-impact innovations. Whether you’re an early-stage founder\, researcher\, or simply curious about the program\, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions. \nRegister for the webinar here and learn more about the program here.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/open-office-hours-for-welcome-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf/
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DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250423T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T215858Z
UID:25945-1754308800-1754314200@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:LineageLaunch Pre-Opening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-pre-opening/
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UID:26016-1752750000-1752753600@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar. \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n1. Event name\n2. Event date and time\n3. Your contact information (email address preferred)\n4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/teams-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250106T212234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212234Z
UID:25908-1749124800-1749128400@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (June)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program-june/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (May)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program-may/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250106T211937Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (April)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program-april/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250106T211146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T211821Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (March)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program-march/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T225932Z
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SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 Weekly Sessions
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. Through the seven-week program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The program includes one virtual session per week over a five-week period.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nSESSION SCHEDULE \n\nWednesday\,  March 5 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  March 12 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  March 19 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  March 26 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  April 2 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-weekly-sessions/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T230244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T230244Z
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SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 1 Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. Through the seven-week program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. These are the closing sessions for the cohort.   \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nSESSION SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\,  February 27 — 11:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nFriday\,  February 28 — 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-1-lessons-learned-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T215922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215922Z
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SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. \nThroughout this program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The virtual kickoff sessions for the Winter 3 Cohort will take place during the week of February 24\, 2025.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nKICKOFF SCHEDULE \n\nMonday\,  February 24 — 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nTuesday\,  February 25 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  February 26 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nThursday\,  February 27 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-kickoff/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250207T190247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T224843Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session on the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program\, which provides funding\, training\, and mentorship opportunities to researchers\, faculty\, and students looking to explore the commercial potential of their innovations. This session will cover the program’s benefits\, application process\, and expectations\, with opportunities to ask questions and engage with program facilitators. \nWhether you have a breakthrough research idea or are curious about the I-Corps experience\, this session will help you take the next step in turning your innovation into real-world impact. Register for the info session here. \nThe information session is hosted by I-Corps personnel from Rice University; affiliation with Rice is not required for program participation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/info-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
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SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 2 Weekly Sessions
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. Through the seven-week program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The program includes one virtual session per week over a five-week period.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nSESSION SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, February 13 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThursday\, February 20 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThursday\, February 27 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 6 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 13 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-2-weekly-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250106T210844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T210844Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (February)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program-february/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T215348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215348Z
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SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 2 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. \nThroughout this program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The virtual kickoff sessions for the Winter 2 Cohort will take place during the week of February 3\, 2025.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nKICKOFF SCHEDULE \n\nMonday\,  February 3 — 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nTuesday\,  February 4 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  February 5 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nThursday\,  February 6 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-2-kickoff/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T224658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T224658Z
UID:23817-1737504000-1740009599@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 1 Weekly Sessions
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. Through the seven-week program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The program includes one virtual session per week over a five-week period.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nSESSION SCHEDULE \n\nWednesday\,  January 22 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  January 29 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  February 5 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  February 12 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  February 19 — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-1-weekly-sessions/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20250106T205147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212453Z
UID:25892-1737028800-1737032400@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams Program (January)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to join an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about the program. NSF I-Corps is an immersive\, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. This seven-week experiential training program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory—accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. \nDuring the webinar\, there will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions. \nRegister for the Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program webinar here. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the I-Corps website or read the I-Corps Teams solicitation. You may also reach out to I-Corps@nsf.gov with any questions. \nDetails will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar\, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information: \n\nEvent name\nEvent date and time\nYour contact information (email address preferred)\nBrief description of the requested accommodation.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/intro-to-the-nsf-i-corps-teams-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240628T215016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215016Z
UID:23810-1736812800-1737158399@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 1 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL I-CORPS TEAMS \nA team accepted into the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps National Teams training program is eligible to be awarded up to $50\,000\, which supports the team’s program participation including stipends and expenses for virtual and in-person customer discovery. \nThroughout this program\, teams engage with prospective customers\, partners\, and others in the ecosystem—evaluating the commercial potential for turning their technologies into successful products\, processes and services. The virtual kickoff sessions for the Winter 1 Cohort will take place during the week of January 14\, 2025.  \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\nApplicants must have a technology development connection to an institution of higher education as well as submit their application from an institution of higher education\nApplicants who have had an active NSF research award in the last five years in a relevant research area — from any field of science or engineering are eligible to apply to the national I-Corps program\nResearchers who have not received a research award from NSF may earn eligibility to the national I-Corps program by first participating in a regional I-Corps program and receiving a letter of recommendation following completion of the program\n\nKICKOFF SCHEDULE \n\nTuesday\,  January 14 — 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nWednesday\,  January 15 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nThursday\,  January 16 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nFriday\,  January 17 — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-1-kickoff/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173944Z
UID:22804-1730898000-1730912400@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 2 Closing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the final session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Texas A&M University; affiliation with TAMU is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 23\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, November 6\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-2-closing-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173836Z
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SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 2 Midpoint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the second session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Texas A&M University; affiliation with TAMU is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 23\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, November 6\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-2-midpoint-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173740Z
UID:22799-1729083600-1729098000@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 2 Opening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the first session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Texas A&M University; affiliation with TAMU is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 23\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, November 6\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-2-opening-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173607Z
UID:22797-1729083600-1729098000@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Closing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the final session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Mississippi State University\, Rice University\, and the University of Texas at San Antonio; affiliation with MSU\, Rice\, or UTSA is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nPre-Launch: Monday\, September 23\, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, September 25\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 2\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-1-closing-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173432Z
UID:22792-1727874000-1727888400@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Midpoint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the second session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Mississippi State University\, Rice University\, and the University of Texas at San Antonio; affiliation with MSU\, Rice\, or UTSA is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nPre-Launch: Monday\, September 23\, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, September 25\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 2\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-1-midpoint-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153331
CREATED:20240501T173320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173320Z
UID:22790-1727269200-1727283600@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Opening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IdeaLaunch provides an introductory foundation for participants to explore the viability of business ideas. The program is intentionally oriented to simulate the time- and cash-constrained environments in which startups operate\, with instructors who will push\, challenge\, and question your business idea to provide direct\, open\, and constructive feedback. Teams will conduct customer discovery interviews to gain real-world insight into their customer bases and learn how to adjust their proposed business models based on market needs. This is the first session of the virtual cohort. \nTeams are required to participate in all sessions and conduct a minimum of 30 customer discovery interviews by the closing workshop. Teams are comprised of 2-5 members who can participate in all workshops and customer discovery efforts\, must have a technical proficiency and an idea to incorporate research/innovation into a product or service\, and must have the rights to practice intellectual property. \nThe virtual cohort is hosted by Mississippi State University\, Rice University\, and the University of Texas at San Antonio; affiliation with MSU\, Rice\, or UTSA is not required for program participation. \nCOURSE GOALS \n\nDevelop best practices for customer discovery\, identifying key stakeholders\, and establishing target markets\nImprove the odds for the commercial success of your innovation\nUnderstand market needs and the commercial ecosystem\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nPre-Launch: Monday\, September 23\, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Wednesday\, September 25\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Wednesday\, October 2\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Wednesday\, October 16\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-fall-1-opening-workshop/
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