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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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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:20260416T170953
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240628T225231Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240628T224658Z
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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:20260416T170953
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212453Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240628T215016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215016Z
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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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240501T173944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173944Z
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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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240501T173740Z
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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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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:20260416T170953
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240501T172935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T173211Z
UID:22788-1727101800-1727107200@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Pre-Launch
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 introductory 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-pre-launch/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240628T230456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T230456Z
UID:23829-1719561600-1719594000@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 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\,  April 10 — 11:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nFriday\,  April 11 — 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-lessons-learned-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240628T230358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T230358Z
UID:23827-1719561600-1719594000@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 2 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\,  March 20 — 11:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nFriday\,  March 21 — 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-2-lessons-learned-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20230829T163434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T163434Z
UID:18782-1712793600-1712966399@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 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. \nThrough 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 virtual 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\nLESSONS LEARNED SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, April 11 — 12:00 P.M.\nFriday\, April 12 — 10:00 A.M.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-lessons-learned/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20230829T163116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T163116Z
UID:18779-1710979200-1711151999@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 2 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. \nThrough 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 virtual 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\nLESSONS LEARNED SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, March 21 — 12:00 P.M.\nFriday\, March 22 — 10:00 A.M.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-2-lessons-learned/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20231003T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T185640Z
UID:19228-1709942400-1710374399@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:SXSW Pitch 2024
DESCRIPTION:SXSW Pitch returns for its 16th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem’s most exciting\, innovative\, and cutting-edge technology. SXSW Pitch provides an outlet for companies to present their latest ideas to a panel of industry experts\, early adopters\, and representatives from the Venture Capital / Angel Investor community.  The deadline to apply for SXSW Pitch is November 12\, 2023. Learn more about the event at sxsw.com/pitch/. \n2024 Pitch Categories\n\nArtificial Intelligence\, Voice & Robotics\nEnterprise & Smart Data\nEntertainment\, Media & Content\nExtended Reality and Web3 Future of Work\nFood\, Nutrition & Health\nInnovative World Technologies\nSmart Cities\, Transportation & Sustainability\nStudent Startup\n\nSchedule of Events\n\nPitches: Saturday\, March 9 from 10 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.\nPitches: Sunday\, March 10 from 10 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.\nPitch Award Ceremony: Sunday\, March 10 from 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nMeet the Finalists: Monday\, March 13 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.\n\n \n 
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/sxsw-pitch-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20231101T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203848Z
UID:19692-1709902800-1709913600@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Spring 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 Oklahoma State University and New Mexico State University; affiliation with OSU and NMSU 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: Tuesday\, February 6\, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Friday\, February 9\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Friday\, February 23\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Friday\, March 8\, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-spring-1-closing-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20230829T162022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T162042Z
UID:18774-1709683200-1712188799@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 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 6 — 1:00 P.M.\nWednesday\, March 13 — 1:00 P.M.\nWednesday\, March 20 — 1:00 P.M.\nWednesday\, March 27 — 1:00 P.M.\nWednesday\, April 3 — 1:00 P.M.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-sessions/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20240131T173946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T173946Z
UID:21049-1709298000-1709312400@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Spring 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 The University of Texas at Austin; affiliation with UT-Austin 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\, February 26\, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Friday\, March 1\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Friday\, March 8\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Friday\, March 22\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-spring-2-midpoint-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20230824T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T163207Z
UID:18715-1709164800-1709337599@swicorps.org
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. \nThrough 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 virtual 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\nLESSONS LEARNED SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, February 29 — 12:00 P.M.\nFriday\, March 1 — 10:00 A.M.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-1-lessons-learned/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20231207T202549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T213120Z
UID:20283-1708959600-1708966800@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Spring 2 Pre-Launch
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 introductory 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 The University of Texas at Austin; affiliation with UT-Austin 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\, February 26\, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nOpening Workshop: Friday\, March 1\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nMidpoint Workshop: Friday\, March 8\, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nClosing Workshop: Friday\, March 22\, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/idealaunch-spring-2-prelaunch-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260416T170953
CREATED:20230829T161206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T161206Z
UID:18770-1708905600-1709251199@swicorps.org
SUMMARY:National Program: Winter 3 Pre-Launch
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. \nThrough 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 introductory sessions for the virtual 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\nPRE-LAUNCH SCHEDULE \n\nMonday\, February 26 — 1:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, February 27 — 10:00 A.M.\nWednesday\, February 28 — 10:00 A.M.\nThursday\, February 29 — 10:00 A.M.\n\nLEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/national-program-winter-3-pre-launch/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR