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SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Midpoint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rice\,  LSU\,  UTSA\nIdeaLaunch 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. \nTeams must register by September 20.  \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\nThursday\, September 26 from 2:00-3:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 3 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 17 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 31 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/fall-cohort-1-midpoint-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T090000
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SUMMARY:I-Corps Hispanic Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM)\, the NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-Atlantic Region is proud to present the I-Corps Hispanic Innovation Forum\, a virtual event featuring presentations by Hispanic leaders\, innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and educators involved in I-Corps. \nDate: Thursday\, October 12\nTime: 9 a.m.-noon\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nRegistration: Eventbrite
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/i-corps-hispanic-innovation-forum/
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SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Opening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rice\,  LSU\,  UTSA\nIdeaLaunch 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. \nTeams must register by September 20.  \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\nThursday\, September 26 from 2:00-3:30 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 3 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 17 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 31 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/fall-cohort-1-opening-workshop/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T153000
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SUMMARY:IdeaLaunch: Fall 1 Pre-Launch
DESCRIPTION:Rice\,  LSU\,  UTSA\nIdeaLaunch 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 for 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. \nTeams must register by September 20.  \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\nThursday\, September 26 from 2:00-3:30 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 3 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 17 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\nTuesday\, October 31 from 1:00-5:00 P.M.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/fall-cohort-1-pre-launch-workshop/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T150000
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SUMMARY:LineageLaunch: Closing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LineageLaunch assists teams with their national application preparation to ensure they are set up for success at the national level. The program is open to researchers and entrepreneurs who have been accepted into a national program through previous NSF research lineage. This is the closing session for the virtual cohort.  \nParticipating teams will conduct 10+ interviews\, meet with an I-Corps instructor for 1-on-1 office hours\, and attend online sessions to develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program. Teams are required to participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions and develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program by the end of the program. \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\n2-5 team members who can participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions\nAcceptance into a national I-Corps program through prior NSF research lineage\nRights to practice intellectual property\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, August 17 from 1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M.\nThursday\, August 24 from 1:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.\nAugust 28 – September 6: Office Hours\nThursday\, September 7 from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-closing-workshop/
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SUMMARY:LineageLaunch: Pre-Launch Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LineageLaunch assists teams with their national application preparation to ensure they are set up for success at the national level. The program is open to researchers and entrepreneurs who have been accepted into a national program through previous NSF research lineage. This is the introductory session for the virtual cohort.  \nParticipating teams will conduct 10+ interviews\, meet with an I-Corps instructor for 1-on-1 office hours\, and attend online sessions to develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program. Teams are required to participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions and develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program by the end of the program. \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\n2-5 team members who can participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions\nAcceptance into a national I-Corps program through prior NSF research lineage\nRights to practice intellectual property\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, August 17 from 1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M.\nThursday\, August 24 from 1:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.\nAugust 28 – September 6: Office Hours\nThursday\, September 7 from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-pre-launch-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051157
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SUMMARY:Texas & Gulf Coast Higher Education - Applying for the Activate Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Houston\, greater Texas\, and the Gulf Coast’s innovation ecosystems are emerging leaders in technologies that can address climate change and other global challenges. The new Activate Houston Community joins a growing innovation ecosystem that builds upon the region’s energy leadership with an important new focus on enabling a low-carbon future. \nJoin several Texas- and Gulf Coast-based universities and I-Corps Hub institutions to learn more about the two-year Activate Fellowship\, which provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding\, technical resources\, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists\, engineers\, technologists\, and fellow entrepreneurs. \nJoin us via Zoom to get an early opportunity to learn more about our fellowship\, our plans for Texas\, and get your questions answered. \nFor more information about the fellowship and this year’s application process and to sign up for application updates\, visit https://www.activate.org/apply.
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/texas-gulf-coast-higher-education-applying-for-the-activate-fellowship/
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SUMMARY:LineageLaunch: Opening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LineageLaunch assists teams with their national application preparation to ensure they are set up for success at the national level. The program is open to researchers and entrepreneurs who have been accepted into a national program through previous NSF research lineage. This is the opening session for the virtual cohort.  \nParticipating teams will conduct 10+ interviews\, meet with an I-Corps instructor for 1-on-1 office hours\, and attend online sessions to develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program. Teams are required to participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions and develop a customer ecosystem diagram\, a list of customer contacts\, and a strong understanding of the expectations of the national program by the end of the program. \nTEAM ELIGIBILITY \n\n2-5 team members who can participate in all interviews\, office hours\, and online sessions\nAcceptance into a national I-Corps program through prior NSF research lineage\nRights to practice intellectual property\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \n\nThursday\, August 17 from 1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M.\nThursday\, August 24 from 1:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.\nAugust 28 – September 6: Office Hours\nThursday\, September 7 from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://swicorps.org/event/lineagelaunch-opening-workshop/
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