Interested in exploring the commercial potential of your idea? Join the NSF I-Corps Program! Applications due next week!

The official logo for NSF I-Corps; NSF Innovation Corps

The Shipley Center is excited to share the next cohort of Clarkson’s National Science Foundation Innovation-Corps (NSF I-Corps) Program will be starting soon! Applications are due tomorrow!

What is NSF I-Corps? 

NSF I-Corps is a nationally recognized program that helps innovators explore the commercial potential of their ideas. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world customer discovery, participants gain the tools and experience needed to move research and innovations closer to market impact.

Why Join the Program?

  • Learn the concept of customer discovery – A vital skill for any aspiring innovator or entrepreneur.
  • Test your idea’s potential – Engage directly with potential customers to better understand their needs and strengthen your path to commercialization.
  • Get funding to support your customer discovery research efforts, which may include conference travel or market database access.
  • Enhance your resume. I-Corps is widely recognized in the STEM and business fields.
  • Increase your chances of securing state/federal grants for continued research or business development.
  • Access up to $50K in funding if selected for the national I-Corps program (national program teams are required to be STEM focused).

Apply today or visit our Clarkson NSF I-Corps Program website for more information. Questions? Email us at icorps@clarkson.edu

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