Spring 2027 NSF I-Corps™

@ 5:00 pm

Details and Dates coming soon!

Join our free virtual workshop, led by the UW-Madison regional NSF I-Corps™ program, and take the first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Participants can earn a micro-grant and become eligible for larger programs, including the NSF National I-Corps™ Program ($50k) and I-Corps Boost. Open to eligible members from all higher-education institutes.

Why Join?

This non-credit, hands-on course will equip you with essential entrepreneurial tools and insights, including:

  • Lean LaunchPad Methodology: Master customer discovery, ecosystem mapping, and the Value Proposition Canvas.
  • Customer-Centric Thinking: Understand your customers’ pain points from their perspectives.
  • Strategic Mapping: Identify customer roles, requirements, and decision-making processes.
  • Real-World Connections: Engage with customers, suppliers, and funders to accelerate your innovation journey.

Who Should Attend?

  • Researchers & Innovators: Faculty, staff, and students ready to explore the commercial potential of their research.
  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Individuals seeking entrepreneurial skills and access to a supportive network of mentors and investors.

Spring 2027 NSF I-Corps Great Lakes Hub