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.
Workshop Schedule:
- Session 1: Feb. 25th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Central Time)
- Session 2: Mar. 04th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Central Time)
- Session 3: Mar. 11th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Central Time)
- Session 4: Mar. 18th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Central Time)
- Break/Catch Up Week
- Final Session: Apr. 1st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Central Time)
Don’t Miss Out!
Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the support of the regional NSF I-Corps program and the UW–Madison Technology Entrepreneurship Office. This is your chance to turn ideas into action.
Applications must be received by midnight on February 10, 2027. Questions can be directed to Fadhel Alrabiah, falrabiah@wisc.edu.
