NSF I-Corps Cohort Application The NSF I-Corps program is designed to help researchers and innovators explore the commercial potential of their technology. Teams will participate in an intensive training program where they’ll engage with customers, refine their business hypotheses, and assess market opportunities. Team Information Team Name Proposed name for your team/project. Primary Point of Contact Your Name Full Name Your Email Address Email Address Phone Number Institution/Organization: Team Composition (3 members required) Entrepreneurial Lead (EL): Full Name Role (e.g., student, postdoc, etc.) Institution/Organization: Email Address Technical Lead (TL): Full Name Role (e.g., faculty, PI) Institution/Organization: Email Address Technical Lead (TL): Full Name Role (e.g., faculty, PI) Institution/Organization: Email Address Additional Team Members (Optional) Full Name Role (e.g., faculty, PI) Institution/Organization: Email Project and Technology Description Title of Technology or Innovation: Brief title or name of your project. Technology Summary (Max 250 words): Provide a brief description of the technology, research, or innovation. Include key components, applications, and the scientific basis. Stage of Development (Select one): Early Concept Prototype Lab-Validated Field-Tested Have you participated in any other entrepreneurial programs (e.g., I-Corps Site, VentureLab, accelerator programs)? Yes No If yes, briefly describe the status: Team Goals and Commitment Why do you want to participate in the I-Corps program? (Max 150 words): What are your commercialization goals? Describe any steps you’ve taken towards commercialization (e.g., customer discovery, market research). Time Commitment All team members are required to participate actively for the duration of the program. Confirm your team’s availability: Yes, all team members can commit. Institutional and Support Information Affiliated Institution/Organization: List the university, lab, or organization that your team is affiliated with. Institutional Support Contact (if applicable): Email Role Intellectual Property Status: Yes No If yes, provide program details: Additional Information File Select Files Attach "Optional" Supporting Materials: (1) Technology Overview Slide Deck (2) Short Video (3-min max) explaining your innovation (3) Other relevant materials Maximum 3 files.500 MB limit.Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mp4, avi, mov. How did you hear about this opportunity? Institution/University I-Corps Alumini Social Media Newsletter Other "How did you hear..." Other Certification of Accuracy By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the team is committed to fully participating in the NSF I-Corps program. CAPTCHA Leave this field blank
