Researchers Considering a Technology-based Startup Join the I-Corps Spark Program 8/13/19

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Researchers Considering a Technology-based Startup
Explore taking your research or technology to the marketplace
Get entrepreneurial training, support, and up to $1,500 to identify customers Learn how to apply for up to $50,000 from the NSF
Increase your chances of receiving an SBIR/STTR award
To apply Click HERE

Join the I-Corps Spark Program delivered at MIT
A free 3-week program to help researchers and engineers explore the potential applications of their new technologies

Next Program:
Program KickOff Workshop– August 13th, 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Closing Workshop – September 18th, 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Location: MIT Campus
How it works:
The interactive course begins with an in-person evening kickoff workshop where teams learn how to:

  • Identify their top customer segments
  • Develop hypotheses about the value proposition they offer each segment
  • Find and effectively interview potential customers about their problems/needs

Over the next three weeks, teams will speak with potential customers. Teams will have two Office Hours with instructors to check-in and receive coaching.

The program wraps-up with a final in-person evening workshop where teams present their findings, get more coaching, and learn about progressing their ideas. Teams that complete this part of the program may apply for a $1,500 micro-grant to conduct additional customer discovery. The goal is to determine if they are solving a real-world problem with a viable market opportunity.
Who it’s for:
Your I-Corps project must be based on new, innovative, and differentiating technology that could be a candidate for a future SBIR proposal. The program is open to individuals and teams across New England

• Current faculty, postdocs, students and staff at any university
• Anyone else working on a serious STEM-related technology

To apply – Click Here
(http://bit.ly/ICSparkapply)
To request more information – icorps@mit.edu