Upcoming I-Corps Opportunities

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options

Thursday, July 7 (11:00 - 11:45 a.m. EST) - Virtual

Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC for this virtual workshop providing insight into the SBIR and STTR application process and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the live workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding:

How to approach writing a successful SBIR proposal
Strategies for submitting a successful proposal
SBIR/STTR Assistance Program which can help eligible companies, based in upstate New York, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal.

After registering, participants will receive access to the SBIR/STTR video series, a set of short videos containing valuable background information, which they are encouraged to review prior to the workshop.

The event is free and open to the public. Register now to secure your spot .

Applications Open for I-Corps Regional Courses

University of Vermont (8/8 - 9/8) & Cornell University (9/2 - 10/5)

In the 4.5 week virtual I-Corps regional courses, researchers working on a deep tech innovation will have the opportunity to “get out of their comfort zone” and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit. Applicants may apply with a team of 1-3 people.

Upcoming I-Corps regional courses and their application deadlines include:

University of Vermont | August 8 -September 8 | Apply by August 4
Cornell University | September 2 - October 5 | Apply by August 31

The Upstate New York I-Corps Node harnesses the entrepreneurial knowledge of experienced mentors and faculty from the nation’s top university R&D region; it is a hub for commercialization training in the Northeast, connecting researchers to valuable resources through national and regional I-Corps programs.