Apply for the Upcoming Virtual I-Corps Program!

UNHI is accepting applications for the upcoming virtual UNH I-Corps class. 
 

In our accelerated 3-week virtual format, get support
and engage in entrepreneurial training to explore the commercial potential of your idea.
*Spaces are extremely limited for this virtual course.*

The University of New Hampshire, through UNHInnovation, received National Science Foundation funding to create the UNH I-Corps™ program, which works to bring new innovations developed at the university to the marketplace faster. UNH’s I-Corps training is now offered in an all-virtual format, including instruction, team coaching, and asynchronous, self-paced pre-work.

The Virtual UNH I-Corps pilot leverages remote tools to support online learning and collaboration, as well as structured team exercises to explore the commercial viability of an idea. Participants explore the methods of aligning an innovation or idea with new or existing markets. Teams will apply these methods and conduct online interviews with potential customers to gather market data.

Teams are comprised of the principal investigator or innovator, who serves as the technical lead and project manager; an entrepreneurial lead, who has both technical expertise and leads the survey of the commercial landscape. Teams also have access to a team of four professional mentors for direct advice, office hours, and in-class support. For this program, only teams of two (2) or more will be considered for admission. 

For questions or additional information, please contact unh.icorps@unh.edu

Why Participate?

• Receive tangible support to help you reach and understand your target market, including:
  • LinkedIn Premium^® for you and your teammates
  • Support for necessary communications equipment for successful online interviews
  • Registration to a relevant Virtual Conference to support market investigation 
• Explore real-world impact of your research and technology
• Enable teams to transition work to the marketplace  
  • Transfer knowledge into beneficial products and processes
  • May lead to the commercialization of technology
  • Understand barriers to adoption of technology and processes
• Increased probability of grant success 
  •  Validate research ideas
  •  Increase your visibility in your research area
  •  Enable supporting data and information for future grant proposals
• Unlock eligibility for participation in National I-Corps for up to $50K in funding
• Contribute to NH’s innovation ecosystem