NSF I-Corps (aka Innovation Corps)

I-Corps (pronounced "eye-core") is an accelerator program created by the NSF to help translate scientific and engineering discoveries into commercial ventures.

Participating teams receive a $50,000 grant and gain real-world, hands-on, immersive learning about what it takes to successfully transfer knowledge into products and processes that benefit society. The NSF runs at least three cohorts a quarter, at sites around the country. More details on the NSF I-Corps Teams page.

Considering I-Corps?
Join an introductory webinar! A full description of the criteria, proposal instructions and other essential information is available in the I-Corps Teams Solicitation and Teams FAQ. Visit the NSF's I-Corps Teams page or contact entrepreneur@nyu.edu to learn more and/or how to apply.

Who It's For

NYU faculty and researchers with research or an invention they are seeking to commercialize through a startup venture.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers a program specifically for past NSF awardees, which comes with a $50,000 grant to support research commercialization activities.

For researchers not funded by the NSF, NYU offers a program in collaboration with CUNY and Columbia that provides the same level of training as the NSF program.
Criteria
The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute can help you prepare to apply. Application requirements include:
- Having a team in place at the time of application that includes a PI, a Postdoc or grad student, and an industry mentor with relevant domain expertise
- Understanding the significant time commitment required for this program
- For the NSF program only: having an active NSF award within the last 5 years related to the invention you’ll commercialize through the program
Contact entrepreneur@nyu.edu to learn more about how to apply.

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