I-Corps National Teams Program
Teams that successfully complete a regional I-Corps short course program may be eligible to apply for the I-Corps national teams program. Those accepted into the national program receive up to $50,000 to assist with customer discovery and to cover the expenses of all team members attending the opening and closing workshops.
Tamela Serensits, Spring 2022 National Teams Cohort Member
“The National Teams program was super-intense, but it was also a lot of fun. For us, we were able to come away with the impression that there is room in the 3D-printing world for more solutions for quality control, and now we’re going to pursue a prototype of a possible solution for quality control.”
How to Get Involved
- Ensure Eligibility & Review Requirements
- NSF hosts monthly webinars about the national teams’ program, you can view more here
- You can learn more about these webinars and watch an introductory video (which describes the steps in the application process and helps you determine if I-Corps is a good fit for you and your idea)
- Apply
- Once you’re ready to apply, reach out to the Penn State NSF I-Corps Program Manager, Derek Gross
- Eligible teams can then submit the online executive summary form
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