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Launched in October 2011, the [http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/ National Science Foundation Innovation Corps ] (NSF I-Corps) program prepares scientists and engineers to extend NSF funded laboratory research projects into the commercial world. Knowledge from NSF-supported basic research can have marketable impact, and thus NSF I-Corps promotes the translation of technologies that will have direct benefits for the economy and society. Importantly, I-Corps is a public-private partnership program, which teaches grantees to recognize valuable product opportunities that can arise from academic research. A targeted curriculum that provides guidance from established entrepreneurs allows viable entrepreneurship training to student participants.  

NSF I-Corps aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem at the local and national levels by incorporating programs such as the I-Corps Teams, Nodes, and Sites. A An NSF supported researcher or institution can apply to either of these programs to help fund their innovative research ideas to the market place. Significantly, NSF I-Corps prepares the participants to successfully apply for the NSF Small Business Innovation Research (<span data-scaytid="1" data-scayt_word="SBIR">SBIR</span>) and Small Business Technology Transfer (<span data-scaytid="2" data-scayt_word="STTR">STTR</span>) programs.&nbsp;

The primary goal of NSF I-Corps is to promote entrepreneurship from NSF-funded research leading to the commercialization of novel technology. Entrepreneurship is approached through the emphasis of customer and business development. I-Corps will be the vehicle to foster start-ups founded by the participants, making successful I-Corps projects prepared for business formation. Prominently, I-Corps programs bridge the NSF Small Business Innovation Research (<span data-scaytid="3" data-scayt_word="SBIR">SBIR</span>) and Small Business Technology Transfer (<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="STTR">STTR</span>) programs. When applicable, additional resources from the private sector are sought by NSF in the form of partnerships and finance. &nbsp;

To achieve its purpose, NSF I-Corps has three distinct components: Teams, Nodes, and Sites. [http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/teams.jsp I-Corps Teams ] are comprised of the principal investigator(s) (PI), an entrepreneurial lead (EL) (i.e. student or <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="postdoc">postdoc</span>), and business mentor. [http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/nodes.jsp I-Corps Nodes ] are hubs (i.e. academic institution) for education, infrastructure, and research that aid academic scientists and engineers in innovation. Moreover, I-Corps Nodes deliver the [http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/curriculum.jsp I-Corps Curriculum ] to I-Corps Teams. Finally, [http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/sites.jsp I-Corps Sites ] are academic institutions that strengthen local innovation by aiding multiple local teams for their technology transition. Depending on position stance as described, NSF I-Corps funding will be allocated to successful applicants of Teams, Nodes, or Sites to initiate the purpose of developing an innovation ecosystem.&nbsp;

#Entrepreneurial goal is aimed to commercialize an NSF funded research technology#NSF I-Corps Team maximum funding is $50,000 for 6 months (research lab on campus can apply for this)#NSF I-Corps Nodes and Sites funding is up to $1.5 million (academic institutions can apply as a Node or Site)#Feeds into successfully applying for an <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="SBIR">SBIR</span>/<span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="STTR">STTR</span>#<span style="font-size: 12px;">Fosters entrepreneurship with additional resources to participants (i.e. workshops, business mentors, etc.). NSF I-Corps Team participants are provided the [http://nciia.org/LLP Lean <span data-scaytid="12" data-scayt_word="LaunchPad">LaunchPad</span>] class taught by Steve Blank.&nbsp;</span>#Promotes an innovation ecosystem for both students and academic institutions#I-Corp Teams follow a curriculum made up of seven hypothesis-validation components: 1) Value Proposition of the proposed product. 2) Customer use-case and pain point (identifying customer problems). 3) Demand creation. 4) Channel development. 5) Revenue model. 6)Partnership strategy. 7)Resource requirement (what are most important assets required).#Monthly webinars that disburse needed developmental skills.

NSF I-Corps has helped many students and campuses develop entrepreneurial pursuits with laboratory research technologies.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12px;">Below are three presentations and one video from successful </span>'''I-Corps Teams'''<span style="font-size: 12px;">at Rochester Institute of Technology, Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Pennsylvania and <span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="Uinvesity">Uinvesity</span> of Nebraska - Lincoln (video).&nbsp;</span>

3) &nbsp; &nbsp; NSF I== Carnegie-Corps Nodes and Sites funding is up to $1.5 million (academic institutions can apply as a Node or Site)Mellon University ==

5) &nbsp; &nbsp; Fosters entrepreneurship with additional resources to participants (i.e. workshops, business mentors, etc.). NSF I== University of Nebraska-Corps Team participants are provided the Lean &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LaunchPad class taught by Steve Blank.&nbsp;Lincoln ==

<span style="font-size: 12px;">Five I-Corps Nodes have been selected at Atlanta (Georgia Tech), Ann Arbor (University of Michigan), [[Www.DCicorps.org|Washington, DC Area]] (University of Maryland, George Washington University, Virginia Tech), New York Area (<span data-scaytid= Impact Achieved For Students "25" data-scayt_word="CUNY">CUNY</span>, NYU, Columbia), and CampusSan Francisco Bay Area (UCSF, <span data-scaytid="26" data-scayt_word="UC">UC</span> Berkeley, Stanford). This website explains the NSF I-Corps Node at <br/span> [http://innovate.gatech.edu/programs/innovation-corps-icorps/ Georgia Tech]<span style="font-size: 12px;">.</span>

<span style="font-size: 12px;">Currently, there are 10 NSF </span>'''I-Corps has helped many students and campuses develop entrepreneurial pursuits with laboratory research technologies.'''<span data-scaytid="27" data-scayt_word="Sitesin">'''Sites'''<span style="font-size: 12px;">in</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;">the United States:</span>

Below are 3 presentations and 1 video from successful '''I-Corps Teams''' at Rochester Institute of Technology, Carnegie-Mellon University, University of Pennsylvania, and Uinvesity of Nebraska - Lincoln (video)[[File:MapSites.&nbsp;png]]

'''1) Akara Solutions: Flexible, Low Cost Cooling Technology for LED Lighting'''
, Principal Investigator: Satish Kandlikar, Rochester Institute of Technology {{#widget:SlideShare|doc=arkasolutionsfinalpresentation-120220172441= I-phpapp01|widthCorps Team =425|height=348}} 

''<span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Prinicipal">Prinicipal<br/span>'''2Investigator (PI) Semiconductor-Based Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Sensors,:&nbsp;'''
Principal Investigator: Lisa Porter, Carnegie-Mellon UniversityServes as the technical lead and the project manager.

{{#widget:SlideShare|doc''Entrepreneurial Lead (<span data-scaytid=senseverefinalpresentation"29" data-120220171145-phpapp02|widthscayt_word=425|height=348}}"EI">EI</span>): ''Typically''&nbsp;''a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, or other student that possesses relevant technical knowledge and deep commitment to investigate the commercial landscape surrounding the innovation. This person should be prepared to support the transition of technology if the team demonstrates readiness appropriate to leave the academic institution.

<br/>'''3) Pilot Production Of Large Area Uniform Single-Crystal Graphene Films,&nbsp;'''
Principal Investigator: Alan Johnson, University of Pennsylvania {{#widget:SlideShare|doc=graphenefrontiersfinalpresentation-120220172739-phpapp02|width=425|height=348}}The academic institution should apply if it has resources setup to be a feasible Node or Site.  '''4) Imagaing Diseases,&nbsp;'''Principal Investigator: Stephen DiMagno, University of Nebraska-Lincoln {{#Widget:Youtube|id=1xJTwv6QAK0}} <br/><br/>Three '''I-Corps Nodes''' have been selected If the academic institution collaborates with multiple departments at Georgia Techthe university, University of Michiganthen it should apply as a Site. If it is one department, and Stanford Universitythen it should apply as a Node. This website explains #Complete the application on the NSF I-Corps Node at Georgia Tech ([http://innovate[Www.gatechnsf.edu/programsgov/innovation-corps-icorps/ http://innovate.gatech.edunews/programsspecial reports/innovationi-corps-icorps/|website])&nbsp;   <br/>Currently, there are 10 NSF '''I-Corps Sites''' in ]. Make sure to state how the United States: [[File:MapSitesfunds will be distributed on campus to selected research teams to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.png]] = Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

The NSF I= Contact Information &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;[http://uoresearch.uoregon.edu/sites/uoresearch1.wc-sites.uoregon.edu/files/resize/uploads/images/IWantYou-Corps programs can be brought to campus through three ways2-260x352.jpg http: Teams, Nodes, or Sites//uoresearch. Individual research labs that have had NSF funding in the last five years can apply for the NSF Iuoregon.edu/sites/uoresearch1.wc-Corps Teamsites. Academic institutions can apply to be either as a Node or Site to foster selected teams on campusuoregon.edu/files/resize/uploads/images/IWantYou-2-260x352.jpg] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;=

<u>'''IPhone: (703) 292-Corps Team'''</u>''':'''7876

Email: stellis@nsf.gov&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1) Need to identify a principal investigator (PI), entrepreneurial lead (student), and business mentor

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2''<span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="EHR">EHR</span>- Don Millard''Phone:(703) Either the PI or entrepreneurial lead needs to have NSF funding or has had NSF funding within the last five years to apply for an NSF I292 -Corps Team4620

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4) Contact a program officer on the NSF I''GEO- <span data-Corps website ([http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/iscaytid="35" data-corps/ www.<bscayt_word="Raffaella">nsfRaffaella</bspan>.gov/news/special_reports/i<span data-scaytid="36" data-<bscayt_word="Montelli">corpsMontelli</bspan>/] Phone: (703) to assess if the Team is eligible for an NSF I292-Corps Team grant.&nbsp;4361

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5) Apply on the NSF I-Corps website ([httpEmail://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/ www.<b>rmontell@nsf</b>.gov/news/special_reports/i-<b>corps</b>/] )

<br/>'''MPS- Linda <uspan data-scaytid="37" data-scayt_word="Sapochak">I-Corps Node or SiteSapochak</uspan>:&nbsp;'''Phone: (703) 292- 4932

''<span data-scaytid="38" data-scayt_word="SBE">SBE</span>- Erik Herron&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2)&nbsp;If the academic institution collaborates within multiple departments at the university then it should apply as a Site. If it is one department, then it should apply as a Node''

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3Phone: (703) Complete the application on the NSF I292-Corps website ([http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/ www.<b>nsf</b>.gov/news/special_reports/i-<b>corps</b>/] ). Make sure to state how the funds will be distributed on campus to selected research teams to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.7318

Program Officers for Additional I-Corps areinquiries may be sent to&nbsp;[mailto:i-corps@nsf.gov i-corps@nsf.gov].

1)For more information, visit the NSF I-Corps website directly at&nbsp;Rathindra DasGupta, telephone: 703-292-8353, email: [mailtohttp:rdasgupt@//www.nsf.gov rdasgupt@/news/special_reports/i-corps/index.jsp http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/index.jsp]<span style="font-size: 12px;">.</span>

2)&nbsp<span style="font-size: 12px;Anita La Salle">Introductory webinars are held every first Tuesday of the month at 2p.m. <span data-scaytid="39" data-scayt_word="est">est</span>, telephone: 703to answer any questions about I-292Corps. The webinars provide updates about the curriculum, I-5006Corp contacts, email: [mailto:alasalle@nsf.gov alasalle@nsfand other important dates.gov]</span>

Go to&nbsp;http://www.nsf.gov/<span data-scaytid="40" data-scayt_word="cgi-bin">cgi-bin<br/span>Any I-Corps inquiry may be sent to/goodbye?https: [mailto:i-corps@//nsf.gov iwebex.com/<span data-scaytid="41" data-corps@scayt_word="nsf">nsf</span>/j.gov]php?ED=221795892&<span data-scaytid="42" data-scayt_word="UID">UID</span>=1514200052&PW=<span data-scaytid="43" data-scayt_word="NZjJiNjExNzEz">NZjJiNjExNzEz</span>&RT=<span data-scaytid="44" data-scayt_word="MiMxMQ">MiMxMQ</span>%3D%3D

NSF I-Corps Website: [http[Category://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/ www.<b>nsf</b>.gov/news/special_reports/i-<b>corps</b>/Organizations]]