What Is I-Corps?
The I-Corps program was created by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2011 to facilitate the transition of academic research to market. The NSF offers select teams the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced and rigorous program that helps move products out of the lab and into the market by giving researchers hands-on experience with the challenges of customer discovery.
In the I-Corps™ environment, teams are pushed, challenged, and questioned to help them quickly learn whether or not their ideas are worth pursuing.
Program Structure
The teams — composed of academic technical & entrepreneurial leads and mentors — participate in the curriculum via online instruction and on-site activities at one of the I-Corps Hubs.
Join LAUNCH, UCLA’s fast-paced business model–building program (individuals or teams). Offered year-round on a rolling basis. Link to Upcoming Events.
Complete LAUNCH and work with our mentors to identify the best grants, competitions, and funding paths for your venture.
Apply for the $50,000 market research grant with guidance from the UCLA I-Corps team.
For additional questions about the program, please consult the I-Corps FAQ or contact us at startup@ita.ucla.edu