Novus I-Corps @ University of Delaware
Schedule
Mon Dec 02 2024 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
FinTech Building, STAR Campus | Newark, DE
About this Event
Join us for NOVUS, an engaging half-day event hosted by the University of Delaware in partnership with the Northeast I-Corps Hub. This free, in-person workshop and networking event at UD brings together researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to help you kickstart your journey. Designed to introduce the I-Corps methodology, NOVUS provides essential skills in Customer Discovery and offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with the broader innovation community; empowering you to unlock the full potential of your research and ideas.
Breakfast & Networking Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by November 25th, 2024.
This program offers individuals and teams with innovations the opportunity to:
- Shift the focus from science and technology to understanding the people who could benefit from your work.
- Explore how Customer Discovery drives innovation (and gets you out of the lab!).
- Meet local I-Corps Program Leaders and Tech Transfer Officers who can guide your journey.
- Learn practical tips from an I-Corps Alumni Panel sharing real-world experiences
- (Optional) Network to form teams and deepen connections within the innovation community.
Who Should Attend:
- Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates from the University of Delaware and Delaware State University campuses working on scientific or technical discoveries,
- Community entrepreneurs interested in exploring innovation at UD,
- Student organization and program leaders interested in how I-Corps can benefit their members;
- Individuals with research and transformative ideas in Delaware.
What You’ll Gain:
Training: A three-hour introduction to the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach, focused on using Customer Discovery to assess a technology’s development potential.
Networking: Build connections with local I-Corps leaders and form teams eligible for the Regional I-Corps program.
Preparation: Gain the foundation to start a Customer Discovery journey with your own team or a new one.
Follow-On Opportunities: Fast-track your way into an upcoming cohort of the 4-week Regional I-Corps Program, with a $1,500 NSF grant to support Customer Discovery.
Don’t miss this opportubity to explore the incredible possibilities your innovation holds. Register today to take the first step toward creating real-world impact.
Sincerely,
NSF I-Corps at UD
Where is it happening?
FinTech Building, STAR Campus, 591 Collaboration Way, Newark, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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