NSF I-Corps Novus @ University of Delaware

Name: NSF I-Corps Novus @ University of Delaware
Start: 2026-02-25T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-25T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Faculty Commons at the University of Delaware

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Faculty Commons at the University of Delaware | Newark, DE

An introductory workshop helping researchers and innovators explore the impact potential of existing technologies.
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.

Please RSVP by February 20th, 2026.
Location: ATS Faculty Commons, Pearson Hall
125 Academy Street, The Sandbox - Rm. 116, Newark, DE 19716

This program offers individuals and teams with innovations the opportunity to:

Shift the focus from science & 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.
Panel discussion with recent I-Corps Propelus cohort sharing their experiences
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 opportunity 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