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2024 Year in Review

The Great Plains Hub celebrated its second year in 2024, marked by exponential growth and significant milestones. The Hub expanded the number of cohorts offered compared to its inaugural year and hosted its first National I-Corps Program. Additionally, the Hub welcomed the University of Montana as a new partner institution, and connected with three potential institutional partners, with formal partnerships

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Instructor Highlight: Steve Hanlon

Steve Hanlon is a high-technology executive experienced in product development, operations, and senior management in the medical device sector. He has held Vice President of R&D, President, and CTO positions in both large and start-up organizations, and has enjoyed operating his own consulting company. He serves as the Director of the Health and Bioscience Innovation Hub at University of Wyoming.

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The Success of I-Corps Innovation Week

Celebrating I-Corps Innovation Week  Our first I-Corps Innovation Week was a big success, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and educators across the Great Plains. The week-long event series offered opportunities to collaborate, learn, and showcase exciting new ideas. Through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and plenty of networking, participants got practical advice and built connections to push their ventures forward.  Innovation Week

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Instructor Highlight: Dr. Amy Whitney

We interviewed Dr. Amy Whitney, the core Lead Instructor for the Great Plains I-Corps Hub, to explore her insights and experiences in guiding teams through the journey of technology commercialization.

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