At the core of every I-Corps journey lies a clear problem and an idea to solve it. For Sheila Fields, owner of BFields Solutions, Inc., and a past participant in the Great Plains I-Corps Program, the problem is antibiotic overuse and the consequences it has for patients and healthcare systems alike. Partnering with Dr. Scott Campbell and his research team,

When Bella Peterson first joined the I-Corps program, she was a college student with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Through University of North Dakota’s Center for Innovation, Bella connected with Russell Schell of RJ Energy Solutions to assist him with customer discovery throughout the 5-week program. Originally, their technology focused on repurposing wasted heat from commercial kitchens to improve

What started as a need to improve online learning for his personal computer science studies soon led Kian Ansarinajed and his sister Melika to think bigger. “Initially, I needed a platform with the features I wanted—that was my first step. But, as I talked with friends and proceeded with customer discovery, I learned about the common challenges people faced while

When Dr. Cathy Off and her team joined I-Corps, they were still discovering how to develop and market a technology that would enhance the lives of stroke survivors with aphasia. Learn more about their journey!

In the world of entrepreneurship, the journey from idea to market is often filled with challenges, pivots, and learning experiences. For Ryan Rykhus and Lisa MacFadden the I-Corps program has been no different.

A Chat with Kristin Di Bona of Wyonics

Dentifrice Advances, a team from University of South Dakota, shares their insights on completing the NSF National I-Corps training.