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
UNO researchers are leading a National Science Foundation-backed project to elevate critical thinking and problem-solving skills for students in STEM fields. Source: UNO News University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) STEM TRAIL Center Research Director Tracie Reding, Ed.D., has received a $400,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant for a project called INSIGHTS, which uses AI-powered learning analytics dashboards to improve higher-order
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
A Chat with Kristin Di Bona of Wyonics
Ensure you have the right mix of skills and expertise on your team to experience the program’s full potential.
A Journey of Discovery and Growth