September 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST
By participating in this I-Corps cohort, your team will learn how to use the scientific method to validate the translational potential of your technology. This is about equipping your team with tools to translate research into solutions that matter. Regional I-Corps offers a unique opportunity to begin assessing the value proposition of your technology by helping researchers explore how their technology can create real-world impact and think beyond the lab.
Session Dates
- Orientation: Tuesday, September 29, 2 – 3:30 pm CT / 1 – 2:30 pm MT
- Session 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2 – 5 pm CT / 1 – 4 pm MT
- Session 2: Tuesday, October 20, 2 – 5 pm CT / 1 – 4 pm MT
- Session 3: Tuesday, November 3, 2 – 5 pm CT / 1 – 4 pm MT
- Session 4: Tuesday, November 17, 2 – 5 pm CT / 1 – 4 pm MT
- Session 5: Tuesday, December 1, 2 – 5 pm CT / 1 – 4 pm MT
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 13
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Isabelle Bart
Isabelle Bart is a seasoned business and startup coach dedicated to driving impactful change, empowering teams to embrace entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a culture of innovation. She is an international business advisor with proven success in early stage commercialization, marketing and fundraising.
She has mentored leaders in strategy, leadership, and teaches ideation, innovation and commercialization. Access to partners for business plans, marketing, website SEO, and pitch preparation.
Alexander Hegeman-Davis
Alexander Hegeman-Davis is an entrepreneurial leader with more than a decade of experience managing small business operations and supporting innovation and startup ecosystems in higher education. As Assistant Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Wyoming, he designs and implements programs that inspire creativity, foster entrepreneurial thinking, and connect students and faculty with opportunities to launch and grow new ideas.
Prior to joining the University of Wyoming, Alexander spent more than 12 years at Champaign Cycle Co., where he served as President and Sales Manager. In that role, he led daily operations, built high-performing teams, and helped grow a customer-focused business in a competitive market. His work ranged from strategic planning to hands-on bicycle fitting, all grounded in creating positive customer experiences and long-term value.
Alexander is passionate about building bridges between academia and industry, mentoring emerging innovators, and creating inclusive environments where entrepreneurship can thrive—whether in rural communities or on university campuses. He brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to every project, with a strong belief in the power of transforming ideas into action.