BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gp-icorps.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Guatemala
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231102T120000
DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z
CREATED:20230816T191328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z
UID:3551-1696496400-1698926400@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Fall Cohort
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/fall-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230817T160000
DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z
CREATED:20230620T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z
UID:3234-1689685200-1692288000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Summer II Cohort
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/summerii/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230619T143000
DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z
CREATED:20230623T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z
UID:3293-1687183200-1687185000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:I-Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/i-corps-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230522T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230622T060000
DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z
CREATED:20230512T224300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z
UID:2333-1684724400-1687413600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Summer I Cohort
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/summer-i-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20230518T030319Z
CREATED:20230401T033412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T030319Z
UID:1560-1681293600-1681297200@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Invention to Impact Seminar
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/invention-to-impact-seminar/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230210T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230210T030000
DTSTAMP:20230512T223750Z
CREATED:20230512T223707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T223750Z
UID:2328-1675994400-1675998000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Accelerate Impact of Research
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/accelerate-impact-of-research/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230119T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20230119T030000
DTSTAMP:20230512T225638Z
CREATED:20230119T190052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T225638Z
UID:2255-1674093600-1674097200@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Instructor 101 / Information Session
DESCRIPTION:March 2		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				6:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					8:00 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The Regional I-Corps training offers a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs\, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It prepares researchers to extend their focus beyond the lab and consider the economic and societal impact of their work. \n \nParticipants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include\, at the very least\, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL) \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: Monday\, March 2\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 9\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 16\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 5pm – 7pm MST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 5pm – 7pm MST\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\n \n 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									APPLY NOW\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									MEET THE INSTRUCTORS								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Truglio				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Sarah Truglio is currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs at the University of Montana. Sarah is dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. She spearheads programs that encourage students\, staff\, faculty\, and the greater community to think critically\, take risks\, and turn their ideas into reality\, providing them with the resources\, mentorship\, and opportunities needed to thrive in the competitive landscape. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Alario				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Samantha Alario is a heart-led entrepreneur\, educator\, and mother of two. She is the founder of Gemini Mountain Swimwear\, a sustainable swimwear brand based in Missoula\, Montana\, known for its commitment to eco-friendly\, locally made products. \nIn addition to running her business\, Samantha serves as the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the University of Montana\, where she works to support aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation through hands-on programs and mentorship. \nSamantha specializes in creating real value\, community-building through customer discovery\, and leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset to drive success. She thrives on helping others navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and enjoys guiding both startups and established businesses toward sustainable growth. \nOutside of her professional pursuits\, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors with her children\, collaborating with local artists\, and mentoring fellow entrepreneurs on their business and personal development journeys.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/instructor-101-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR