BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains - ECPv6.16.2//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:20240916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020330 CREATED:20240829T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T190955Z UID:5200-1726473600-1726851600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:I-Corps Innovation Week DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/innovation-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240905T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240815T170604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T143242Z UID:5089-1725537600-1725541200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:NDSU Grad Hub Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ndsu_info_session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240307T145640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4538-1718701200-1718712000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH REGIONAL COHORT | SUMMER 2024 DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/hub-cohort-summer-2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240613T143000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240327T133642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4586-1718269200-1718289000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of South Dakota Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-south-dakota-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/usd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240503T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240410T162746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4657-1714741200-1714743000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:From Lab to Market DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/from-lab-to-market/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240426T103000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240220T203610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4410-1714122000-1714127400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Nebraska Omaha Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uno/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/uno-logo-color-e1709737810541.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240103T155053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:3895-1711443600-1714478400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional Cohort | Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/hub-cohort-spring-2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240220T060052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T205444Z UID:4412-1709575200-1709582400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Montana | Lean Startup Innovation Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-montana-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240118T152344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4069-1708952400-1711987200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of North Dakota Regional Cohort | Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/und-spring2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-2-e1705589908263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240221T143000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240117T212303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4008-1708520400-1708525800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:How to Leverage I-Corps for SBIR DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/seminar-und/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-2-e1705589908263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20240119T225700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:4135-1707397200-1707399000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Discover the Impact of Your Research DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/discover-the-impact/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20231207T220736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3891-1702560600-1702562400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Nebraska NSF I-Corps Information Session DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uno_infosession/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20231115T150653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3870-1700155800-1700161200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Dakota State University: Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/dakota-state-university-speaker-series/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsu.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230816T191328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3551-1696496400-1698926400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Fall Cohort DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230620T195819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3234-1689685200-1692288000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Summer II Cohort DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230623T181124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3293-1687183200-1687185000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:I-Corps Information Session DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230512T224300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:2333-1684724400-1687413600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Summer I Cohort DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230401T033412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T030319Z UID:1560-1681293600-1681297200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Invention to Impact Seminar DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230512T223707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T223750Z UID:2328-1675994400-1675998000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Accelerate Impact of Research DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. 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:20260524T020331 CREATED:20230119T190052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T225638Z UID:2255-1674093600-1674097200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Instructor 101 / Information Session DESCRIPTION:February 23 \n\n \n @ \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 6:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n  \nBy 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n\nSession 1: Monday\, February 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 2: Monday\, March 2\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 3: Monday\, March 9\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 4: Monday\, March 23\, 4pm – 6pm CST\nSession 5: Monday\, March 30\, 4pm – 6pm CST\n\n \n     Application Deadline: Monday\, February 9\, 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  \nWhy Participate?\nI-Corps can open doors to new partnerships\, funding opportunities\, and pathways for broader societal impact. If your team is ready to take your discoveries beyond the lab\, I-Corps is the next step. \nProgram Details\nTeams should include an Entrepreneurial Lead\, Technical Lead\, and Industry Mentor (preferred). \n\nAn Entrepreneurial Lead is often a graduate student in their research team. Postdoctoral fellows may serve as either the Technical or Entrepreneurial Lead.\nThe Technical Lead is typically a faculty researcher/inventor \nIndustry mentors are strongly encouraged and can be provided upon request. They do not need to be sector-specific.\n\n  \n5-week virtual program requirements\n\n8-10 hours/week (includes 2 hours class time + 30-minute coaching meeting)\nAttend and actively engage in all cohort meetings\nComplete weekly homework\nWeekly 30-minute coaching meetings with your instructor\n20+ customer discovery interviews\n\n  \nParticipant support of $2k to the Entrepreneurial Lead is based on successful cohort participation. Successful participation in a Regional Hub cohort is now required prior to applying for I-Corps Nationals\, which includes a $50k award. \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 Corey Kratcha \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corey is the co-founder and CEO of c2renew. C2renew is a material designer and custom compounder utilizing proprietary bio-composite formulations to meet a wide range of engineering specifications. Corey is also the co-founder and CEO of c2sensor\, a sister company of c2renew\, developing biodegradable SEED sensors for precision farming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan Rains\, MBA\, MA\, is the Director of Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programming at the University of Kansas School of Business. He is also the co-founder of Rains Advisory and Consulting Services and a licensed commercial real estate professional with Foundations Commercial Real Estate. Ryan holds an Educator Lab Certificate through the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Coaching Certificate through the Kansas Leadership Center. Before joining the University of Kansas\, he worked in economic development. He brings a practical\, real-world perspective to customer discovery\, business model validation\, and founder decision-making. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/instructor-101-information-session/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR