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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250623T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250429T200947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201638Z UID:6119-1750683600-1750687200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | June 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/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-june-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250625T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250604T155054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T195452Z UID:6440-1750845600-1750849200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Discover I-Corps: A New Pathway for Innovation Impact 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-i-corps-a-new-pathway-for-innovation-impact/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Discover-I-Corps-Webinar-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250707T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250429T201105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201722Z UID:6121-1751882400-1751886000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | July 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/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-july/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250708T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250430T202313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T132931Z UID:6132-1751979600-1751990400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Great Plains I-Corps: Discovery 60 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/gph-discovery-60/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-NSF_GPH_Lockup-2-scaled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250728T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250429T201258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201754Z UID:6124-1753707600-1753711200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | July 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/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-july-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250429T201628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201820Z UID:6127-1754301600-1754305200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | August 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/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-august-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250506T150229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T133517Z UID:6250-1755522000-1755532800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by North Dakota State University 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-north-dakota-state-university-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NDSU.twolines.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250801T155914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T160339Z UID:6521-1755694800-1755705600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Discovery 60 Showcase 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/discovery-60-showcase/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250828T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250429T201541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201835Z UID:6128-1756386000-1756389600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | August 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/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-august/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250603T162651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T203541Z UID:6414-1757318400-1758301200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:2025 Great Plains 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/2025-great-plains-innovation-week/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INNOVATION-WEEK-SEPTEMBER-8-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250908T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20241218T160138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T163029Z UID:5613-1757350800-1757358000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Montana | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-montana/ 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:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250808T155243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T132300Z UID:6539-1757926800-1757941200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines\, Dakota State University\, and Wildfire Labs 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/gph-regional-i-corps-sdm-dsu/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-design-30-e1732549268962.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082629 CREATED:20250408T142840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144533Z UID:6065-1757941200-1757952000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Wichita State University | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-wichita-state-university-fall-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WSU_horizontal_logo_transparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250918T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20250219T211014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T131920Z UID:6012-1758204000-1758211200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Nebraska Omaha | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-nebraska-omaha-fall-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uno.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20250219T180718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175205Z UID:5995-1758546000-1758556800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps: What's Beyond the Lab | Taught by UND | UAS\, Aviation\, and Bioscience Focused | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-whats-beyond-the-lab-taught-by-und-uas-aviation-focused-fall-hybrid/ 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:20250923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20250219T182513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T132854Z UID:6004-1758614400-1758646800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-fall-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-GP-Logo-Horz-Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20250218T223432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T131712Z UID:5984-1759928400-1759939200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of South Dakota | Fall (Virtual) 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-south-dakota-fall-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/USD-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251023T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20250917T132808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T132915Z UID:6694-1761231600-1761242400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming 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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-wyoming-2/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251208T164918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165347Z UID:6977-1768914000-1768924800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Wichita State University 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/wsu-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WSU_horizontal_logo_transparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251230T162910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T200158Z UID:7215-1769432400-1769443200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by North Dakota State University 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-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NDSU.twolines.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20260107T205113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T154759Z UID:7231-1769508000-1769511600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:The I-Corps Effect: Participant Panel 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/the-i-corps-effect-participant-panel-2/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pedro-Cupertino-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251208T211159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T170756Z UID:6983-1770051600-1770057000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Dakota State University (AI-Focused) 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/dsu-spring-2026/ 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:20260203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260203T151500 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251209T194549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T165605Z UID:7038-1770127200-1770131700@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota State University 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/sdsu-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sdsu.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260223T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251219T161300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164512Z UID:7139-1771862400-1771869600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by The University of Kansas 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/ku-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KU-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251023T162717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203251Z UID:6780-1771923600-1771934400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of North Dakota 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-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/und.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251219T170220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T170328Z UID:7153-1772474400-1772481600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Montana (Spring) 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/um-spring-2026/ 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:20260304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260304T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251114T163120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T162513Z UID:6840-1772632800-1772638200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming (Spring) 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/uwyo-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251125T144902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T155554Z UID:6886-1772719200-1772726400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Nebraska Omaha (Spring) 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-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uno.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20251126T161709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181849Z UID:6970-1774371600-1774378800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines (Spring) 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/sdm-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/02-SouthDakotaMinesLogo_Secondary_StackedCenter_Blue_RGB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260325T110000 DTSTAMP:20260524T082630 CREATED:20260305T212721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191125Z UID:7344-1774432800-1774436400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:The I-Corps Effect: Mentor Panel 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/the-i-corps-effect-mentor-panel/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mentor-panel.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR