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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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-south-dakota-state-university-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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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/discovery60/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Wichita State University (Fall)
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-wichita-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:Great Plains I-Corps: Ag45
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/ag45/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260902T160000
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UID:7421-1788364800-1788368400@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Montana (Fall)
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-um-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184724
CREATED:20260512T144058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151450Z
UID:7506-1790006400-1790013600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Kansas (Fall)
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-ku-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184724
CREATED:20260512T151753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151834Z
UID:7514-1790618400-1790629200@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of North Dakota (Fall)
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-und-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184724
CREATED:20260512T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161540Z
UID:7518-1790643600-1790697600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of Wyoming (Fall)
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-uw-fall-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184724
CREATED:20251114T163815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161625Z
UID:6872-1790841600-1790874000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of South Dakota (Fall)
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-usd-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T184724
CREATED:20251125T145034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161616Z
UID:6887-1790863200-1790874000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Nebraska Omaha (Fall)
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-uno-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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UID:7493-1791363600-1791370800@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Dakota State University (Fall)
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-dsu-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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