BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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:20260523T212318 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:20260523T212318 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:20260523T212318 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:20260523T212318 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:20260523T212318 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260309T155011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155013Z UID:7349-1774857600-1774890000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines (Closed) 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-mines-closed/ 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:20260519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260309T155424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184329Z UID:7351-1779188400-1779195600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps (Spring 2026) 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-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NSF_GPH_Lockup-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260604T173000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20251114T163648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161704Z UID:6870-1780578000-1780594200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of South Dakota (Summer) 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-summer-2026/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/usd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260617T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260416T201506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T184459Z UID:7457-1781683200-1781715600@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/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-south-dakota-state-university-3/ 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:20260622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260331T143806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185322Z UID:7402-1782115200-1782147600@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/discovery60/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Discovery60-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260512T142849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151344Z UID:7499-1786968000-1786978800@gp-icorps.org 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 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:20260824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260330T214240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164708Z UID:7393-1787558400-1787590800@gp-icorps.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ag45-Full-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260902T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260902T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260406T154350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161645Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260921T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KU-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/und.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/usd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uno.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260523T212318 CREATED:20260512T142109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143436Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsu.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR