Invention to Impact Seminar

This session will provide an overview of the Great Plains I-Corps Hub regional trainings and how participants will learn to map their customer ecosystem on the paths to commercialization. This information session is free and open to both undergraduate and graduate students, community entrepreneurs, and faculty that are interested in how to get involved in […]

Summer I Cohort

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Summer II Cohort

APPLICATION DEADLINE MONDAY JUNE 26!

Enroll in this free 5-week online course to engage in an experiential learning process centered around customer discovery. The course is specifically designed to equip teams with the necessary skills to effectively design products and services that offer tangible benefits to customers.

Fall Cohort

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 APPLY NOW Enroll in this free 5-week online course to engage in an experiential learning process centered around customer discovery. The course is specifically designed to equip teams with the necessary skills to effectively design products and services that offer tangible benefits to customers. By participating in this course, teams will gain […]

Dakota State University: Speaker Series

The Paulson Center is pleased to announce Nick Cash, Vice President of Engineering for Jam City will be presenting Life is a Game at Noon on Thursday, November 16 in the Beacom Collaboration space. Nick will be speaking on his journey from high school and college technology businesses to creating a high-producing development team for Jam City, a video game development company responsible for games such as Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, Bingo Pop, Disney Emoji Blitz, Hogwarts, and Family Guy games.

Discover the Impact of Your Research

Discover how the I-Corps program can help guide you to identify the societal and economic impacts of your technology. Our 5-week cohort teaches you how to extend your research beyond academic labs and into impactful applications. Join us to learn about how the Great Plains I-Corps Hub's programs could be the right fit for you!

How to Leverage I-Corps for SBIR

This session, hosted by University of North Dakota, provides an overview of the SBIR/STTR programs and how you can leverage your knowledge gained from customer discovery to build a compelling SBIR/STTR proposal. In this interactive workshop, we’ll learn how to use data from customer discovery to come up with 1-3 clearly defined Technical Objectives related to product development for a Phase I application. We will also go over how to use data from market research and customer discovery to determine your quantitative metrics for success.

University of North Dakota Regional Cohort | Spring 2024

Hosted by University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation The Regional I-Corps training at the University of North Dakota spans five weeks, offering a blended approach to assess the market potential of your technology. This program welcomes both researchers and entrepreneurs, the curriculum explores the commercial potential of deep technology solutions across any industry sector. It […]

University of Montana | Lean Startup Innovation Bootcamp

Join the Lean Startup Innovation Bootcamp, a FREE 3-week program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators refine their business ideas. The course focuses on the principles of I-Corps Lean Startup methodology, covering customer discovery, business model canvas, mentorship, pitching and presentation skills, and networking opportunities.

GPH Regional Cohort | Spring 2024

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COHORT HAS PASSED. Enroll in this free 5-week online course to engage in an experiential learning process centered around customer discovery. The course is specifically designed to equip teams with the necessary skills to effectively design products and services that offer tangible benefits to customers. By participating in this course, […]

University of Nebraska Omaha Regional Cohort

Hosted by University of Nebraska OmahaEnroll in this free 5-week online course to engage in an experiential learning process centered around customer discovery. The course is specifically designed to equip teams with the necessary skills to effectively design products and services that offer tangible benefits to customers. By participating in this course, teams will gain valuable […]

From Lab to Market

Join us on Friday, May 1st at 1:00 PM for an online seminar where we'll explore the role of customer discovery in reducing risk and propelling your research towards commercial success. Gain practical insights and strategies to understand the ecosystem surrounding your research as you move from the lab to the market.