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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-wyoming-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Wichita State University
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/wsu-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by North Dakota State University
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ndsu-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:The I-Corps Effect: Participant Panel
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/the-i-corps-effect-participant-panel-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260202T183000
DTSTAMP:20251219T170756Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Dakota State University (AI-Focused)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/dsu-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260203T151500
DTSTAMP:20251223T165605Z
CREATED:20251209T194549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T165605Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota State University
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/sdsu-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260113T164512Z
CREATED:20251219T161300Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by The University of Kansas
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ku-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260107T203251Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of North Dakota
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/und-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260302T200000
DTSTAMP:20251219T170328Z
CREATED:20251219T170220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T170328Z
UID:7153-1772474400-1772481600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Montana (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/um-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260304T153000
DTSTAMP:20251215T162513Z
CREATED:20251114T163120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T162513Z
UID:6840-1772632800-1772638200@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uwyo-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T155554Z
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:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uno-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181849Z
CREATED:20251126T161709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181849Z
UID:6970-1774371600-1774378800@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/sdm-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260310T191125Z
CREATED:20260305T212721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191125Z
UID:7344-1774432800-1774436400@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:The I-Corps Effect: Mentor Panel
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/the-i-corps-effect-mentor-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T155013Z
CREATED:20260309T155011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155013Z
UID:7349-1774857600-1774890000@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines (Closed)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-south-dakota-mines-closed/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184329Z
CREATED:20260309T155424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184329Z
UID:7351-1779188400-1779195600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260604T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161704Z
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:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-usd-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180520Z
CREATED:20260331T143806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T180520Z
UID:7402-1782115200-1782147600@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Great Plains I-Corps: Discovery 60
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/discovery60/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260630T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T203641Z
CREATED:20260618T141211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T203641Z
UID:7568-1782813600-1782815400@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:About the Ag45 I-Corps: An Agriculture Focused Training
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ag45-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T201321Z
CREATED:20260416T201506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T201321Z
UID:7457-1784628000-1784638800@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota Mines
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-south-dakota-state-university-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T151344Z
CREATED:20260512T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151344Z
UID:7499-1786968000-1786978800@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Wichita State University (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-wichita-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T164708Z
CREATED:20260330T214240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164708Z
UID:7393-1787558400-1787590800@gp-icorps.org
SUMMARY:Great Plains I-Corps: Ag45
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ag45/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260902T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T161645Z
CREATED:20260406T154350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T161645Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Montana (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
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:20260512T151450Z
CREATED:20260512T144058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151450Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Kansas (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
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:20260512T151834Z
CREATED:20260512T151753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151834Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of North Dakota (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-und-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T192358Z
CREATED:20260512T155713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T192358Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University​ of Wyoming (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-uw-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Nebraska Omaha (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-uno-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T150227Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by Dakota State University (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-dsu-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20261007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T171812Z
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SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of South Dakota (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:April 14\, 2025		\n\n					\n				 @ 			\n			\n				1:00 pm			\n		\n									\n					 - 				\n			\n							\n					2:30 pm				\n			\n							CST\n						 \n\n\n\n\n \n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused on customer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equip participants with skills for designing products and services that benefit customers. Gain insights for developing a strategy to transition technology from lab to market. The course provides structured lectures and best practices to support teams in engaging with customers effectively. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, April 14 |  1:00pm – 2:30pm CST \n \nMonday\, April 21 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, April 28  |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \n \nMonday\, May 5 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 12 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nMonday\, May 19 |  1:00pm – 4:00pm CST \nApplication deadline for this cohort is Sunday\, March 30th. \n \n \n  \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									Learning Objectives  \n\nDevelop and test customer hypotheses and problem hypotheses \n\n\nBuild an understanding of Learn Launchpad concepts such as customer discovery\, ecosystem mapping and value proposition \n\n\nMap your customer ecosystem to understand customer roles\, key players and how decisions are made \n\n\nConduct 20+ customer discovery interviews \n\n\nBuild connections with the commercial ecosystem\, including customers\, suppliers\, and funders\, for innovation. \n\n  \nProgram Benefits  \n\nGain eligibility for the NSF I-Corps National Program and $50\,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech\, university-based teams who complete at least 20 customer discovery interviews) \n\n\nIncrease chances of receiving commercialization grants such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. \n\n\nGain valuable market insight to inform the next steps for creating impact from your idea \n\n\nGain an exceptional professional development experience appropriate for any career path—academic\, industry\, startup or other \n\n\nExpand your network of like-minded peers\, instructors\, investors\, customers\, and mentors. \n\n\nLearn\, practice and hone your innovation skills \n\n\nParticipant Support Funding – depending on your university affiliation\, Entrepreneurial Leads may be eligible for $1\,000 to be used towards your customer discovery efforts \n								\n				\n				\n				\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									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					Heidi Bell				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Brooking				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Gary is the inaugural Chair and Professor of the Applied Engineering program\, where he provides hands-on learning experience. He is passionate about fostering curiosity in students and equipping them with skills to make an impact in a changing society. Gary thrives in startup environments and has successfully established new academic programs\, departments\, and several for-profit startup companies—often in collaboration with students. He has a background in electrical and biomedical engineering\, which is the lens through which he views most problems. In his spare time\, he enjoys remodeling homes and he and his wife are partners in a student-focused real estate and rental company.
URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-usd-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort
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