Desert and Pacific Region Hub
Entrepreneurial Training to Bring Technology to the Market
Entrepreneurial Training
The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) program provides 4-weeks of entrepreneurial training for teams of researchers, students, and mentors to explore the commercial potential of their research and innovation.
Focused on research-based deep technology venture products and services, the Desert and Pacific Region Hub spans five states.
Select the start date that interests you for detailed information and an application link specific to that cohort. Cohort dates are as follows:
Hub Partners
Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of Hawaii, Boise State University, University of Idaho, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas
What to Expect
Get Entrepreneurial Training and Support
- Qualify for a $3,000 stipend
- 4-week, high-impact virtual program
- Opportunity to qualify for the National I-Corps Teams program, and increase competitiveness for a $50,000 grant
- Open to all entrepreneurs: Faculty, Staff, Students & Community
Explore Your Idea’s Commercial Potential
- Improve commercial success through assumption testing and customer discovery
- Validate your business model and establish product-market fit
- Expand your network and develop industry connections
Upcoming Cohorts
Alumni Testimonials
Ryan Manwaring
NSF 2023
Manwaring elaborates on his journey through the program and having, “ unwavering support from the I-Corps faculty and Cara Van Sant, Director of the Venture College.”
Manwaring’s biggest takeaway can be summed up in his own words: “The importance of doing many interviews so that you can really start identifying patterns, market opportunities, and the importance of pivoting.”
Questions? Please Contact
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Brett Adkins
Director, Office of Technology Transfer
BSU Partner Team
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Nancy Glenn
Vice President, Research and Economic Development
I-Corps Principal Investigator for Research and Economic Development -
Kent Neupert
Chair, Department of Management, College of Business and Economics
I-Corps Research Lead for Department of Management -
Cara Van Sant
Director, Venture College
I-Corps Evaluation Lead for the Venture College -
Rick Ritter
Lab Director, New Ventures Lab & Adjunct Faculty, Department of Management
I-Corps Instructional Lead for Department of Management