I-Corps Experience Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
National I-Corps Workshop
What is it?
The National I-Corps program supports teams throughout a six week, intensive program. Teams who are seriously moving forward with their startup conduct extensive customer discovery to learn if their startup has the product-market fit to move foward with their idea and customer. Teams work with mentors and instructors to learn more about the customer discovery process and get connected to potential customers. After successfully completing the program, teams are awarded a $50,000 grant to support their startup.
University of Houston assists in the application process to help teams successfully reach and complete the National I-Corps program.
Who can participate?
In order to participate in the National I-Corps Workshop, the team needs to successfully complete a regional activity and receive approval from the leadership team deploying the regional activity. Additionally, the requirements for team composition (or E-teams, listed above) are more strictly adhered to at the National level.
What does it require?
The National I-Corps program is a six week commitment that requires that teams attend an opening and closing workshop, each lasting 2-3 days. In between the workshops, teams are expected to complete 100 customer interviews and regularly check in with the I-Corps team about their progress.
How can you apply?
After completing the Regional Short Course activity, and receiving approval from the I-Corps instructor to move forward, you can apply to the National Program by contacting Kelly McCormick at kelly@redlabs.uh.edu to receive additional information. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should you be accepted, you will be put in the next available cohort.
Other Experiences
Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship
Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship is a degree program for students who are seeking an Entrepreneurship major. Several opportunities to engage in I-Corps related curriculum are offered throughout the completion of the degree.
You can learn more on the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship website.
RED Labs
RED Labs, the University of Houston startup accelerator also supports student and faculty teams who are launching startups. The startup accelerator is a three month, immersive experience that is designed to provide startup curated curriculum, mentorship and other resources to support UH startups. Successful completion of this program also qualifies teams for the I-Corps award.
You can learn more on the RED Labs website.
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Past Events & Workshops
UH Campus LLC Workshops
- Intro to I-Corps Summer Workshop,
- Joint NextGen Innovation and Entrepreneurship / USPTO Program, June 19 - 21, 2018 - UH Innovation Center at UH Energy Research Park
- I-Corps Southwest Meet-up, June 19, 2017 - Agenda
- I-Corps Workshop, June 12, 2017 and June 23, 2017 - Agenda for Summer Workshop
- Entrepreneurship Resources Panel, February 10, 2017 - CEMO Hall, Room 105 | Agenda and Panel Slides
- Joint UH I-Corps Site/UH Division of Research Workshop, January 15th, 2016 - UH Innovation Center at UH Energy Research Park.
- UH Intro to I-Corps Winter Workshop, December 7, 2018 - January 11, 2019 at UH Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship
UH Campus Info Sessions for Faculty
- Fall Lunch and Learns - October 20, 2017, November 10, 2017 and December 8, 2017
- Spring Breakfast Eye Openers - March 20, 2018, March 21, 2018, and March 27, 2018
- Fall Info Sessions - November 13, 2018, and November 14, 2018
Southwestern Regional I-Corps Node Workshop/Short Courses
- Joint UH I-Corps Site/Rice University Southwest Regional I-Corps Node Workshop/Short Course, October 16th – October 28th, 2016
- Joint UH I-Corps Site/Rice University Southwest Regional I-Corps Node Workshop, March 23rd – April 1st, 2016.
UH I-Corps Briefings
- Christopher A. Smith, U.S. Department of Energy, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, UH Innovation Center, Wednesday, February 24th, 2016.