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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Regional Spark Program Information Session: Pre-Accelerator Opportunity for Innovators Across All Technology Domains\, Featuring Our Fall BlueTech Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you a faculty member\, graduate student\, or postdoc working on innovative research and wondering how to translate your ideas into real-world impact? \nURI Innovations and the Brown University I-Corps Program invite you to a virtual info session on the National Science Foundation (NSF) New England I-Corps Hub Regional I-Corps Spark Program—an ideal pre-accelerator designed to help academic researchers evaluate the commercial potential of their work before launching a venture. \nThis session will highlight our upcoming Blue-Tech-specific cohort\, while also covering pathways for researchers innovating across all other technical domains. \nWhy Join an I-Corps Spark Cohort? \nTest Your Market: Learn how to assess commercial pathways and validate market demand for your research without leaving academia. \nFunding & Mentorship: Discover how to access world-class entrepreneurial training\, dedicated mentors\, and up to $50\,000 in NSF customer discovery funding. \nStartup Readiness: Strengthen future SBIR/STTR proposals and prepare your team for top-tier accelerator programs. \nEvent DetailsDate: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ESTLocation: Virtual via Zoom (link provided upon registration) \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to Sarah Biester at sarah_biester@brown.edu. After registering\, you will receive a calendar invitation with the Zoom details directly from Sarah. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!Best regards\,The URI Innovations & Brown I-Corps Team \nRegister Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtm4viYKPXxHdakizt_Xby5R8wAJs0UuQZwO2NiFdmPhJMA/viewform?usp=preview
URL:https://uriinnovations.org/event/nsf-i-corps-regional-spark-program-information-session-pre-accelerator-opportunity-for-innovators-across-all-technology-domains-featuring-our-fall-bluetech-cohort/
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