NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub

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I-Corps helps researchers explore how to transition discoveries into benefits for society.

Princeton University is the lead institution for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Northeast Hub.

The Northeast Hub part of a nationwide NSF-funded network of universities formed to accelerate the economic impact of federally funded research – delivering benefits in health care, the environment, technology and other areas – while building skills and opportunities among researchers from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in entrepreneurship.

The Northeast I-Corps Hub includes 11 institutions in total, with new partner universities joining each year. 

Why participate in I-Corps?

  • Explore the value of your discovery through this National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored program
  • Engage with mentors and experienced entrepreneurs.
  • Accelerate your discovery’s impact through a startup or new venture
  • Participants in our Propelus I-Corps four-week program receive a $1,500 stipend.
  • Promising ventures may continue to NSF's national I-Corps program and win a $50,000 small business grant.