CCTS117 - I-Corps@NCATS - All CTSA Sites/National Cohort

The I-Corps@NCATS Short Course is an accelerated 5-week program utilizing the Lean Launchpad Methodology to explore the market potential of research innovations. Teams will virtually ‘Get out of the Building’ to validate the unique value proposition of their innovation by talking to potential customers and discovering how their technology/solution could effectively solve customers’ unmet needs. The curriculum will focus on customer discovery and emphasizes how to develop a business plan using the Business Model Canvas.

Teams from any university/college working on an innovation stemming from life sciences research are encouraged to apply. Participation with graduate students and postdocs is highly encouraged.