Intro to Lean Startup: NSF I-Corps Method
Transform your innovative technology into a startup
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Each month, NSF I-Corps Method offers an immersive one week virtual training aimed at translating academic research into a startup. You'll learn how to conduct 15 customer interviews to identify your top customer segment and value propositions, validate your commercial market, and accelerate finding product market fit.
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As part of UC Berkeley's ongoing commitment to entrepreneurship, all teams who complete Bay Area I-Corps are also eligible for $1,000 in AWS credits through the AWS Activate @ Berkeley program.
Our Team
Each NSF I-Corps Method course is taught by a seasoned entrepreneur who will give you clear feedback and direction throughout the week.
RHONDA SHRADER
Executive Director, Bay Area NSF I-Corps Node & Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship
DAVID WEINER
Program Director, Bay Area NSF I-Corps Node
DARREN COOKE
Executive Director, UC Berkeley LSEC, Node Instructor
Teams who complete the NSF I-Corps Method course may also be eligible for no cost resources from SBDCTech @ Berkeley Haas, such as tailored advising to help secure non-dilutive funding from the Tech Futures Group, finance advising from the SBDC Finance Center, and the NorCal SBDC Restaurant Program, which includes resources such as one-on-one advising and a 10-week food business startup accelerator.
Apply below for the May NSF I-Corps Method course, with online sessions from 5-8pm PST on May 13, May 15, & May 20.