The I-Corps program is an immersive entrepreneurial training program developed by the National Science Foundation for researchers, faculty, students, and community entrepreneurs. Participants will engage in customer discover research to inform how to take their innovation from idea to market. To date, more than 200 teams have participated in I-Corps cohorts offered by Johns Hopkins. The I-Corps program is offered at NO COST throughout the year. Each cohort will run over a 4-week period.
I-Corps Participants
- Identify customer segments for their innovation and interview those customers to inform business plan development
- Learn how to articulate an innovation’s value proposition
- Gain skills in entrepreneurship through instructor-led training sessions
- Receive mentorship from established entrepreneurs
2025 COHORTS
Applications for the Fall are now Open. Deadline to apply: Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. EST.
Johns Hopkins alumni in the Mid-Atlantic region are especially encouraged to apply. I-Corps participation will help prepare applicants for a new spring alumni accelerator that includes grant funding.
Fall Cohort (October 22, 2025 – November 21, 2025)
Opening Session: October 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Open session office hours from 1-2 p.m.)
Mid-Point Session: November 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closing Session: November 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
I-Corps information
If you have questions or would like more information on I-Corps, contact us.
