I-Corps Program

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 discovery 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

2026 COHORTS

Both the Summer and Fall cohorts will be held virtually. Applications now include a short 20-minute interview with an I-Corps instructor, scheduled after the application window closes. An information session is planned for June — details coming soon.

2026 Summer Cohort

Applications open on June 1 and close July 1.

  • Opening Session: July 24, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
  • Mid-Point Session: August 7, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET
  • Closing Session: August 21, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET
APPLY TO I-CORPS SUMMER COHORT

2026 Fall Cohort

Applications open on September 1 and close on October 1.

  • Opening Session: October 23, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
  • Mid-Point Session: November 6, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET
  • Closing Session: November 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET

Interested in becoming an I-Corps Mentor? Learn more. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

I-Corps information

If you have questions or would like more information on I-Corps, contact us.

Alexandra Voss

Entrepreneurship Program Manager
Email alex.voss@jhu.edu