I-Corps Spark Program at MIT – Kick Off Workshop
A free 3-week program to help researchers and engineers explore the potential applications of their new technologies
Next Program:
Program KickOff Workshop– July 16, 2019 from 5:00pm –8:00pm
Closing Workshop – August 8 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Location: MIT Campus
How it works:
The interactive course begins with an in-person evening kickoff workshop where teams learn how to:
Identify their top customer segments
Develop hypotheses about the value proposition they offer each segment
Find and effectively interview potential customers about their problems/needs
Over the next three weeks, teams will speak with potential customers. Teams will have two Office Hours with instructors to check-in and receive coaching.
The program wraps-up with a final in-person evening workshop where teams present their findings, get more coaching, and learn about progressing their ideas. Teams that complete this part of the program may apply for a $1,500 micro-grant to conduct additional customer discovery. The goal is to determine if they are solving a real-world problem with a viable market opportunity.
Who it’s for:
Your I-Corps project must be based on new, innovative, and differentiating technology that could be a candidate for a future SBIR proposal. The program is open to individuals and teams across New England
- Current faculty, postdocs, students and staff at any university
- Anyone else working on a serious STEM-related technology
To apply – Click Here
To request more information – [email protected]