Rutgers Novus Innovation-Corps (I-Corps) Workshop
You’re invited to learn how to accelerate your new technology towards commercialization by attending the Rutgers Novus Innovation-Corps (I-Corps) workshop, led by Rutgers’ experts in intellectual property commercialization. I-Corps is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program that is a half-day introduction to the 5-week I-Corps Propelus program.
The introductory Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers Institute for Health (IFH) provides an opportunity for individuals and teams with innovations to:
- Learn how NIH-funded researchers can become eligible for future NSF funding through the NSF I-Corps Program
- Shift the mindset from science and technology to the people it could benefit
- Understand how Customer Discovery drives innovation (and gets you out of the building!)
- Meet local I-Corps Program Leaders and Tech Transfer Officers to guide your journey
- Learn tips for success from an I-Corps Alumni Panel sharing their experience
- Network with innovation-minded individuals to help form teams or guide your next steps
Who should attend: (Individuals and teams from the Tri-State area are invited)
- Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni who are developing a scientific or technical discovery.
- Individuals or Teams preparing for an upcoming Propelus.
- Novus attendees can potentially be fast-tracked for participation in the upcoming 5-week Rutgers Propelus I-Corps Program, Oct-Nov 2026 cohort.
- Individuals, including community members, local entrepreneurs, and potential SBIR/STTR applicants who want to learn how innovation happens at Rutgers University and potentially join a team.
- Student Organization / Program Leaders who want to learn more about how I-Corps can benefit their members