Regional I-Corps Workshops
The regional UMD I-Corps Customer Discovery Workshops introduce teams and individuals with innovations to the concepts of business models and customer discovery.
UMD offers several live (over Zoom), instructor-led I-Corps workshops each year. You may only join these cohorts with instructor approval upon completing I-Corps Prep, a self-paced, online course.
I-Corps Prep
The I-Corps Prep mini course is the required first step of participating in I-Corps. It is self-paced, and allows you to enroll and complete it at any time.
Once you have completed I-Corps Prep, you will meet with an instructor to review the course content. They will then give you the next available dates of upcoming I-Corps Customer Discovery workshops ,which are listed in the section below.
Upcoming Workshops
Before Selecting an I-Corps Cohort, please indicate whether or not your team/company is based on university research and has a faculty PI at a university.
UMD I-Corps January 2025 Customer Discovery Workshops
To participate in the January I-Corps Workshops, you must complete I-Corps Prep, listed above, by Wednesday, January 2nd (all dates are virtual). You will be able to access the application once you have completed I-Corps Prep.
Friday, January 10, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 1
Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 2
Friday, January 24, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 3
MD Innovation Extension I-Corps Customer Discovery Training Workshops
The MD Innovation Extension I-Corps Program leverages the Mid-Atlantic I-Corps training, Funding from the Economic Development Administration, and support from other Maryland institutions, to offer Rolling Workshops to Maryland entrepreneurs.
Rolling Workshop Cohorts offer flexibility for participants to join and complete a series of three I-Corps Customer Discovery Training Workshops at their own pace. The Rolling Cohorts program provides the same rigorous training as our traditional Regional I-Corps Cohorts, with added flexibility and asynchronous support to accommodate diverse schedules. Workshops are available every other Wednesday, ensuring that you can find a schedule that fits your needs. This program is designed for any entrepreneur based in Maryland.
Program Highlights:
- Flexible Scheduling: Join a 90-minute workshop every other Wednesday (alternating at noon or 4 p.m.), allowing you to progress through the training series at a pace that works for you. Completing three workshops is equivalent to a typical 2 week regional I-Corps Program.
- Asynchronous Support: Access resources and support at any time, enabling you to balance your entrepreneurial pursuits with other commitments.
- Comprehensive Training: Receive the same high-quality instruction and materials as participants in our traditional I-Corps Cohorts.
- Open to All Entrepreneurs: Unlike traditional cohorts which are tailored for teams with an academic PI, Rolling I-Corps Cohorts welcome any entrepreneur from Maryland.
How to Get Started:
- First, Complete I-Corps Prep: Begin your journey by completing the I-Corps Prep module. This foundational course is crucial for your success in the Rolling Cohorts. Register for I-Corps Prep here.
- Second, Apply for the Rolling Cohorts: Once you have completed the I-Corps Prep, you can apply to join the Rolling Cohorts. Complete your Rolling Cohort application here.
Explore the flexibility of the Rolling Cohorts and take the first step toward advancing your entrepreneurial journey with I-Corps at the University of Maryland.
