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. Assuming you are eligible and ready, the instructor will then give you the next available dates of upcoming I-Corps Customer Discovery workshops, which are listed in the section below.
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I-Corps Info Sessions are an informal opportunity to meet the University of Maryland I-Corps team and ask questions related to Business Model Generation, Customer Discovery, and Regional I-Corps programs, as well as NSF National I-Corps programs. They are offered monthly and are casual so feel free to bring lunch.
Info Sessions will be held the first Wednesday of every month from noon-1 p.m. EST. Those interested will receive a calendar invitation with a Zoom link to the session by signing up below.
sign up for an info session »National I-Corps Track Regional Cohorts
Special April AI/Robotics Focused Cohort (9:00am-11:00am)
April 11
April 18
April 25
May Cohort
May 16
May 23
May 30
I-Corps Next 2025
June 27
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August Cohort
August 8
August 15
August 22
October Morgan State Collaboration Cohort
October 10
October 17
October 24
Rolling Community Cohorts
The MD Innovation Extension I-Corps Program leverages the Mid-Atlantic I-Corps training, funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and support from other Maryland institutions, to offer rolling I-Corps 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 the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, ensuring that you can find a schedule that fits your needs. This program is eligible for any entrepreneur based in Maryland with priority given to individual with connections to us or our partners.
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.
I-Corps Next 2025 Cohort
Friday, June 27, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 1
Friday, July 11, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 2
Friday, July 18, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 3
Friday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Class 4
Friday, August 1, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (In-person)
Class 5
How to Get Started:
1. 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.
2. Apply for a Cohort
Once you have completed the I-Corps Prep, you can apply to join the Rolling Cohorts. Complete your Rolling Cohort application
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.
