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The I-Corps Program @UMass Chan Medical School, is designed to support the commercialization of biomedical research by providing training in state-of-the-art methods and strategic guidance to faculty, staff and students during the early phases of technology development.
Based on the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Program, the premiere federally-funded innovation and commercialization training in the U.S., our short course is an evidence-based experience that will take you out of your comfort zone to connect with potential customers.
Designed specifically for the biomedical researcher at UMass Chan, it guides interdisciplinary teams through a hands-on process of understanding the market for their technology utilizing a proven customer discovery methodology.
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Looking for real world examples of how the I-Corps Program @UMass Chan has impacted the startup journeys of researchers in our community?
Check out our outreach series that features participant testimonials + start-up success stories at UMass Chan Medical School!
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Have some additional questions about the format of our course?
Take a look at our Welcome & Onboarding page to learn more about how we run our program.