Course Overview
In this hybrid course (February 27 - March 31), a select group of energy researchers working on deep tech energy innovations will "get out of their comfort zone" and talk to customers at the ARPA-E Summit to identify the best product-market fit. The course begins online and culminates with a trip to Washington DC for the ARPA-E Summit. Up to $5,000 (depending on team size) in travel reimbursement funding will be available for accepted teams.
You may apply with a team of 1-3 people. Teams may not split attendance between members. Please only include the members of your team that will be fully participating in the course. All team members are required to attend and participate fully in every course session (virtual and in person) and complete all coursework. This is important for two reasons:
1) Course learning is cumulative
2) Only team members who personally complete the full course can be considered for NSF lineage and a nomination for national I-Corps Teams
Application Closes: Thursday, February 9
Course Dates
Course opens for pre-course work: Monday, February 27
Session 1 (virtual): Tuesday, March 7 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2 (virtual): Wednesday, March 8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 3 (virtual): Thursday, March 9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 4 (virtual): Wednesday, March 15 TBD
Session 5a (ARPA-E): Wednesday, March 22 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Office Hours (ARPA-E): Wednesday, March 22 TBD
Session 5b (ARPA-E): Thursday, March 23 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Office Hours (ARPA-E): Thursday, March 23 TBD
Session 5c (ARPA-E): Friday, March 24 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Session 6 (virtual): Friday, March 31 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*There will be scheduled office hours meetings with teams and instructors during session 4 and between sessions 5a, 5b, and 5c. Meeting times will depend on the availability of the teams and the instructors.