Course Overview
In this hybrid course (April 29 - May 29), 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 Dallas, TX 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 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, March 28, 2024
Course Dates
Course opens for pre-course work: Monday, April 29, 2024
Virtual
Session 1: Monday, May 6 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2a: Wednesday, May 8 TBD**
Session 2b: Friday, May 10 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 3: Monday, May 13 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 4: Wednesday, May 15 TBD**
In-person in Dallas, TX*
Session 3a: Wednesday, May 22 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Office hours: Wednesday, May 22 4:00 - 7:00 PM **
Session 3b: Thursday, May 23 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Office hours: Thursday, May 23 4:00 - 7:00 PM **
Session 5a: Friday, May 24 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Virtual
Session 6: Wednesday May 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*International travel is prohibited. Travel reimbursement only available for domestic travel. The NSF I-Corps program is intended for individuals within the US.
**There will be scheduled office hours meetings with teams and instructors between sessions 1 & 2b, between 2b and 3a, sessions 3a & 3b, and 3b and 5a. Meeting times will depend on the availability of the teams and the instructors.