NSF I-Corps Novus @ University of Delaware

Join us for Novus, an engaging half-day event hosted by the University of Delaware in partnership with the Northeast I-Corps Hub. This free, in-person workshop and networking event at UD brings together researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to help you kickstart your journey. Designed to introduce the I-Corps methodology, NOVUS provides essential skills in Customer Discovery and offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with the broader innovation community; empowering you to unlock the full potential of your research and ideas.

Please RSVP by February 20th, 2026.

Location: ATS Faculty Commons, Pearson Hall
125 Academy Street, The Sandbox - Rm. 116, Newark, DE 19716

This program offers individuals and teams with innovations the opportunity to:

• Shift the focus from science & technology to understanding the people who could benefit from your work.
• Explore how Customer Discovery drives innovation (and gets you out of the lab!).
• Meet local I-Corps Program Leaders and Tech Transfer Officers who can guide your journey.
• Panel discussion with recent I-Corps Propelus cohort sharing their experiences
• Network to form teams and deepen connections within the innovation community.

Who Should Attend:

• Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates from the University of Delaware and Delaware State University campuses working on scientific or technical discoveries,
• Community entrepreneurs interested in exploring innovation at UD,
• Student organization and program leaders interested in how I-Corps can benefit their members;
• Individuals with research and transformative ideas in Delaware.

What You’ll Gain:

Training: A three-hour introduction to the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach, focused on using Customer Discovery to assess a technology’s development potential.

Networking: Build connections with local I-Corps leaders and form teams eligible for the Regional I-Corps program.

Preparation: Gain the foundation to start a Customer Discovery journey with your own team or a new one.

Follow-On Opportunities: Fast-track your way into an upcoming cohort of the 4-week Regional I-Corps Program, with a $1,500 NSF grant to support Customer Discovery.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the incredible possibilities your innovation holds. Register today to take the first step toward creating real-world impact.

Sincerely,

NSF I-Corps at UD