I-Corps STEM Jumpstart
US · Deep tech · Pre-seed
Terms checked 6 Oct 2026 against the official page.
Designed for faculty, researchers, and graduate students exploring technology-based innovations, this program teaches customer discovery and Lean LaunchPad methodology with up to $500 for discovery expenses and eligibility for NSF I-Corps National Teams.
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