To: DEOs, ALT, DGSs, faculty, staff, GESS, and graduate students
From: Shannon Henderson, Economic Development Manager
RE: Considering a start-up? Check out the NSF I-Corps.

The University of Iowa's National Science Foundation (NSF) I-CORPS program is seeking individuals interested in starting a business or joining a start-up. NSF teams across the country are actively searching for entrepreneurial leaders to participate in NSF with them.

What is NSF I-Corps?

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center offers a variety of free programs that help graduate students, faculty, and researchers explore how their research and ideas could solve real-world problems. The programs teach participants the entrepreneurial mindset, provide professional development opportunities, and more!

NSF I-Corps benefits

• Build a network with industry and academic professionals.
• Learn about entrepreneurship, innovation, and research commercialization.
• Explore future career opportunities.
• Receive up to $1,000 for customer discovery expenses and coaching from experienced entrepreneurs.
• Increase your odds for future innovation funding.

Learn more today by visiting the JPEC website or emailing shannon-henderson@uiowa.edu.