Spring 2025
*Cohort is full.* Applications Due: Sunday, February 2 Teams Selected: Friday, February 7 Week 1: Friday, February 28 Group Meeting Week 2: Friday, March 7 Individual Meeting Week 3: Friday, March 14 Group Meeting Week 4: Friday, March 21 Individual Meeting Friday, March 28 No Meeting Week 5: Friday, April 4 Group Meeting Week 6: Friday, April 11 I-Corps Panel Week 7: Friday, April 18 I-Corps Finale
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Summer 2025
*Applications are being accepted.* Applications Due: Sunday, May 11 Teams Selected: Friday, May 16 Week 1: Friday, June 6 Group Meeting Week 2: Friday, June 13 Individual Meeting Week 3: Friday, June 20 Group Meeting Week 4: Friday, June 27 Individual Meeting Friday, July 4 No Meeting Week 5: Friday, July 11 Group Meeting Week 6: Friday, July 18 I-Corps Panel Week 7: Friday, July 25 I-Corps Finale
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University Teams
Teams comprised of at least one faculty member (Academic Lead), one or more students (Entrepreneurial Leads) and, typically, one or more Mentors. Faculty from all colleges and departments, and other Ohio universities, are encouraged to apply. Students
Students from any university can apply independently to assist an existing team in assessing their business idea as a way to learn about entrepreneurship and build their resumes. |
Community Teams
Teams comprised of at least one entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur (Entrepreneurial Leads) and, typically, one or more Mentors. Applicants should be based in Northeast Ohio, but need not be affiliated with The University of Akron. Mentors
Mentors can apply to join and assist a participating team as a way to see new ventures and share their expertise. Email [email protected] to request a list of the cohort innovation descriptions. |
![]() If selected for the I-Corps Program, teams will attend
a 7-meeting training session that requires them to:
For more detail, see the full I-Corps schedule. |
Questions?Email us at [email protected] |
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