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Read More about the ProgramStarting Your Entrepreneurial Journey with NSF I-Corps
If you are a potential startup founder and new to the NSF I-Corps™ program, please read on. I hope this post will spark your interest and encourage you to learn more. If you are familiar with I-Corps, I hope you can relate to what follows and recommend this post as an interesting take on a program that has positively impacted the lives of many tech entrepreneurs.
Fail Fast: Companies That Pivoted After I-Corps Customer Discovery
At the heart of NSF I-Corps is a powerful principle: challenge your biases and assumptions about the validity of your idea. Talk to customers, listen deeply, and be willing to let go of your original beliefs.
Top 5 Lessons Learned from Participating in NSF I-Corps
Embarking on the NSF I-Corps journey is an eye-opening experience for researchers and entrepreneurs alike. The program pushes participants to step out of their comfort zones, engage with real customers, and rethink how they approach innovation.
Elevate HER Pitch
Elevate HER Pitch
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the next generation of women innovators from UC San Diego’s Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE). This event will feature bold MedTech startup pitches from top campus-led teams, and insightful feedback from expert judges in venture capital and industry.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with UC San Diego’s brightest minds, engage with seasoned professionals, and support a more inclusive future in medical technology and entrepreneurship.
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Elevate HER Pitch Event
Join us for an evening of bold MedTech pitches, expert judges, and networking—celebrating women innovators from UC San Diego’s Institute for the Global Entrepreneur and advancing inclusion in entrepreneurship and medical technology.
I-Corps Aspire Sustainability
I-Corps Aspire Sustainability
I-Corps Aspire: Sustainability, hosted by UC San Diego (May 2025)
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