NJIT i-Corps (Northeast I-Corps Hub)

Program Type

commercialization-training

Institutional Scope

NJIT faculty, graduate students, and research teams. Part of multi-university Northeast Hub led by Princeton.

Description

NSF-funded entrepreneurial training program through the Northeast I-Corps Innovation Hub ($15M NSF grant). NJIT is an affiliate member. Provides customer discovery training, mentoring, and stipends (up to $1,500) to help convert research into startups. Runs in recurring cohorts. Promoted on CSE resources page as active funding avenue for student entrepreneurs. Hub led by Princeton University.

Key Details

Detail	Value
NSF grant	$15M (Northeast Hub)
Stipend	Up to $1,500
Format	Recurring cohorts
Focus	Customer discovery, tech commercialization
Hub lead	Princeton University

Resources Provided

Training and mentoring
Customer discovery support
Stipends up to $1,500
Pathway to NSF SBIR/STTR

Funding Details

$1,500 non-dilutive stipends per participant.

Curriculum / Structure

Structured cohort program with customer discovery curriculum.

Eligibility

NJIT faculty, graduate students, and research teams.

NJIT i-Corps (Northeast I-Corps Hub)

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