At Cwik Technologies, we are dedicated to guiding researchers and entrepreneurs in transforming their groundbreaking ideas into market-ready products. Leveraging our expertise as a Level 2 certified I-Corps trainer, we offer comprehensive support to teams participating in the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program.

The I-Corps program is a hands-on entrepreneurial training initiative designed to help scientists and engineers extend their focus beyond the laboratory, accelerating the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded and other basic research projects. Our I-Corps Participation services are designed to meet your needs across several roles:

1. Teaching: Leading the I-Corps Program We take charge of the teaching process, delivering the I-Corps curriculum with precision and expertise. Our sessions are tailored, depending on the course scope (Local / Regional / Jumpstart), to equip participants with critical entrepreneurial and innovation skills needed for successful commercialization.

2. Team Mentor: Guiding Academics through the Journey As mentors, we guide academic teams in navigating the I-Corps process. From initial concept evaluation to advanced customer discovery, we help academic researchers translate their innovations into impactful real-world applications.

3. Team Member: Hands-On Customer Discovery For teams seeking additional support, we can actively participate as a team member, directly conducting customer discovery interviews and gathering vital market insights to validate the commercial potential of the technology.

4. Mentor for All Teams: Broad-Based Advisory Role In this role, we provide mentorship across multiple teams, offering strategic advice, sharing best practices, and ensuring that all teams achieve their milestones effectively within the I-Corps framework.

By working with us, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and mentorship necessary to reduce the time it takes to transition innovative ideas from the laboratory to impactful market applications.

Who Is This Offering For?

1. I-Corps Hubs seeking support in running the program.

2. University teams requiring experienced in customer discovery team player or mentor.