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This I-Corps Spark cohort is in support of Blue Tech innovations across the full spectrum of Earth’s water resources. By translating fundamental research into scalable infrastructure, Blue Tech drives critical advancements in defense, energy, transportation, and aquaculture.

Whether your work focuses on deep-ocean robotics, advanced sensing, maritime propulsion, blue biotech, or climate resilience, this cohort provides the framework to explore translating from lab to market. If your research or technology touches any part of Blue Tech, this cohort is for you – culminating with a resource panel tailored for Blue Tech innovators during the Lessons Learned workshop on October 29th.
 

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Schedule

• October 1: Virtual Kickoff, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET
• Week 2: Virtual Office Hours #1
• Week 3: Virtual Office Hours #2
• October 29: Virtual Closing, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

What you’ll get:

• Validate your idea through customer discovery
• Gain confidence in your next steps
• Reduce risk before investing significant time and resources
• Strengthen your idea for funding, partnerships, licensing, or startup opportunities
• Prepare for the NSF I-Corps Teams program, if eligible

The I-Corps program offers a free, 3 week customer discovery course that provides an accessible starting point for researchers interested in translating their research into market-ready solutions. With no prior experience required, this program offers mentoring, training, and future opportunities for funding to help teams explore the potential of their technology concepts in real-world applications.

For more information visit the Harvard I-Corps page or the Hub's website for full details on application requirements.