NSF I-Corps Program
Overview
The NSF I-Corps program, created by the National Science Foundation in 2011, is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact. It uses experiential education to help researchers reduce the time it takes to translate promising ideas from the laboratory to widespread implementation. The program provides teams with up to $50,000 in grant funding to conduct customer discovery and learn about the commercial potential of their technology. The goal is to help scientists and engineers extend their focus beyond the university laboratory and accelerate the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded research projects. It is designed to support the commercialization of "deep technologies" and prepare participants for further funding, such as SBIR/STTR grants.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
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| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archean Sciences, Inc. | Aug 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Actile Technologies | Nov 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Endios Bio | Mar 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| SynXT Therapeutics | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Persperion Diagnostics | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is NSF I-Corps Program based?
NSF I-Corps Program is headquartered in United States.
When was NSF I-Corps Program founded?
Founding year information for NSF I-Corps Program is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does NSF I-Corps Program have?
NSF I-Corps Program has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in NSF I-Corps Program's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Archean Sciences, Inc., Actile Technologies, Endios Bio, SynXT Therapeutics, Persperion Diagnostics.
What was NSF I-Corps Program's most recent investment?
NSF I-Corps Program's most recent investment on Caplight was in Archean Sciences, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does NSF I-Corps Program focus on?
NSF I-Corps Program focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does NSF I-Corps Program focus on?
Stage focus information for NSF I-Corps Program is not publicly available.