Dear NSAC members, Please see the below opportunity for a course this summer! For more information, please reach out to Geetali Pradhan (CCed on this message) Nanotech and Advanced Materials Jumpstart Regional I-Corps Course – Summer 2023<https://www.greatlakesicorps.org/event/nanotech-and-advanced-materials-jumpstart-regional-i-corps-course-summer-2023/> Course Description This online course will help you explore the commercial viability of your nanotechnology and advanced materials innovations. While the purposeful development of novel materials has been a scientific endeavor throughout human history, our increased ability to manipulate and combine materials at a molecular and atomic level opens up applications in automotive, aerospace, electronics, education, energy, defense, sports, construction, and many other industry sectors. Research and development of new advanced materials for industrial applications is multi-disciplinary and can draw on expertise in the fields of chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, ceramics, metallurgy, and biomaterials – to name a few. The Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup) is a process to help you systematically test key assumptions about your materials technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment of “technology-problem fit” is the critical first step toward commercial success for any technology venture. Schedule · Friday, May 12 – Course Orientation · Friday, May 19 – Product-Market Fit · Friday, June 2 – Customer Discovery · Friday, June 16 – Market Assessment · Friday, June 30 – Commercialization Assessment Benefits * Become eligible for the NSF I-Corps National Teams program and $50,000 grant for qualifying technologies and teams (only deep-tech, university-based teams who complete at least 20-30 customer discovery interviews). * Receive up to $1,000 in funding for customer discovery-related expenses including but not limited to conference fees, travel, and premium LinkedIn accounts. * Prepare for applying to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer programs. * Gain valuable market insight to inform the next steps in your research and/or development. * Develop network connections and receive mentoring from experienced industry experts and entrepreneurs * Develop the entrepreneurial mindset and toolset needed for a career in academia, industry, startups, or government