I-corps application form

University of Arkansas I-Corps™ Application

3/10/2020 Applications open

3/31/2020 Application deadline
4/17/2020 Notification of acceptance
5/14/2020 I-Corps program begins
8/14/2020 I-Corps program ends

Name*

First Name

Last Name

College/University*

Status*

Undergrad Graduate Student Postdoc Faculty

Other:

Field of Study*

Email*

Phone*

Are you applying as a:*

Member of an existing team with an idea/technology/product Individual with an idea/technology/product Individual without an idea/technology/product

Please list additional team members below (if applicable):

Team Member #1 Name (if applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Team Member #1 Email

Team Member #2 Name (if applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Team Member #2 Email

Team Member #3 Name (if applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Team Member #3 Email

Describe the problem you are trying to solve.

In 50 to 150 words, describe the problem you are trying to solve and your proposed solution (technology, product, or service). (Please note that you are NOT required to have a relevant technology to be eligible for the program.)

What do you hope to gain from the STEP (I-Corps) Program? (25-50 words)*

Why would you be a good fit for this cohort of the STEP (I-Corps) Program? (25-50 words)*

Briefly describe your experience or familiarity with the lean startup methodology and completion of a lean business model canvas. (Please note, no familiarity is required; your response will be used only for program development and not in the evaluation of your application.)*

If you were referred to this program by a university faculty or business professional, please provide their name (if applicable):

First Name

Last Name

Email Address of Faculty/Professional who referred you to this program (if applicable):

Let us know how you heard about the program:

University Faculty Member Business Professional National Science Foundation Website University News Article Printed Flyer Student Email Word-of-mouth

Other:

Successful I-Corps teams will conduct extensive customer discovery, allocating at least 15 hours per week, collectively. If you are applying as part of a team with a faculty member, how much time each week during this period does your team’s faculty lead have available/plan to dedicate to this effort?

0-5 hrs 5-10 hrs 10 hrs+ N/A