NSF I-Corps at UF Regional Course Team Application Spring 2026

The NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, in partnership with the Florida Semiconductor Institute and regional universities including UCF, USF, and FIU, is excited to announce a Semiconductor Cohort launching in Spring 2026, strategically aligned with the Florida Semiconductor Summit. This 7-week program invites researchers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and companies to transform semiconductor innovations into market-ready solutions through the proven I-Corps customer discovery process. Participants will benefit from tailored mentorship by experienced industry experts, gaining critical insights into market demands and customer needs to refine their technologies for real-world applications.

The cohort fosters robust regional collaboration, connecting participants with leading academic institutions, industry partners, and potential investors, enhancing opportunities for technology transfer and commercialization. Researchers and entrepreneurs will develop skills to explore practical pathways to transition innovations from lab to market while building a business model that can be helpful for commercialization. The program supports regional economic growth by driving innovation, building entrepreneurial skills and supporting Florida as a hub for semiconductor advancement.

Open to all, this cohort provides a dynamic platform to accelerate innovation, forge strategic partnerships, and make a lasting impact on the global semiconductor landscape.

Please respond to all questions and submit only non-confidential information.

The virtual seven-week regional course will be held on Thursdays this Spring from 1-4 p.m. on the following days:

January 29
February 5, 12, 19
February 23-25 @ the Florida Semiconductor Summit
March 5, 12

You can save your work and return to this form later. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received by January 9 will receive priority consideration.

The final deadline to apply is January 14.

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Please select your NSF I-Corps training site.(Required)
To which course are you applying?(Required)
Team or Company Name(Required)
Select the type of technology/solution that best describes your project.(Required)

Diagnostics

Therapeutics

Medical devices

Agricultural innovation

Aerospace / defense

Computer science / software

Climate / environmental

Engineering / manufacturing

Research services

Education / training-related project

Other

Have you participated in NSF I-Corps training in the past? If yes or other, please specify below.(Required)
Yes, I completed a training course
Yes, I observed / participated in a local training but did not complete it
No
Other
Please specify the year and type of training you completed (workshop, 2-week, 5-week, or national NSF I-Corps).(Required)
Please specify the year and type of training you started but did not complete (workshop, 2-week, 5-week, or national NSF I-Corps).(Required)
If other, please explain.(Required)
Please indicate the stage / current status of your solution. Select all that apply.(Required)
Idea generation
Design
Prototype development
Seeking capital investment
Production / sales
Other
Describe the technology / solution.(Required)
What is the problem your technology solves?(Required)
Who will buy your product / service? What is your target industry?(Required)
Why would they choose your technology / solution over another or existing solution?(Required)
Why do you want to enroll in NSF I-Corps training?(Required)
What do you hope to learn? What is the best outcome you envision?(Required)
Who owns your technology / innovation / intellectual property (IP)?(Required)

University-owned IP

Student-owned IP

External IP

Unknown

None

Other

Have you considered forming a company to commercialize your product?(Required)

Yes

Yes, I've already formed one.

No
Please provide the name of your company.(Required)
Have you considered an SBIR/STTR application for this project?(Required)

I already have an SBIR/STTR award for this project.

I submitted an application but did not get funded.

I submitted an application and do not yet know the outcome of the submission.

I plan to submit in the future.

I do not have an SBIR/STTR award and do not plan to apply at this time.

N/A - I did not know these programs existed.

Other

Have you received NSF or other federal funding for this research?(Required)

Yes

No
Please name the agency providing the funding.(Required)
How did you hear about NSF I-Corps?(Required)

UF Innovate website

NSF or NSF Southeast Hub website

UF Innovate | Pathways Newsletter

Prior participant

NSF I-Corps at UF team outreach

Other

Specify which team member communicated with you.(Required)
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How many members are on your team? (If you are the only member, enter 1.)(Required)
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Technical Lead
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University / Organization(Required)
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Entrepreneurial Lead
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Primary Phone Number(Required)
University / Organization(Required)
Job Title(Required)
Department(Required)
College(Required)
Additional Team Members
Team Member 3
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First Last
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University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
Team Member 4
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First Last
Email(Required)

University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
Team Member 5
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First Last
Email(Required)

University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
Team Member 6
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University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
Team Member 7
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Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

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Team Member 8
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University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
Team Member 9
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University / Organization(Required)
Industry Mentor or Entrepreneur in Residence?(Required)

Yes

No
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NSF I-Corps at UF Regional Course Team Application Spring 2026

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Technical Lead

Entrepreneurial Lead

Additional Team Members

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Team Member 5

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