I-Corps@ECU Snapshot

ECU has served over 150 teams consisting of faculty, staff, students and/or friends of ECU.  Team projects representing STEM disciplines include projects in education, health, nutrition, engineering & environmental sciences, medical simulation and biomedical sciences.  Short term outcomes include:

1. Submission of SBIR/STTR applications;
2. Award of NCBC TRG and Flash grants;
3. Participation in the I-Corps National Program;
4. Award of NC IDEA SEED grants; and
5. Selection and/ or award of cash and in-kind services from local, state, national and international pitch competitions

Non-STEM teams completing i-Corps@ ECU training have also benefited from valuable program materials and mentor services.   Team projects representing non-STEM disciplines include art, food service and consumer products / services.  Short term outcomes included:

1. Award of NC IDEA SEED grants
2. Selection and/ or award of cash and in-kind services from local, state, national and international pitch competitions;
3. Launch of new products and services; and
4. Creation of jobs

Events

I-Corps@ECU Conference

Blue Economy Pitch Program

Healthcare Innovation Pitch Program